South Africa and Apartheid Answers

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South Africa’s Population Registration Act of 1950

A
led to the relocation of 600,000 white citizens.
B
created a race-based classification system.
C
combined several Black and white communities.
D
removed all racial categories from government.
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The Sharpeville demonstration of 1960 resulted in

A
the deaths of sixty-nine people.
B
the arrest of a famous leader.
C
the Population Registration Act.
D
the creation of segregated societies.
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A student uprising in South Africa took place in

A
Cape Town.
B
Johannesburg.
C
Sharpeville.
D
Soweto.
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How did Nelson Mandela expand his anti-government activities in the 1960s?

A
He co-wrote and signed the Freedom Charter.
B
He created a division dedicated to sabotage.
C
He founded the African National Congress.
D
He ran for president of South Africa.
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1984199420042014

A
1984
B
1994
C
2004
D
2014
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What were the economic consequences of apartheid in South Africa? Check all that apply.Black South Africans had a very low standard of living.Wages remained low for most white citizens.Black South Africans could not own private property.The economy had a stagnant growth rate.The government had a low level of debt.

A
Black South Africans had a very low standard of living.
B
Wages remained low for most white citizens.
C
Black South Africans could not own private property.
D
The economy had a stagnant growth rate.
E
The government had a low level of debt.
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The pie chart shows the racial breakdown of South Africa's population.

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A
20 percent of the population.
B
30 percent of the population.
C
70 percent of the population.
D
80 percent of the population.
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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

A
high poverty and high unemployment rates
B
rigid division between white people and people of color
C
unequal access to transportation and technology
D
lack of representation for people of color in government
E
a need for the creation of a Bill of Rights for all citizens
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After returning to South Africa from Algeria in 1964, Nelson Mandela was

A
arrested and imprisoned.
B
elected to the presidency.
C
educated in guerrilla tactics.
D
finally granted his freedom.

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