AnswersAlvirne World History S2 wDBQ-CRRise of Hitler

South Africa and Apartheid Answers

0 verified answers1 views
1
Free Preview

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

A
by refusing to buy South African goods
B
by setting up a blockade around the country
C
by threatening to declare war on South Africa
D
by negotiating treaties between different groups
2
Free Preview

Which statement best describes Desmond Tutu?

A
He was a politician who lifted the long-standing ban on the African National Congress.
B
He was sent to prison on various charges for protesting South Africa’s policies of apartheid.
C
He was the president of South Africa in 1990 and pushed reforms that ended apartheid.
D
He was a religious leader who called for international sanctions against South Africa.
3

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
4

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.
5

Which list correctly orders events in the rise and fall of apartheid in South Africa?

A
i. Nelson Mandela became the nation’s president.ii. The Soweto Uprising sparked more protests.iii. Frederik W. de Klerk brought about reforms.iv. The Population Registration Act was signed.
B
i. The Population Registration Act was signed.ii. Nelson Mandela became the nation’s president.iii. The Soweto Uprising sparked more protests.iv. Frederik W. de Klerk brought about reforms.
C
i. The Population Registration Act was signed.ii. The Soweto Uprising sparked more protests.iii. Frederik W. de Klerk brought about reforms.iv. Nelson Mandela became the nation’s president.
D
i. Frederik W. de Klerk brought about reforms.ii. Nelson Mandela became the nation’s president.iii. The Population Registration Act was signed.iv. The Soweto Uprising sparked more protests.
6

The pie chart shows the racial breakdown of South Africa's population.

Question illustration
A
20 percent of the population.
B
30 percent of the population.
C
70 percent of the population.
D
80 percent of the population.
7

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.
8

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.
9

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

A
a democratic republic that included all citizens
B
a democratic republic that excluded many citizens
C
a parliamentary government that included all citizens
D
a parliamentary government that excluded many citizens
10

During the colonial era, South African society became divided based on

A
caste.
B
class.
C
gender.
D
race.

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Quiz
10 verified answers

Rise of Hitler

Quiz
10 verified answers

The Holocaust

Quiz
10 verified answers

Rise of Hitler