South Africa and Apartheid — Quiz

Question 1

The movement against apartheid in South Africa was

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non-violent at first but became militant.

Question 2

Read this quotation from the Freedom Charter, written in 1955. We, the People of South Africa, black and white together—equals, countrymen and brothers—adopt this Freedom Charter. And we pledge ourselves to strive together, sparing neither strength nor courage, until the democratic changes here set out have been won. What was the purpose of this document?

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to demand equality for all South African citizens

Question 3

Which statement best describes Desmond Tutu?

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He was a religious leader who called for international sanctions against South Africa.

Question 4

The African National Congress was founded to

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unite non-white South Africans and further their cause.

Question 5

A student uprising in South Africa took place in

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Soweto.

Question 6

After returning to South Africa from Algeria in 1964, Nelson Mandela was

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arrested and imprisoned.

Question 7

South Africa’s Population Registration Act of 1950

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created a race-based classification system.

Question 8

How did Nelson Mandela expand his anti-government activities in the 1960s?

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He created a division dedicated to sabotage.

Question 9

The Sharpeville demonstration of 1960 resulted in

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the deaths of sixty-nine people.

Question 10

Which statement best describes Nelson Mandela?

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He was sent to prison on various charges for protesting South Africa’s policies of apartheid.

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