Congress of the People and Apartheid

Congress of the People and Apartheid

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the Congress of the People, a pivotal event in South Africa's anti-apartheid movement held on June 26, 1955, in Kliptown, Johannesburg. It brought together over 3,000 activists to adopt the Freedom Charter, a document envisioning a non-racial, democratic South Africa. Despite government crackdowns, the Charter became a symbol of resistance, inspiring future generations. The Congress marked a significant step in the fight against apartheid, contributing to the democratic South Africa of today.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of the Congress of the People held in 1955?

To discuss economic policies

To gather anti-apartheid activists and adopt the Freedom Charter

To celebrate South Africa's independence

To promote tourism in Johannesburg

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political party introduced apartheid laws in South Africa?

National Party

African National Congress

South African Communist Party

Democratic Alliance

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which groups were primarily involved in the Congress of the People?

International organizations

Only black South Africans

A broad coalition of anti-apartheid organizations and individuals

Only white South Africans

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the Congress of the People held?

Cape Town

Clip Town, Johannesburg

Pretoria

Durban

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Freedom Charter?

A plan for economic development

A document outlining apartheid laws

A manifesto for a non-racial democratic South Africa

A treaty with the British government

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the apartheid government react to the adoption of the Freedom Charter?

They ignored it

They supported it

They cracked down on anti-apartheid activists

They implemented it immediately

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the key rights mentioned in the Freedom Charter?

The right to own slaves

The right to monarchy

The right to vote

The right to free trade

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