Trivia 1
List 4 of the 6 colors in the South African Flag
Red, white, blue, green, black, yellow.
Who was Nelson Mandela?
He was the first black president of South Africa.
Who is the author of the first book we are reading in English this year?
Trevor Noah
What is the name of the political, social, and economic system that separated whites and blacks in South Africa?
This system was the apartheid.
Name 7 (seven) African Countries
Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Senegal, Somalia, Madagascar, Algeria, Ghana.
What is the biggest city in South Africa?
The biggest city is Johannesburg.
Why did Nelson Mandela go to prison?
He was imprisoned for his political views and for trying to overthrow the previous government.
What's the title of the first book we are starting next week in English next week?
Born A Crime
The name of the prestigious award Nelson Mandela received for his life-work of advocacy and protest
Nobel Peace Prize
This African nation advanced the farthest of any African National team in the 2022 World Cup (Semi-finals)
Morroco
Which year did South Africa host the World Cup?
2010
Which year was Nelson Mandela appointed the president of South Africa?
1994
What European nations colonized South Africa?
The Dutch and the British
The year apartheid was created by the white people
When was 1948?
Seahawks Wide Reciever Jaxon Smith-Njigba has roots to this African country through his father and grandparents
Sierra Leonne & Nigeria
What does the central design of the South African flag represent?
The central Y design represents the diversity of South African society and unity.
Which year was Nelson Mandela released from prison?
1990
Which two (2) oceans border South Africa?
The Atlantic & Indian Ocean
South Africa was expelled from these two major sporting events due to the Apartheid
The Olympics and the World Cup
This famous South African music artist has hits titled "Water" and "Game Time" featuring Future
Tyla
Name one country that borders South Africa?
Namibia: Lies to the northwest || Botswana: Lies to the north || Zimbabwe: Lies to the north || Mozambique: Lies to the northeast || Eswatini (formerly Swaziland): Lies to the northeast and east || Lesotho: Is an enclave completely surrounded by South African territory in the eastern region.
How long was Nelson Mandela in prison?
27 years
Name the three capital cities of South Africa.
Pretoria (executive), Bloemfontein (judicial), and Cape Town (legislative).
Name 4 languages spoken in South Africa
English, Africaans, Xhosa, Zulu, Sesotho, Swati,
This country in East Africa is where Mr. Omar is ethnically from
Somalia