South Africa's Apartheid Policies and Impact

The video discusses Johannesburg's history, focusing on apartheid, a system of racial segregation enforced by the white government in 1948. It highlights the laws that discriminated against black people, the protests led by the ANC, and Nelson Mandela's imprisonment. The international community's response, including the Olympic ban, is covered. The video concludes with Mandela's release in 1990, the end of apartheid, and the challenges faced by South Africa post-apartheid, including the ANC's role in addressing these issues.

What was the main purpose of the apartheid system in South Africa?

• To promote economic growth

• To separate and discriminate against black people

• To improve education for all

• To encourage tourism

Which year did the apartheid laws officially begin?

• 1960

• 1970

• 1950

• 1948

What was one of the restrictions imposed on black people during apartheid?

• They could not travel abroad

• They were not allowed to vote

• They were not allowed to marry

• They could not own businesses

Which organization was a key player in protesting against apartheid?

• The World Bank

• The United Nations

• The African National Congress (ANC)

• The European Union

What was the global response to South Africa's apartheid policies in the 1960s?

• South Africa was banned from the Olympics

• South Africa was given economic aid

• South Africa was invited to join the UN

• South Africa was awarded for its policies

Who was imprisoned for life in 1964 for leading the ANC?

• F.W. De Klerk

• Thabo Mbeki

• Nelson Mandela

• Desmond Tutu

In what year was Nelson Mandela released from prison?

• 1992

• 1991

• 1990

• 1989

What significant event occurred in South Africa three years after Mandela's release?

• The end of economic sanctions

• The first democratic elections

• The formation of a new political party

• The start of a new apartheid system

What is one of the ongoing challenges in South Africa post-apartheid?

• Political stability

• Economic equality

• Increased tourism

• Environmental issues

What has the ANC been accused of in recent years?

• Promoting apartheid

• Misusing funds

• Improving education

• Reducing poverty