Gr 11 History Term Test 4
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What was the main purpose of the Prohibition of Mixed Marriages Act of 1949?

  • To improve economic opportunities for non-whites
  • To ban marriages between whites and people of other races (correct)
  • To promote racial integration
  • To increase the population growth rate

What was the main consequence of the Immorality Amendment Act of 1950?

  • Improved economic opportunities for whites
  • A significant increase in marriages between whites and non-whites
  • Increased racial harmony
  • Widespread social discord and state surveillance of personal relations (correct)

What was the primary function of the Population Registration Act of 1950?

  • To promote racial integration
  • To provide equal rights to all citizens
  • To improve economic opportunities for whites
  • To classify the population by racial categories (correct)

What was the main implication of the Reservation of Separate Amenities Act of 1953?

<p>Institutionalized inequality with 'separate but unequal' facilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Group Areas Act of 1950?

<p>To designate specific residential areas for different races (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of the apartheid laws?

<p>Deeply entrenched racial segregation and discrimination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common implication of the apartheid laws?

<p>Caused family separations and limited social privileges (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a general effect of the apartheid laws on South African society?

<p>Entrenched racial segregation and discrimination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Bantu Education Act of 1953?

<p>To segregate educational systems and curtail the quality of education for non-whites (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Native Resettlement Act of 1954 and the Native (Urban Areas) Amendment Act of 1955?

<p>Black residency in urban areas was regulated, often requiring relocation to government-created townships (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who developed and implemented the satyagraha campaign of non-violent resistance in South Africa?

<p>Mahatma Gandhi (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary approach of the South African Native National Congress (SANNC) in its early years?

<p>Diplomatic efforts and peaceful protests (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Defiance Campaign of 1952?

<p>It was the first major non-violent resistance campaign organized by the ANC post-World War II (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Defiance Campaign of 1952?

<p>The campaign significantly raised the political profile of the ANC (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Extension of University Education Act of 1959?

<p>Separate universities for different racial groups were established (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary strategy of the African National Congress (ANC) before the 1940s?

<p>Diplomatic efforts and peaceful protests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) established in 1944?

<p>It advocated for more radical measures and led to a revitalization of the ANC's strategy against apartheid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the All African Convention (AAC) formed in 1935?

<p>To unify African resistance and discuss strategies for collective action against discriminatory policies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Defiance Campaign Trial in 1952?

<p>The leaders received suspended prison sentences and additional restrictions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Public Safety Act and the Criminal Law Amendment Act of 1953?

<p>To allow the government to declare a state of emergency and impose severe penalties for protests. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Bantu Authorities Act of 1951?

<p>The government gained extensive powers of arrest and control over rural areas. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Promotion of Bantu Self-Government Act of 1959?

<p>To segregate ethnic groups and dilute African nationalism. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Congress of the People and the adoption of the Freedom Charter?

<p>156 activists were arrested and charged with high treason. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Treason Trial?

<p>The activists were acquitted after five years. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the apartheid government respond to continuous protests and defiance?

<p>By enacting the Public Safety Act and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the apartheid government's response to resistance on the rural population?

<p>The rural population saw the imposed leaders as illegitimate. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main strategy of the apartheid government in responding to resistance?

<p>Using legislative and judicial means to suppress opposition. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the overall impact of the apartheid government's responses to resistance?

<p>The apartheid government solidified its control over South Africa. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the raid take place that led to the Rivonia Trial?

<p>Liliesleaf Farm in Johannesburg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many defendants were charged with sabotage?

<p>10 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the sentence given to eight of the defendants?

<p>Life imprisonment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Rivonia Trial on the ANC's leadership?

<p>Significant disorganization and reorganization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the global response to the Rivonia Trial?

<p>International condemnation and increased pressure on the South African government (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the economic boom in South Africa during this period?

<p>Strengthening of the National Party's grip on power (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Rivonia Trial become a symbol of?

<p>The struggle for freedom and justice in South Africa (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Rivonia Trial on the ANC's tactics?

<p>A shift from non-violent protest to armed struggle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the international response to apartheid due to the Rivonia Trial?

<p>Heightened international awareness and mobilization against apartheid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did apartheid become due to a combination of South Africa's racial policies and global reaction?

<p>A globally recognized term and concept (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event marked a critical turning point in the international condemnation of apartheid?

