Government
What unique characteristic defines South Africa's government structure?
A. It is a monarchy
B. It has three branches like the US government
C. It has no formal government
D. It is controlled by a single political party
B. It has three branches like the US government
What was the primary purpose of the apartheid laws?
A. To improve education
B. To promote economic growth
C. To enforce racial segregation and white supremacy
D. To increase international trade
C. To enforce racial segregation and white supremacy
How many official languages does South Africa have today?
A. 3
B. 11
C. 7
D. 5
B. 11
In what year did South Africa become fully independent?
A. 1961
B. 1806
C. 1913
D. 1994
A. 1961
What was the Land Act of 1913 primarily designed to do?
A. Create new economic opportunities
B. Force black South Africans into specific living areas
C. Encourage farming
D. Promote land ownership
B. Force black South Africans into specific living areas
How long did apartheid officially last?
A. From 1941 to 1991
B. 50 years
C. 40 years
D. 30 years
A. From 1941 to 1991
What percentage of South Africa's population is classified as 'Coloured'?
A. 9%
B. 2%
C. 8%
D. 15%
A. 9%
What significant sporting event did South Africa host in 2010?
A. Rugby Championship
B. FIFA World Cup
C. Cricket World Cup
D. Olympics
B. FIFA World Cup
What was the primary goal of the African National Congress (ANC)?
A. To create a new country
B. To win voting rights for black and mixed-race people
C. To support the apartheid government
D. To establish a separate black nation
B. To win voting rights for black and mixed-race people
What event triggered widespread protests across South Africa in 1976?
A. The Land Act
B. The Sharpeville Massacre
C. The Soweto Student Uprising
D. Nelson Mandela's arrest
C. The Soweto Student Uprising
What percentage of South Africa's population is Black?
A. 56%
B. 9%
C. 45%
D. 81%
D. 81%
Which two oceans border South Africa's coastline?
A. Pacific and Arctic
B. Arctic and Antarctic
C. Atlantic and Indian
D. Mediterranean and Red
C. Atlantic and Indian
What event marked a turning point in anti-apartheid resistance, convincing leaders that peaceful protests would not work?
A. Nelson Mandela's imprisonment
B. The Land Act of 1913
C. The British Colonization
D. The Sharpeville Massacre
D. The Sharpeville Massacre
What was the primary international response to the Soweto Uprising?
A. Diplomatic silence
B. Increased trade
C. Military intervention
D. Economic sanctions
D. Economic sanctions
How many children were killed during the Soweto Student Uprising?
A. 176
B. 67
C. 100
D. 50
A. 176
How did the Dutch initially interact with native African tribes when they colonized the land?
A. They invited natives to join their government
B. They peacefully coexisted
C. They traded equally
D. They used advanced weapons to overpower and enslave natives
D. They used advanced weapons to overpower and enslave natives