Geography
Is South Africa in the north or south of Africa?
South
What famous mountain is in Cape Town?
Table Mountain
Who was Nelson Mandela?
A leader/president
Name one language spoken in South Africa.
English, Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans etc. (12 official languages spoken)
Why is South Africa called "The Rainbow Nation"?
Because the people of South Africa come from many different cultures and in many different colours
What continent is South Africa in?
Africa
Name one thing tourists like in Cape Town.
Beach, mountain, city, harbour
What did he fight for?
Equal rights
Why are there many languages in the country?
Different groups of people
What is the national dish in South Africa?
Bobotie
Explain why South Africa is at an important place on the map.
It is at the bottom of Africa where two oceans meet and many ships travel
Describe how rich and poor areas are different.
Big houses vs small houses, money, jobs
Why was Mandela put in prison?
Because he fought against apartheid and unfair laws
Give one example of how language shows culture.
Slang, food names, traditions, songs, school, family
How many colours does the flag of South Africa have?
Name one country next to South Africa.
Namibia / Botswana / Zimbabwe / Mozambique / Lesotho / Eswatini
Give one problem some people in Cape Town have.
Poverty, housing, work, safety
On which Island was Nelson Mandela imprisoned and for how many years? (+/- 2 years)
Robben Island, 27 years of prison
How can people with different languages still understand each other in South Africa?
They use English, learn each other’s languages, use school, body language, translation.
Name at least three colours on the South African flag and their symbol
Red – a symbol of blood and fighting
Blue – a symbol of the blue sky
Green – a symbol of the land
Yellow – a symbol of gold and other minerals
Black – a symbol of the black people
White – a symbol of the white people
The Y – a symbol of unity
What ocean is near South Africa?
Atlantic Ocean or Indian Ocean
Explain why many people move to big cities like Cape Town.
Jobs, better life, opportunities
Why was Mandela loved all over the world?
Because he worked for peace, forgiveness, and not revenge (retribution)
Explain how having many different cultures can be both good and difficult.
It is good because people learn from each other, but difficult because people may not understand each other.
What are the differences between Freedom Day and Mandela Day?
National holiday - international day
27 April 1994 - 18 July 2009
First democratic election - calls for action to change the world