South Africa and Apartheid Answers
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The Sharpeville demonstration of 1960 resulted in
A
the deaths of sixty-nine people.B
the arrest of a famous leader.C
the Population Registration Act.D
the creation of segregated societies.2
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South Africa’s Population Registration Act of 1950
A
led to the relocation of 600,000 white citizens.B
created a race-based classification system.C
combined several Black and white communities.D
removed all racial categories from government.3
After returning to South Africa from Algeria in 1964, Nelson Mandela was
A
arrested and imprisoned.B
elected to the presidency.C
educated in guerrilla tactics.D
finally granted his freedom.4
The African National Congress was founded to
A
draft a constitution and establish a policy of apartheid.B
unite non-white South Africans and further their cause.C
help relocate certain citizens to South African homelands.D
set up National Party rule to divide South African society.5
What were the economic consequences of apartheid in South Africa? Check all that apply.
A
Black South Africans had a very low standard of living.B
Wages remained low for most white citizens.C
Black South Africans could not own private property.D
The economy had a stagnant growth rate.E
The government had a low level of debt.6
Which statement best describes Nelson Mandela?
A
He was a religious leader who called for international sanctions against South Africa.B
He was sent to prison on various charges for protesting South Africa’s policies of apartheid.C
He was the president of South Africa in 1990 and pushed reforms that ended apartheid.D
He was the first Black Anglican archbishop of Cape Town and a Nobel Peace Prize honoree.7
In the early 1900s, European settlers in South Africa created
A
a policy of embargoes and trade sanctions.B
a system of segregation that split society.C
a plan of sabotage against the government.D
a style of government based on democracy.8
The pie chart shows the racial breakdown of South Africa's population.
A
20 percent of the population.B
30 percent of the population.C
70 percent of the population.D
80 percent of the population.9
The United States and Europe put pressure on South Africa in the form of
A
sabotage.B
sanctions.C
segregation.D
separation.10
How did Nelson Mandela expand his anti-government activities in the 1960s?
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He co-wrote and signed the Freedom Charter.B
He created a division dedicated to sabotage.C
He founded the African National Congress.D
He ran for president of South Africa.Did you find these answers helpful?
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