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WorksheetsAfrica Unit (South Africa and Rwanda-World History Final Review)
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is one of the greatest challenges being faced by South Africa today?
a)
Poverty among non-white citizens
b)
Blood diamonds
c)
Suffering from disease (HIV/AIDS)
d)
Both 1 and 3
2.
Who was the first black president of South Africa?
a)
P.W. Botha
b)
Thabo Mbeki
c)
Nelson Mandela
d)
F.W. de Klerk
3.
What were the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions?
a)
The arresting of people accused of crimes during Apartheid and demanding they tell the truth
b)
The opportunity for victims of Apartheid to face their abusers and tell them what was on their minds
c)
The accused could recieve amnesty if they could prove that they were following order during the Apartheid
d)
Both 2 and 3
4.
Which of the statements is NOT true regarding Homelands in South Africa?
a)
Passes were required to travel outside of South Africa for non-white residents
b)
13% of land was set for 85% of the population to live in
c)
These are all true
d)
Black residents had to create their own businesses
5.
What are the white South Africans of Dutch decent called?
a)
Hutus
b)
Afrikaaners
c)
Boers
d)
Both 2 and 3
6.
How did other countries resist Apartheid?
a)
They did not allow white South Africans to visit other countries (fear of spreading Apartheid)
b)
They refused to buy or sell goods to South Africa
c)
They allowed black South Africans escape and migrate to other countries (refugees)
d)
Other governments tried to arrest president of South African
7.
Definition: Apartheid
a)
To be separated
b)
It was a legal system in South Africa from 1948-1990
c)
South African government policy of racial segregation
d)
All of the above
8.
What will Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk be remembered for?
a)
Starting the violence and fighting in South Africa
b)
Jointly winning the Nobel Peace Prize
c)
They built South Africa together as co-presidents
d)
Mandela releasing de Klerk from prison after 27 years
9.
Which tribe was the biggest in Rwanda?
a)
Hutu
b)
Twa
c)
Boer
d)
Tutsi
10.
How long was the Rwandan Genocide?
a)
1 year
b)
100 days
c)
Half a year
d)
40 days
11.
Who started the killing in the Rwandan Genocide?
a)
Tutsi rebels
b)
Twa resistance
c)
Belgians wanting control in Rwanda again
d)
Hutu radicals
12.
When Rwanda was colonized, which tribe was given more privilege?
a)
Hutu
b)
Twa
c)
Boer
d)
Tutsi
13.
Which event sparked the beginning of the Rwandan Genocide in 1994?
a)
The Tutsi attacked by rebel forces
b)
The U.N. took control of the government
c)
A plane crashed carrying the Rwandan and Burundi presidents
d)
The Rwandan president didn't want to talk peace talks with the president of Burundi
14.
Why were the Tutsis given more power/privilege by the Belgium when they were colonized?
a)
There were seen to have more power than the other tribes
b)
They looked more 'Euopean'
c)
They were the 'kings' of the tribes
d)
All of the above
15.
When Rwanda gained independence from Belgium, which tribe gain control of the government?
a)
Hutu
b)
Twa
c)
Boer
d)
Tutsi
16.
How many people were killed in the Rwandan Genocide?
a)
6 million people
b)
800,000 people
c)
11 million people
d)
500,000 people
17.
What was Gacaca in Rwanda?
a)
Alternative justice court system
b)
Community justice court
c)
Alternative of healing for the country
d)
All of the above
18.
Did the U.N. intervene during the genocide?
a)
Yes
b)
No
19.
How is Gacaca different than the Truth and Reconciliation Commisions?
a)
The accused had to confess to willingly wanting to kill the victims
b)
The accused had to prove that they were following orders
c)
It took only a couple of weeks to conclude
d)
It was held within a court of law
20.
Which country was hesitating on calling the Rwandan Genocide, a genocide?
a)
Rwanda
b)
The United Kingdom
c)
The United States
d)
Belgium
21.
How long did it take for Gacaca to conclude in Rwanda?
a)
More than 10 year
b)
5 years
c)
7 months
d)
1 year
22.
Gacaca is similar to the Truth and Reconciliation Commisions in South Africa. How?
a)
They were both about cracking down on criminals and sentencing them for their crimes
b)
They both were seeking ways to find amnesty for both sides
c)
They both are about community building and trying to move on
d)
None of the above
23.
Why did the U.S. and the U.N. hesitate to take action during the Rwandan Genocide?
a)
They did not know what was happening
b)
The Tutsis were harsh towards them and they were afraid they were going to be next
c)
They were afraid of being sucked in and getting hurt
d)
They did not know how bad it was
24.
What creates a 'successful' genocide?
a)
Targeting the weaker population group
b)
International support (ex. U.N.)
c)
Extreme religious views and support
d)
Help from citizens
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