Afrikaners
Who are the Afrikaners?
Afrikaners are a South African ethnic group descended mainly from Dutch, German, and French settlers
Where do most Black South Africans live?
They live all across South Africa, in cities and townships
What is the largest city in South Africa?
Johannesburg
What was Apartheid?
Apartheid was a system of racial segregation in South Africa
Who is a famous South African former president?
Nelson Mandela
What language do Afrikaners speak?
They speak Afrikaans
What languages do Black South Africans speak?
They speak many languages, such as Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, and others
What is the official currency of South Africa?
The South African Rand
When did Apartheid start?
Apartheid started in 1948
Who is a famous South African activist?
Desmond Tutu
What religion do many Afrikaners follow?
Many Afrikaners are Christian, especially Protestant
What is one important historical leader from Black South Africans?
Nelson Mandela
How many official languages does South Africa have?
South Africa has 11 official languages
When did Apartheid end?
Apartheid ended in 1994
Name a famous write from South Africa
Trevor Noah
When did the Afrikaner culture begin to form
It began to form in the 1600s in South Africa
What religion do many Black South Africans follow?
Many are Christian, but traditional African beliefs are also important
What colors are in the South African flag?
Black, green, yellow, white, red, and blue
What did Apartheid laws do?
They separated people by race and limited rights for non-white people
Why was Steve Biko?
fought for the rights and dignity of Black people
What is an important part of Afrikaner identity?
Their language, history, and cultural traditions are important parts of Afrikaner identity
What is a famous Black South African language?
Zulu is one of the most well-known
Name a famous South African city for tourists?
Cape Town
Who fought against Apartheid?
Nelson Mandela and the African National Congress (ANC) fought against it
Who is president today in South Africa?
Cyril Ramaphosa