History
Who were the two dominating colonial powers (countries) in SA?
The Dutch and British
How many racial groups were the SA people divided into?
4 (black, white, asian, coloured)
How many wives did Nelson Mandela have?
3 (Evelyn, Winnie, Graca)
Who won the Boer wars?
Great Britain
For how many years did apartheid exist?
1948-1994 (46 years)
How many children did Nelson Mandela have?
5 (3 from the first marriage, 2 from the second marriage)
Why was it important to the European countries to rule SA (what did they have?)
Diamonds and gold in the mines
What is apartheid?
Enforced racial segregation.
What is the name of the political party Nelson Mandela was a part of?
ANC (African National Congress)
if you think about their trading route to Asia, why were the british interested in dominating SA?
It was a convenient place to stop for fresh supplies and rest.
What is a township?
A community outside the city where black people were forced to live.
27 years
How long did the colonial period in SA last? (in centuries)
17th-20th century
Which item must black people carry at all times during the apartheid years?
A pass/ reference book
When did Nelson Mandela become president of SA?
1994