Congress of the People Overview

Congress of the People Overview

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History, Social Studies, Political Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Patricia Brown

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The transcript discusses the Freedom Charter, a symbol of hope for South Africa's progressive people. In 2015, the ANC celebrated the Charter's anniversary in Kliptown, with President Jacob Zuma delivering a keynote address. The Charter's conception was proposed by Professor Z K Matthews in 1953, leading to the formation of the Congress of the People, chaired by Chief Albert Luthuli. The Congress aimed to establish principles for a new South Africa, with volunteers collecting public demands for a democratic nation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year did the ANC declare as the year of the Freedom Charter?

2015

2020

2010

2005

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who proposed the idea of the Freedom Charter?

Chief Albert Luthuli

Walter Sisulu

Professor Z.K. Matthews

Yusuf Cachalia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main goal of the Congress of the People?

To establish a new political party

To elect a new president

To organize protests

To create a set of principles for a new South Africa

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who served as the chairman of the Congress of the People?

Chief Albert Luthuli

Professor Z.K. Matthews

Yusuf Cachalia

Walter Sisulu

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of Walter Sisulu and Yusuf Cachalia in the Congress of the People?

Chairmen

Vice Presidents

Joint Secretaries

Treasurers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Chief Albert Luthuli call for ANC volunteers to gather demands?

1956

1953

1954

1955

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of the ANC's call for volunteers in 1954?

To organize a protest

To gather demands and visions for a democratic South Africa

To recruit new members

To raise funds for the party