CLEAN : Reaction as South Africa's last apartheid president FW de Klerk dies

CLEAN : Reaction as South Africa's last apartheid president FW de Klerk dies

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History

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the importance of bold decisions at critical moments in history, focusing on the release of Nelson Mandela and the subsequent negotiations in 1994. It highlights the tactics and major decisions that led to significant changes in South Africa, emphasizing the role of leadership and strategic actions in shaping history.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the person mentioned as having made bold decisions during a critical moment in South African history?

A historical figure from Europe

A South African leader

A foreign diplomat

Nelson Mandela

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major decision is highlighted in the second section?

Starting a war

Building a monument

Releasing Nelson Mandela

Changing the national anthem

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of creating an environment for a negotiated settlement?

To increase tourism

To improve trade relations

To facilitate peaceful negotiations

To change the country's currency

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event did the decisions lead to in 1994?

A new constitution

The end of apartheid

The negotiations of 1994

A national holiday

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the negotiations of 1994?

A beachhead

A turning point

A stalemate

A breakthrough