Soweto uprising remembered

The video discusses the Soweto Uprising of June 16, 1976, where students protested against the imposition of Afrikaans in schools by the apartheid government. The peaceful protest turned violent with the arrival of armed police, resulting in the death of 23 people, including 13-year-old Hector Peterson. His death became a symbol of apartheid's brutality. The video also covers the legacy of the uprising, its annual commemoration, and reflections on the changes and challenges that remain in South Africa today.

What was the main reason for the student protest in Soweto on June 16, 1976?

• To support the white government

• To demand better school facilities

• To celebrate a national holiday

• To protest against the imposition of Afrikaans in schools

Who was the 13-year-old boy whose death became a symbol of apartheid brutality?

• Nelson Mandela

• Desmond Tutu

• Hector Peterson

• Seth Mazibuko

What did the photograph of Hector Peterson symbolize?

• The success of the protest

• The unity of the government

• The brutality of apartheid

• The end of apartheid

How many years ago was apartheid abolished according to the transcript?

• 10 years ago

• 13 years ago

• 15 years ago

• 20 years ago

What is the significance of the Hector Peterson memorial in Soweto?

• It is a place for political meetings

• It is a government office

• It is a tourist landmark and place of remembrance

• It is a school for underprivileged children