Apartheid Basics
What does the word “apartheid” mean in Afrikaans?
Apartness
Who is the most famous leader who fought against apartheid?
Nelson Mandela
Where were Black South Africans forced to live?
Homelands
What year did apartheid end?
1990
What continent is South Africa located on?
Africa
Which country used apartheid laws?
South Africa
What political party did Mandela belong to?
African National Congress (ANC)
What document did Black South Africans have to carry?
Passbook
Who became the first Black president of South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
What language is the word “apartheid” from?
Afrikaans
What year did apartheid officially begin?
1948
Who was the president of South Africa who helped end apartheid?
F.W. de Klerk
Could Black people vote during apartheid?
No
What event helped bring international attention to apartheid?
International protests
Name one natural resource found in South Africa.
Gold, diamonds, platinum, etc.
What were the laws of apartheid meant to do?
Keep races separated
What did Desmond Tutu fight for?
Equal rights and the end of apartheid
What types of public facilities were segregated?
Schools, buses, beaches, bathrooms, etc.
What did countries do to protest apartheid?
Boycotted, banned trade, or banned sports teams
What major sport did South Africa get banned from during apartheid?
Rugby or cricket
What were the four main racial groups under apartheid?
White, Black, Colored, Indian/Asian
How long was Nelson Mandela in prison?
27 years
What happened if someone broke apartheid laws?
They were arrested or punished
What was the name of the peaceful protest campaign launched in 1952 that challenged apartheid laws by encouraging Black South Africans to break unjust laws?
The Defiance Campaign
What color was the apartheid-era South African flag mostly?
Orange, white, and blue