Geography & Basics
What are the three capital cities of South Africa?
Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein.
The number of official languages in SA?
There are 11 official languages.
What was apartheid?
A system of racial segregation in South Africa
Who was Nelson Mandela?
A leader who fought against apartheid and became South Africa’s president
What is Invictus about?
This movie tells the story of Nelson Mandela and the Rugby World Cup
What is the population of South Africa?
About 60 million people.
What colors are in the South African flag?
Red, blue, green, yellow/gold, black and white.
How did apartheid affect people’s daily lives?
People were separated by race in housing, schools, and public places
How many years did Nelson Mandela spend in prison?
Nelson Mandela spent this many years in prison: 27 years.
How is Nelson Mandela shown in the film Invictus?
Nelson Mandela is shown as a leader who unites people.
What is Kruger National Park?
National park in South Africa known for safaris and wildlife
What does the Y-shape on the flag symbolize?
the Y represents unity.
What happened to people who protested against apartheid
People who protested apartheid often faced arrest, violence, or imprisonment.
When did Nelson Mandela become president?
1994.
What is rugby?
This sport is central in the movie Invictus.
What is a township?
An area in South Africa where non-white people were forced to live during apartheid.
What is South Africa famous for producing?
Wine, diamonds and gold.
What was Nelson Mandela’s role before he became president?
Nelson Mandela was an activist fighting apartheid.
What is the name of the famous poem, which inspired Nelson Mandela?
Invictus
What does the word Invictus mean?
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