Apartheid
What does the term "Apartheid" mean?
Apartheid means "apartness" or separation, referring to the system of institutionalized racial segregation in South Africa.
What is the Springboks' significance in rugby?
The Springboks are the national rugby team of South Africa.
Where was the last match of the tour held, where the police violently clashed with protestors?
How did the global community view apartheid?
The global community largely criticised apartheid
Which protest group was Will 'Ilolahia part of?
The Polynesian Panthers
When was Apartheid officially implemented?
Apartheid was officially implemented in 1948
Why were Maori players excluded from the Springboks matches in South Africa until the 1970s?
Maori players were excluded to comply with Apartheid laws, which prohibited mixed-race teams.
What was the Sharpeville Massacre?
The Sharpeville Massacre occurred on March 21, 1960, when police shot at people peacefully protesting pass laws.
What actions did African nations take during the 1976 Olympics?
Many African nations boycotted the 1976 Olympics in response to New Zealand's tour of South Africa.
Who was the chairman of HART in 1981?
John Minto
Name a key figure in the fight against Apartheid
Nelson Mandela, or Desmond Tutu
How did protests change during the 1981 tour?
Protests against the tour grew significantly, leading to widespread public opposition and violent confrontations
What sparked the Soweto Riots?
The Soweto Riots were sparked by the demand that black students be taught in Afrikaans.
How did the All Blacks tour of South Africa in 1976 impact New Zealand's international relations?
The tour strained New Zealand's relationships with African nations and increased international scrutiny.
What did HART stand for?
Halt All Racist Tours
What was the purpose of the Apartheid laws?
The purpose was to keep white South Africans in power and maintain racial segregation.
What role did sport with other countries play in Apartheid?
Countries continuing to play sport with South Africa were seen to be accepting of apartheid.
What was the outcome of the 1973 Springbok tour proposal?
The 1973 Springbok tour was canceled by Prime Minister Norman Kirk due to fears of violent protests.
What was the significance of the 1976 Soweto Riots?
The Soweto Riots drew global attention to the brutality of the Apartheid regime and galvanized international opposition, especially with the close timing to the Olympics.
What was the Patu squad?
The group of largely Maori protesters willing to protest violently.
Describe the impact of Apartheid on non-whites.
Apartheid heavily discriminated against non-whites, making them second-class citizens and restricting their rights and freedoms.
Describe the reaction of New Zealand to the Springbok tour.
New Zealand was deeply divided, with significant public protests opposing the tour as it legitimized Apartheid, and others believing sports and politics were seperate.
Which match was cancelled due to protest action?
Hamilton
Which group of countries signed the Gleneagles Agreement?
The Commonwealth
Name the main Maori protest group involved with protesting the Tour.
Nga Tamatoa