Aparthied Flashcards
What is apartheid?
A system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa.
True or False: Apartheid laws were enacted in South Africa in 1948.
True
Fill in the blank: The National Party implemented apartheid policies to maintain _____ over the non-white population.
white supremacy
What was the primary goal of apartheid?
To separate the different racial groups in South Africa and maintain white minority rule.
Which group was primarily oppressed under apartheid?
Black South Africans
Name one of the laws that enforced apartheid.
The Group Areas Act
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a consequence of apartheid? A) Economic growth for all races B) Increased racial tensions C) Universal suffrage
B) Increased racial tensions
What was the purpose of the Pass Laws in apartheid South Africa?
To control the movement of non-white South Africans.
True or False: Nelson Mandela was a prominent leader in the fight against apartheid.
True
What was the name of the African National Congress’s (ANC) armed wing?
Umkhonto we Sizwe
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a major protest against apartheid laws, resulting in a massacre in 1960.
Sharpeville Massacre
What year did apartheid officially end?
1994
Multiple Choice: Who became the first black president of South Africa after the end of apartheid? A) Desmond Tutu B) Nelson Mandela C) Thabo Mbeki
B) Nelson Mandela
What international action was taken against South Africa during apartheid?
Economic sanctions and boycotts.
True or False: The apartheid system was only enforced in urban areas.
False
What was the Bantu Education Act?
A law that enforced racially segregated education in South Africa.
Fill in the blank: The _____ of 1989 was a significant event that led to the dismantling of apartheid.
CODESA negotiations
Which demographic was classified as ‘Coloured’ under apartheid?
People of mixed race.
What role did the United Nations play regarding apartheid?
The UN condemned apartheid and called for sanctions against South Africa.
Multiple Choice: Which event is often seen as a turning point in the struggle against apartheid? A) The Soweto Uprising B) The Sharpeville Massacre C) The Rivonia Trial
A) The Soweto Uprising
What was the outcome of the Rivonia Trial?
Nelson Mandela and other ANC leaders were sentenced to life imprisonment.
True or False: Apartheid was characterized by laws that promoted equality among all races.
False
What was the significance of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
It aimed to address the atrocities of apartheid and promote healing in South Africa.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a series of protests against apartheid laws in the 1980s.
Anti-Apartheid Movement
What was the role of the African National Congress (ANC) during apartheid?
To organize resistance and fight for the rights of black South Africans.
Multiple Choice: Which country was NOT involved in the anti-apartheid movement? A) United States B) Canada C) North Korea
C) North Korea
What was the impact of apartheid on South African society?
It created deep social, economic, and racial divides that persist today.
True or False: Apartheid laws were only enforced by the police and military.
False
What does the term ‘township’ refer to in the context of apartheid?
Underdeveloped urban areas where non-white South Africans were forced to live.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a key document that outlined the ANC’s goals and strategies against apartheid.
Freedom Charter
What was the significance of the 1994 elections in South Africa?
They were the first democratic elections that allowed all races to vote.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a primary method of resistance against apartheid? A) Non-violent protests B) Armed struggle C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
What is apartheid?
A system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa.
True or False: Apartheid laws were enacted in South Africa in 1948.
True
Fill in the blank: The National Party implemented apartheid policies to maintain _____ over the non-white population.
white supremacy
What was the primary goal of apartheid?
To separate the different racial groups in South Africa and maintain white minority rule.
Which group was primarily oppressed under apartheid?
Black South Africans
Name one of the laws that enforced apartheid.
The Group Areas Act
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a consequence of apartheid? A) Economic growth for all races B) Increased racial tensions C) Universal suffrage
B) Increased racial tensions
What was the purpose of the Pass Laws in apartheid South Africa?
To control the movement of non-white South Africans.
True or False: Nelson Mandela was a prominent leader in the fight against apartheid.
True
What was the name of the African National Congress’s (ANC) armed wing?
Umkhonto we Sizwe
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a major protest against apartheid laws, resulting in a massacre in 1960.
Sharpeville Massacre
What year did apartheid officially end?
1994
Multiple Choice: Who became the first black president of South Africa after the end of apartheid? A) Desmond Tutu B) Nelson Mandela C) Thabo Mbeki
B) Nelson Mandela
What international action was taken against South Africa during apartheid?
Economic sanctions and boycotts.
True or False: The apartheid system was only enforced in urban areas.
False
What was the Bantu Education Act?
A law that enforced racially segregated education in South Africa.
Fill in the blank: The _____ of 1989 was a significant event that led to the dismantling of apartheid.
CODESA negotiations
Which demographic was classified as ‘Coloured’ under apartheid?
People of mixed race.
What role did the United Nations play regarding apartheid?
The UN condemned apartheid and called for sanctions against South Africa.
Multiple Choice: Which event is often seen as a turning point in the struggle against apartheid? A) The Soweto Uprising B) The Sharpeville Massacre C) The Rivonia Trial
A) The Soweto Uprising
What was the outcome of the Rivonia Trial?
Nelson Mandela and other ANC leaders were sentenced to life imprisonment.
True or False: Apartheid was characterized by laws that promoted equality among all races.
False
What was the significance of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
It aimed to address the atrocities of apartheid and promote healing in South Africa.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a series of protests against apartheid laws in the 1980s.
Anti-Apartheid Movement
What was the role of the African National Congress (ANC) during apartheid?
To organize resistance and fight for the rights of black South Africans.
Multiple Choice: Which country was NOT involved in the anti-apartheid movement? A) United States B) Canada C) North Korea
C) North Korea
What was the impact of apartheid on South African society?
It created deep social, economic, and racial divides that persist today.
True or False: Apartheid laws were only enforced by the police and military.
False
What does the term ‘township’ refer to in the context of apartheid?
Underdeveloped urban areas where non-white South Africans were forced to live.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a key document that outlined the ANC’s goals and strategies against apartheid.
Freedom Charter
What was the significance of the 1994 elections in South Africa?
They were the first democratic elections that allowed all races to vote.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a primary method of resistance against apartheid? A) Non-violent protests B) Armed struggle C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
