A Brief History Of South Africa

Which country is not traditionally considered part of the BRICS group?

• Russia

• Brazil

• India

• Nigeria

What evidence supports the long-term human habitation in South Africa?

• Genetic diversity

• Linguistic diversity

• Both genetic and linguistic diversity

• None of the above

Who were the first Europeans to establish a permanent settlement in South Africa?

• French

• British

• Dutch

• Portuguese

What language developed as a result of cultural and linguistic mixing in South Africa?

• Zulu

• Swahili

• Xhosa

• Afrikaans

What was the primary reason for the British interest in South Africa during the Napoleonic Era?

• Agricultural potential

• Cultural exchange

• Gold mining

• Strategic port on the route to India

Which wars were fought between the British and the Boer republics?

• Boer Wars

• Zulu Wars

• Anglo-Zulu Wars

• World Wars

What was the official policy of racial segregation implemented by the National Party in South Africa?

• Segregation

• Caste System

• Jim Crow

• Apartheid

Who was a prominent leader in the struggle against apartheid and later became the first democratically elected president of South Africa?

• Oliver Tambo

• Desmond Tutu

• Nelson Mandela

• Steve Biko

What was the international response to apartheid in South Africa?

• Support from all countries

• Economic aid

• Embargo and isolation

• Military intervention

What major challenge does post-apartheid South Africa continue to face?

• Environmental issues

• Political stability

• Xenophobia

• Economic equality