W.70: Nelson Mandela and Apartheid History

What was the system of racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa called?

• Apartheid

• Segregation

• Discrimination

• Isolation

When was apartheid officially introduced in South Africa?

• 1948

• 1950

• 1960

• 1970

Which organization was founded in 1912 to fight for the rights of Black South Africans?

• African National Congress (ANC)

• National Party

• South African Union

• Freedom Front

What does the term "apartheid" mean in Afrikaans?

• Apartness

• Togetherness

• Equality

• Unity

Who was one of the most important leaders of the ANC?

• Nelson Mandela

• Desmond Tutu

• Oliver Tambo

• Steve Biko

What was the name of the armed wing of the ANC that Nelson Mandela helped form?

• Umkhonto we Sizwe

• Spear of the Nation

• Freedom Fighters

• African Liberation Army

How many years did Nelson Mandela spend in prison?

• 27 years

• 15 years

• 30 years

• 20 years

Where did Nelson Mandela spend most of his prison sentence?

• Robben Island

• Alcatraz

• Devil's Island

• Rikers Island

What actions did the international community take against South Africa during apartheid?

• Imposed economic sanctions

• Increased trade

• Provided military support

• Offered diplomatic recognition

Who released Nelson Mandela from prison in 1990?

• Nelson Mandela

• F.W. de Klerk

• Desmond Tutu

• Thabo Mbeki