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How much do you know about South Africa?

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which continent is South Africa located on?

a)

Europe

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

d)

South America

2.

How many official languages does South Africa have?

a)

2

b)

11

c)

97

d)

9

3.

Where is The South African Parliament located?

a)

Cape Town

b)

Kwazulu-Natal

c)

Pretoria

d)

Johannesburg

4.

"Melktert"/"Milktart" is a traditional dessert in SA. Which spice is usually sprinkled on top of this treat?

a)

Pepper

b)

Nutmeg

c)

Mixed Spice

d)

Cinnamon

5.

What is the national flower of South Africa?

a)

Rose

b)

Protea

c)

Jacaranda

d)

Daisy

6.

In 1956, 20000 women marched to this place to present a petition against the carrying of passes

a)

Kimberley

b)

Cape Town Harbour

c)

Durban

d)

The Union Buildings of Pretoria

7.

In 1976 an iconic image of a 13 year old boy who died during the Soweto protest was published around the world. Name the boy.

a)

Nelson Mandela

b)

Nkosi Johnson

c)

Ryan Wayne White

d)

Hector Pieterson

8.

Which famous South African received a Nobel Peace Prize in 1984?

a)

FW De Klerk

b)

Nelson Mandela

c)

Desmond Tutu

d)

FW De Klerk and Nelson Mandela

9.

How long was Nelson Mandela in prison for?

a)

29 years

b)

24 years

c)

27 years

d)

None of the above

10.

South Africa's constitution prohibits discrimination on the basis of...

a)

Race

b)

Religion

c)

Sexual Orientation

d)

All of the above

11.

The national bird of SA is the...

a)

Blue Crane

b)

Bokmakierie

c)

African penguin

d)

African fish eagle

12.

The animals known as the "Big Five" are ...

a)

Lion, Leopard, Springbok, Rhino, Elephant

b)

Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Gemsbok

c)

Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo

d)

Leopard, Lion, Snake, Elephant, Rhino

13.

Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in ending Apartheid. Who shared the prize with him?

a)

No one

b)

Jacob Zuma

c)

FW De Klerk

d)

Thabo Mbeki

14.

Which of the following is the order of South African presidents since the end of Apartheid?

a)

Mandela, Mbeki, Motlanthe, Zuma, Ramaphosa

b)

Mandela, FW De Klerk, Mbeki, Zuma, Ramaphosa

c)

Mandela, Zuma, Mbeki, Malema, Ramaphosa

d)

Mandela, Hani, Mbeki, Zuma, Ramaphosa

15.

April 27 marks the anniversary of the election of the first democratic president in SA. It is celebrated as a national holiday. What is this holiday called?

a)

Mandela Day

b)

Freedom Day

c)

Youth Day

d)

Family Day

16.

South Africa is known for its diversity and is called the...

a)

Big Apple

b)

Sunshine Nation

c)

Springbok Nation

d)

Rainbow Nation

17.

After demonstrations against Pass Laws, 69 people were killed on 21 March 1960. This day is known as...

a)

Freedom Day

b)

The Sharpeville Massacre

c)

Youth Day

d)

Nelson Mandela Day

18.

Which European power was the first to establish a large presence in the Cape in 1962?

a)

Spanish

b)

Dutch

c)

German

d)

British

19.

The oldest building in SA is...

a)

The Union Buildings in Pretoria

b)

Constitutional Court

c)

Castle of Good Hope

20.

The national SA flag's design was inspired by the motto "Unity is strength". It is composed of ... different colours.

a)

6

b)

11

c)

8

d)

3