Government
Culture
Cities
Vocabulary/Key Ideas
Important Facts
100

The ______________ branch is called the Parliament. This branch of government makes new laws. 

Legislative 

100

What languages are spoken in South Africa?

English and Afrikaan. 

100

____________ is South Africa's largest city. 

Johannesburg

100

The business of growing crops and raising animals

agriculture 

100

_____________ is the biggest cash crop in South Africa.

corn

200

The ___________ branch is made up of many courts that decide whether or not someone has broken the law. 

Judicial

200

What religions are practiced in South Africa?

Christianity. 

200

____________ is South Africa's second-largest cities. It has beautiful beaches. 

Durban

200

A policy forcing black and white people to live apart

apartheid

200

Who were the first groups of people to settle in South Africa?

San people and the Khoikhoi people

300

Where is the Legislative capital located?

Cape Town

300

What types of clothing is worn in South Africa?

Colorful clothing made out of cotton. 

300

What city is known for its museums, music, and sports?

Johannesburg

300

How do South Africans get most of their natural resources?

Mining

300

Who aas the first black president of South Africa?

Nelson Mandela

400

Where is the Executive capital located?

Pretoria

400

What holidays are celebrated in South Africa?

Human Rights Day, Freedom Day, and National Women's Day. 

400

What city is considered to be a historic city?

Cape Town

400

What are the three branches of government?

Judicial, Legislative, and Executive 

400

Are metal products made in South African factories?

yes

500

Where is the Judicial capital located?

Bloemfontein 

500

What is a holiday that YOU celebrated that is NOT celebrated in South Africa?

Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Easter, St. Patrick's Day, New Years, Valentines Day. 

500

What sports do people play in Cape Town?

rugby, cricket, and soccer

500

What is a cash crop?

A crop that is sold for money. 
500

What are the geographical features of South Africa?

Deep valleys, sand dunes, long coastlines, deserts, mountains.