Apartheid Explained: Global History Review

The video explores the history and impact of Apartheid in South Africa, a policy of racial segregation and discrimination enforced by the National Party from 1948 to 1994. It covers the colonial history leading to Apartheid, the legislative framework that supported it, and the internal and international resistance that eventually led to its downfall. The video highlights key events, such as the Sharpeville Massacre and the role of figures like Nelson Mandela, and discusses the global response to Apartheid, including economic sanctions and diplomatic pressure. The transition to democracy and the election of Nelson Mandela as president marked the end of Apartheid.

What was the primary reason for the Dutch East India Company to establish a colony at Cape Town?

• To establish a military base

• To convert indigenous people to Christianity

• To explore new lands

• To create a refreshment station for trade routes

Which act in 1910 banned black representation in the South African parliament?

• The Native Land Act

• The Group Areas Act

• The Urban Areas Act

• The South African Act

What was the purpose of the Population Registration Act under Apartheid?

• To promote tourism

• To categorize the population by race

• To provide employment opportunities

• To improve education for all

What was the main goal of the Bantu Education Act?

• To promote higher education for all

• To create a separate and inferior education system for non-whites

• To improve literacy rates among black South Africans

• To provide equal education for all races

Which event marked a significant escalation in violence against Apartheid in 1960?

• The Defiance Campaign

• The Rivonia Trial

• The Sharpeville Massacre

• The Soweto Uprising

Which group was formed in 1912 to resist racial discrimination in South Africa?

• The United Party

• The African National Congress (ANC)

• The Pan Africanist Congress (PAC)

• The National Party

What was the international community's initial response to Apartheid in the 1960s?

• Full support for the South African government

• Condemnation and voluntary arms ban

• Military intervention

• Immediate economic sanctions

Who was the South African president that initiated the end of Apartheid?

• Steve Biko

• F.W. de Klerk

• Nelson Mandela

• P.W. Botha

What was the impact of the Cold War on international views of Apartheid?

• It resulted in military intervention by the UN

• It caused countries to view South Africa as a strategic ally

• It had no impact on international views

• It led to immediate sanctions against South Africa

What significant change occurred in South Africa in 1994?

• The formation of the United Nations

• The first democratic elections

• The end of the Cold War

• The start of Apartheid