Tension en minas de Sudafrica

Tension en minas de Sudafrica

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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After a six-week strike in South Africa, miners resumed work, but tensions remain in other mines over wage demands. Disturbances occurred near Anglo American Platinum, with police clashing with residents. The community protested against police actions, and the strike at Anglo American Platinum continues.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the strike at the Emaricana mine last before workers resumed work?

Six weeks

Ten weeks

Four weeks

Eight weeks

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people died during the Emaricana mine conflict?

40

46

34

50

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are workers in other mines in the region demanding?

More vacation days

Shorter working hours

Salary increases

Better working conditions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did residents take to prevent the police from returning near the Anglo American Platinum mine?

Organized a peaceful protest

Used stones and burning tires

Filed a legal complaint

Blocked roads with vehicles

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has the Anglo American Platinum mine been affected by a strike?

Two weeks

About ten days

A week

A few days