Influential Figures
Who was the key leader of the African National Congress and later became the first black president of South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
What event in 1994 marked the end of apartheid in South Africa?
The country elected Nelson Mandela
What prevailing idea led to the establishment of apartheid in South Africa?
Racial segregation and white supremacy
Which European power led the colonization of South Africa in the 17th century?
Great Britain
Name a traditional South African dish that reflects the country's diverse culinary heritage.
Malva Pudding
Which South African anti-apartheid activist and politician was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993?
Nelson R. Mandela
Which significant event in 1948 led to the formal establishment of apartheid in South Africa?
The election of the Nationalist Party
Which prevailing idea influenced British colonialism in South Africa in the 19th century?
Christianity
What impact did European imperialism have on the traditional societies of South Africa?
Breaking up of traditional African society and values
Which music genre originated in the black communities of South Africa and played a significant role in the anti-apartheid movement?
Kwaito
Name the legendary Zulu leader who famously resisted British colonialism in the 19th century.
Shaka kaSenzangakhona
Name the conflict in the late 19th century where the British fought against the Zulu Kingdom in South Africa.
The Anglo-Zulu War
Name the prevailing idea that was used to justify the European colonization of Africa in the late 19th century.
To rid the continent of slavery
Name the economic motive behind European imperialism in South Africa.
A desire for valuable natural resources
Describe a traditional South African dance that showcases the country's vibrant cultural traditions.
The Indlamu Dance
This South African human rights activist and Archbishop emeritus of Cape Town played a crucial role in the fight against apartheid.
Desmond Tutu
What was the name of the system of racial segregation enforced in South Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s?
Apartheid
What prevailing idea was instrumental in shaping South Africa's racial policies during the apartheid era?
Apartheid
What role did European imperialism play in shaping South Africa's cultural landscape?
Disrupted traditional African ways of life, political organization, and social norms.
Name a visual art form that has played a pivotal role in expressing resistance to apartheid in South Africa.
Resistance art/Photograph
Who was the South African president who ended apartheid and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize along with Nelson Mandela?
F.W. de Klerk
Which event marked the beginning of large-scale European settlement in South Africa in the 17th century?
The arrival of Jan van Riebeeck
What were the racial classes in Southern Africa in the 1980s?
White, Black, Coloured and Indian
How did European imperialism contribute to the establishment of apartheid in South Africa?
Colonial conquest
How have South Africa's cultural traits been influenced by the blending of diverse indigenous and colonial influences over the centuries?
Blending Western technology with indigenous technology