Apartheid Quiz

Who colonized South Africa in the 1600s?

• The French and the Spanish

• The British and the Dutch

• The Portuguese and the Germans

• The Americans and the Italians

What does the term "apartheid" mean in Afrikaans?

• Equality

• Freedom

• Apartness

• Unity

Which political party implemented apartheid laws in South Africa in 1948?

• The Democratic Party

• The National Party

• The Labor Party

• The Conservative Party

What percentage of land did whites own under the Bantu Authorities Act, despite representing only 10% of the population?

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%

• 90%

What was one of the effects of apartheid on black South Africans?

• They were allowed to vote in elections.

• They lived in upscale neighborhoods.

• They were restricted in where they could live, work, and travel.

• They were given equal opportunities in government.

What were Bantustans under apartheid in South Africa?

• Areas of high-quality land for native Africans

• Artificially created reservations for native Africans

• Urban centers for South African citizens

• Regions where Africans could freely travel without restrictions

What was the primary goal of the African National Congress (ANC) in the 1950s?

• To establish a new government in South Africa

• To increase the rights of native Africans

• To create Bantustans for native Africans

• To promote trade with other countries

When was Nelson Mandela born?

• July 18, 1918

• June 12, 1920

• August 25, 1915

• May 10, 1919

What inspired Nelson Mandela to advocate for non-violent protests?

• The teachings of Martin Luther King Jr.

• The peaceful protests led by Gandhi in India

• The success of the ANC in the 1950s

• The events of the Sharpeville protest

What happened during the Sharpeville protest in 1960?

• The protest ended peacefully with no casualties

• 69 people were killed, and 180 were wounded

• The ANC declared victory over apartheid

• Nelson Mandela was arrested for leading the protest