Geographic Setting
South Africa During Apartheid
Political Power After Apartheid
Job Opportunities After Apartheid
Education/Living Conditions After Apartheid
100
List three natural resources that are important to South Africa’s economy.
coal, diamonds, iron, precious metals, and uranium.
100
Why was apartheid strictly followed in South Africa?
It was official government policy/law.
100
When Apartheid ended in 1994 Nelson Mandela made history in South Africa by...
becoming South Africa’s first black president.
100
In 1998, the government also passed the _____ Equity Act, which opens job opportunities to all South Africans.
Employment
100
Which educational goals have South Africa emphasized since the end of apartheid?
preparing all students for good jobs
200
What do we call a society made up of many ethnic groups?
multiracial society
200
During apartheid, which ethnic group was moved to the dark areas shown on the map?
black South Africans
200
Which ethnic group gained control of the South African government after Apartheid ended?
black South Africans
200
In 2001, for the first time ever, _____ South Africans took home more than half of all the income that was earned by South Africans.
Black
200
The end of apartheid brought important changes to the educational system. The amount of money the government spends on schools has...
increased.
300
What was the central purpose of South Africa’s apartheid policy?
segregation of ethnic groups
300
How did the apartheid policy affect Asians and coloureds in South Africa?
It restricted their rights and opportunities.
300
CHALLENGE: Who won this election?
Nelson Mandela
300
When apartheid ended, the ANC-led government took steps to change the distribution of job opportunities. A 2010 study showed that ___ percent of the country’s businesses were run by non-white South Africans.
80
300
Today, students in South Africa still struggle. Over ____ percent of students who have attended school for over 6 years still cannot read.
25
400
List three economic activities that can be found near South Africa’s coastline.
commercial farming, trade and manufacturing, commercial fishing, livestock raising, forestry, nomadic herding, mining diamonds, and mining precious metals
400
Why was the African National Congress formed?
to protest the unfair treatment of Apartheid laws
400
This photograph shows people waiting to vote in South Africa’s 1994 election. What was so special about this election?
It was the first time all South Africans could vote and run for office.
400
South Africa has suffered from years of slow economic growth, which has caused a rise in unemployment, or joblessness. These graphs show unemployment by ethnic groups during and after apartheid. What changes do you see?
unemployment for Black South Africans went up over time after Apartheid
400
Although the cities are no longer segregated, 9 out of 10 doctors in South Africa still work in _____ areas.
urban
500
Most of South Africa’s wealth comes from...
mineral resources such as gold and diamonds.
500
What is a Township?
slums located outside cities where black South Africans lived when working in major cities.
500
What changed in South Africa after this election?
Black South Africans received better opportunities for education and jobs.
500
After Apartheid the government of South Africa passed the Employment Equity Act Law. What did this require all businesses to do in South Africa?
To open up job opportunities to all ethnic groups.
To hire from ethnic groups that had been treaty unfairly in the past.
500
Today, South Africa is making a strong effort to bring health care to all citizens. The government has built many new health clinics in ____ areas.
rural