<p>The Sharpeville Massacre (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the term used to describe South Africa's pariah status due to its racial policies?

<p>The polecat of the world (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the committee established by the United Nations to combat apartheid?

<p>The UN Special Committee Against Apartheid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the Anti-Apartheid Movement?

<p>To raise awareness and lobby for international action against apartheid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the international community's actions against apartheid?

<p>South Africa became a more isolated nation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate result of the Sharpeville massacre on the black population in South Africa?

<p>Widespread outrage and protests across the country (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Sharpeville Massacre?

<p>Global public opinion shifted against the South African government (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the government's refusal to convene a national convention for drafting a new constitution?

<p>The shift from non-violent resistance to armed struggle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the context in which apartheid was implemented in South Africa?

<p>After World War II, when the world was moving towards greater recognition of human rights (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 1948 election in South Africa?

<p>The National Party institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the national referendum among white voters in 1961?

<p>South Africa became a republic and exited the British Commonwealth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of the international sports and cultural boycotts on South Africa?

<p>South Africa became more isolated (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the United Nations Security Council's Resolution 134 in 1960?

<p>The condemnation of the Sharpeville massacre and the call for South Africa to abandon apartheid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Sharpeville massacre on South Africa's international relations?

<p>Accelerated diplomatic isolation and economic consequences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the international community's actions, including trade embargoes and economic sanctions?

<p>South Africa was further isolated economically and politically (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the formation of military wings by the African National Congress (ANC) and the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC)?

<p>The initial focus on sabotage and other forms of armed protest (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the arrest and imprisonment of key leaders like Nelson Mandela?

<p>The weakening of organizational leadership and the transformation of these figures into international symbols of resistance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Sharpeville massacre on the apartheid regime?

<p>The downfall of apartheid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Rivonia Trial in South African history?

<p>It was a crucial event in the context of the anti-apartheid struggle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Sharpeville massacre on the anti-apartheid movement?

<p>It marked a significant turning point in the anti-apartheid struggle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main impact of the Bantu Education Act of 1953?

<p>Ensured a substandard education for non-whites (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary approach of Mahatma Gandhi's satyagraha campaign of non-violent resistance?

<p>Non-violent defiance of unjust laws (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Defiance Campaign of 1952?

<p>It marked a shift towards more radical measures against apartheid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Extension of University Education Act of 1959?

<p>It hindered academic freedom and entrenched educational segregation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Native Resettlement Act of 1954 and the Native (Urban Areas) Amendment Act of 1955?

<p>It broke apart families and communities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the All African Convention (AAC) formed in 1935?

<p>To unify African resistance against discriminatory policies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) established in 1944?

<p>It advocated for more radical measures against apartheid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary strategy of the South African Native National Congress (SANNC) in its early years?

<p>Diplomatic efforts and persuasion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the context in which apartheid was implemented in South Africa?

<p>Post-World War II era (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the global response to apartheid due to the Rivonia Trial?

<p>International condemnation and isolation of South Africa (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 1948 election in South Africa?

<p>It marked the beginning of the apartheid era. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a critical turning point in the international condemnation of apartheid?

<p>The Sharpeville Massacre. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the term used to describe South Africa's pariah status due to its racial policies?

<p>Polecat of the world. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the Anti-Apartheid Movement?

<p>Raising awareness and lobbying for international action against South Africa. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the international community's actions against apartheid?

<p>South Africa became more isolated economically and politically. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the context in which apartheid was implemented in South Africa?

<p>Post-World War II era, with the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did apartheid become due to a combination of South Africa's racial policies and global reaction?

<p>An international byword for racial segregation and discrimination. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Sharpeville Massacre?

<p>Global public opinion shifted significantly against the South African government. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary strategy of the Anti-Apartheid Movement?

<p>Raising awareness and lobbying for international action against South Africa. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the United Nations in the fight against apartheid?

<p>It established the UN Special Committee Against Apartheid. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the apartheid government's response to resistance movements?

<p>To stifle dissent and maintain control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Defiance Campaign Trial in 1952?

<p>The leaders received suspended prison sentences and additional restrictions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Promotion of Bantu Self-Government Act of 1959?

<p>To promote ethnic divisions and dilute African nationalism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Treason Trial?

<p>The defendants were acquitted after five years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the apartheid government's response to the Congress of the People and the adoption of the Freedom Charter?

