Basic facts
History
Culture
Society
Bonus / Fun
100

This continent is where South Africa is located

What is Africa?

100

This system separated people based on race

What is apartheid?

100

This nickname describes South Africa because of its diversity

What is The Rainbow Nation?

100

This problem means there is a big gap between rich and poor

What is inequality?

100

This animal is part of the “Big Five”

What is lion / elephant / rhino / leopard / buffalo?

200

This city is the legislative capital of South Africa

What is Cape Town?

200

This famous leader was imprisoned for 27 years

Who is Nelson Mandela?

200

This popular South African food is similar to a barbecue

What is braai?

200

This term means fair treatment of all people

What is equality?

200

This ocean lies along South Africa’s coast (name one)

What is Atlantic Ocean / Indian Ocean?

300

This is the name of South Africa’s currency

What is Rand?

300

Apartheid ended in this year

 What is 1994?

300

This global sport is very popular in South Africa

What is rugby (or football)?

300

Many South Africans still experience this after apartheid

What is poverty?

300

This singer performed “Waka Waka” for the World Cup

Who is Shakira?

400

South Africa has this number of official languages

What is 11?

400

This was the first democratic election in South Africa

What is 1994 election?

400

This famous World Cup was hosted in South Africa

What is FIFA World Cup 2010?

400

This concept is about understanding other cultures

What is intercultural competence?

400

This island prison held Mandela

What is Robben Island?

500

South Africa is one of the only countries in the world with this number of capital cities

What is three?

500

This political party led the apartheid government in South Africa

What is the National Party?

500

This term describes the many different ethnic groups and cultures living together in South Africa

What is diversity?

500

This concept is about creating unity and peace after a divided history like apartheid

What is reconciliation?

500

This large city is the biggest in South Africa and is known as the economic center

What is Johannesburg?

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