Apartheid History and Key Concepts

Apartheid in South Africa, introduced in 1948, enforced racial segregation through laws like the Population Registration Act and Group Areas Act. It restricted non-white rights and enforced social and economic inequalities. Resistance included protests and uprisings, notably the 1976 student protests. The apartheid regime faced opposition from political groups and international pressure. The system ended with efforts from leaders like Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk, leading to a non-racial democracy and a shared Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.

What does the term 'apartheid' mean in the context of South African history?

• Unity

• Apartness

• Equality

• Freedom

Which act categorized South Africans into racial groups?

• Land Act

• Bantu Education Act

• Group Areas Act

• Population Registration Act

What was the main goal of the Group Areas Act?

• To segregate residential and business areas

• To enhance economic growth

• To improve public transportation

• To promote urban development

What was a significant consequence of the Land Acts?

• Restricted non-white residents to specific areas

• Increased land ownership for black South Africans

• Encouraged foreign investment

• Promoted agricultural development

What was the purpose of the Bantu Education Act?

• To promote racial equality in education

• To train black children for manual labor

• To integrate schools

• To provide higher education to all races

What language were black students forced to learn, leading to the 1976 uprising?

• Afrikaans

• French

• English

• Zulu

How did the government enforce apartheid laws?

• By encouraging racial harmony

• Through peaceful negotiations

• By promoting cultural exchange

• With strict laws and police brutality

What was a common tactic used by black political groups to oppose apartheid?

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Peaceful protests

• Economic sanctions

• Violence and sabotage

Who were the key figures in ending apartheid?

• Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma

• Oliver Tambo and Walter Sisulu

• Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk

• Desmond Tutu and Steve Biko

What recognition did Mandela and de Klerk receive for their efforts to end apartheid?

• Pulitzer Prize

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Academy Award

• Olympic Gold Medal