Quiz on Apartheid in South Africa

Where is South Africa located?

• On the northern tip of the African continent

• On the southern tip of the African continent

• In the middle of the African continent

• On the eastern tip of the African continent

Which of the following is NOT a capital city of South Africa?

• Cape Town

• Pretoria

• Johannesburg

• Bloemfontein

Based on the demographic data, how would you describe the racial composition of South Africa's population?

• Mostly White

• Mostly Black

• Mostly Asian

• Mostly Coloured

In what year did the Dutch begin to colonize South African land?

• 1752

• 1652

• 1852

• 1552

South Africa has ______ capital cities

• three
• five
• four
• two

Which statement best describes Apartheid?

• Apartheid is a policy of racial segregation and discrimination enforced in South Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s.
• Apartheid was a system of economic equality in South Africa.
• Apartheid refers to a cultural festival celebrated in South Africa.
• Apartheid is a political party that promotes unity in South Africa.

What was the land Act of 1913

• The Land Act of 1913 restricted land ownership for black South Africans and forced them onto reserves.

• The Land Act of 1913 was a law promoting land redistribution among all races.
• The Land Act of 1913 allocated 50% of land to black South Africans.
• The Land Act of 1913 granted land ownership to all South Africans equally.

What year did South Africa become fully independent

• 1970
• 1955
• 1985
• 1961

Who was elected as South Africa's first non-white President in 1994?

• Nelson Mandela

• Desmond Tutu

• F.W. de Klerk

• Thabo Mbeki

1. South Africa has ______ official languages.

• 9
• 7
• 5
• 11