South Africa - Activism and History

Activism refers to efforts to promote _________, often politically.

Online activism is the use of __________ tools for protest or advocacy.

Which of the following best defines e-democracy?

• A way to vote by post

• A form of dictatorship using electronic surveillance

• Digital tools used to improve democratic processes

• Online government propaganda

What is "slacktivism"?

• A strong form of political resistance

• Activism through voting

• Minimal-effort online activism

• A form of armed protest

What was Apartheid?

• A political party in South Africa

• A system of racial segregation

• A religious movement

• A type of protest

Who was Nelson Mandela, and why is he important in South African history?

Number of years Mandela spent in prison:

Desmond Tutu was:

• the Black Consciousness Movement leader

• an Anglican bishop and anti-apartheid activist

• a freedom fighter in exile

What major event happened in 1960 that shocked the world?

• Steve Biko died

• Mandela was released

• The Sharpeville Massacre

• The end of apartheid

Why did Steve Biko become a symbol of resistance in South Africa?