Apartheid in South Africa
History · 50 practice questions
The origin of apartheid; the rise of Afrikaner nationalism; the enactment of apartheid laws; internal reaction and the suppression of African nationalist movements; external reaction to apartheid - the Frontline States, the Commonwealth of Nations, the OAU and the UN; the dismantling of apartheid; post-apartheid development.
- Trace the origin of apartheid in South Africa.
- Give reasons for the rise of Afrikaner nationalism.
- Evaluate the apartheid laws.
- Relate the internal reactions to apartheid to the African struggle for majority rule.
- Relate the contributions of African states and international organizations to the fight against apartheid.
- Identify the steps taken towards the dismantling of apartheid.
- Assess post-apartheid development in South Africa.
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- Practice question 1
South Africa held its first fully multiracial democratic election, in which citizens of all races could vote, in
- A.1976
- B.1948
- C.1994
- D.1990
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C. 1994
This election was held in 1994.
- Practice question 2
South Africa's first fully democratic, multiracial elections were held in
- A.1990
- B.1960
- C.1994
- D.1976
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C. 1994
These first fully democratic, multiracial elections were held in 1994.
- Practice question 3
International opposition to apartheid included cultural and academic boycotts alongside sporting exclusion, reflecting a broader strategy of
- A.Exclusive military intervention with no other measures
- B.Complete diplomatic silence
- C.Full continued engagement with no restriction
- D.Comprehensive international isolation of the apartheid regime
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D. Comprehensive international isolation of the apartheid regime
This opposition reflects a broader strategy of comprehensive international isolation of the apartheid regime.
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