South Africa and Apartheid

Question 1

The African National Congress was founded to

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unite non-white South Africans and further their cause.

Question 2

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.

Question 3

The Sharpeville demonstration of 1960 resulted in

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the deaths of sixty-nine people.

Question 4

What challenges does South Africa face today as a democracy? Check all that apply.high poverty and high unemployment ratesrigid division between white people and people of colorunequal access to transportation and technologylack of representation for people of color in governmenta need for the creation of a Bill of Rights for all citizens

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high poverty and high unemployment rates; unequal access to transportation and technology

Question 5

The movement against apartheid in South Africa was

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non-violent at first but became militant.

Question 6

In the early 1900s, European settlers in South Africa created

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a system of segregation that split society.

Question 7

Which statement best describes Desmond Tutu?

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

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

What type of government did European settlers create in South Africa in 1909?

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a parliamentary government that excluded many citizens

Question 10

How did the international community respond to South Africa’s policies in the 1980s?

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by refusing to buy South African goods

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