<p>The international community condemned the apartheid regime (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the apartheid government's response to resistance on the rural population?

<p>The rural population became more discontent and saw imposed leaders as illegitimate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main strategy of the apartheid government in responding to resistance?

<p>To use legislative and judicial means to suppress opposition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the apartheid government's responses to resistance?

<p>The apartheid regime's responses ultimately contributed to its eventual dismantling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Defiance Campaign of 1952?

<p>It set the stage for more intensive anti-apartheid activities in the 1950s (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Treason Trial on the Congress Alliance?

<p>It temporarily weakened the Congress Alliance and removed leaders from active participation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which apartheid law led to widespread social discord and state surveillance of personal relations?

<p>Immorality Amendment Act (1950) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the Group Areas Act (1950)?

<p>Forced physical separation by race, leading to mass evictions and relocations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which apartheid law enforced racial purity and led to significant personal and societal tensions?

<p>Prohibition of Mixed Marriages Act (1949) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Population Registration Act (1950)?

<p>Family separations as members were classified into different racial groups. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main implication of the Reservation of Separate Amenities Act (1953)?

<p>Institutionalized inequality with 'separate but unequal' facilities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the apartheid laws?

<p>To institutionalize racial segregation and discrimination. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the apartheid laws on South African society?

<p>They entrenched racial segregation and discrimination. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the common thread among the apartheid laws?

<p>They institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Rivonia Trial in terms of its impact on the anti-apartheid movement?

<p>It led to a shift in tactics by the ANC from non-violent protest to armed struggle. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Rivonia Trial in terms of the sentences given to the defendants?

<p>Eight of the accused were found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the global response to the Rivonia Trial?

<p>The trial drew international condemnation and increased pressure on the South African government. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the economic boom in South Africa during this period?

<p>The economic boom strengthened the National Party's grip on power. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Rivonia Trial in terms of its symbolism?

<p>It became a symbol of the struggle for freedom and justice in South Africa. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Rivonia Trial on the ANC's leadership?

<p>The trial led to significant disorganization within the ANC's ranks. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the international community's response to the Rivonia Trial?

<p>The apartheid government faced increased diplomatic isolation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the apartheid government's response to resistance?

<p>The apartheid government's response to resistance strengthened its grip on power. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Rivonia Trial on the ANC's tactics?

<p>The ANC shifted its tactics from non-violent protest to armed struggle. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did apartheid become due to a combination of South Africa's racial policies and global reaction?

<p>An internationally recognized term and concept. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate response of the government to the growing unrest after the Sharpeville massacre?

<p>Declaring a state of emergency in 122 districts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Sharpeville massacre in the anti-apartheid struggle?

<p>It catalyzed a shift from predominantly non-violent protest to armed resistance against the apartheid regime (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the government's refusal to convene a national convention for drafting a new constitution?

<p>The African National Congress (ANC) and the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) decided to form military wings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the national referendum among white voters in 1961?

<p>South Africa became a republic and exited the British Commonwealth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the international response to the Sharpeville massacre?

<p>The United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 134, condemning the massacre and calling on South Africa to abandon apartheid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the formation of military wings by the African National Congress (ANC) and the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC)?

<p>The resistance movement shifted from non-violent protest to armed struggle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Treason Trial?

<p>The defendants were acquitted due to lack of evidence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Rivonia Trial?

<p>It was a crucial event in the anti-apartheid struggle, particularly in the context of the Rivonia Trial's consequences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the international community's actions against apartheid?

<p>South Africa became increasingly isolated and economically strained (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Sharpeville massacre on the resistance movement?

<p>It catalyzed a shift from predominantly non-violent protest to armed resistance against the apartheid regime (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary aim of the Bantu Education Act of 1953?

<p>To segregate educational systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Native Resettlement Act of 1954 and the Native (Urban Areas) Amendment Act of 1955?

<p>It broke apart families and communities, contributing to social instability and economic disadvantage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Mahatma Gandhi's satyagraha campaign of non-violent resistance?

<p>It influenced future resistance movements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary approach of the South African Native National Congress (SANNC) in its early years?

<p>Diplomatic efforts and peaceful protests (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Defiance Campaign of 1952?

<p>It raised the political profile of the ANC (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Defiance Campaign of 1952?

<p>It led to increased international attention to the apartheid issue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the All African Convention (AAC)?

<p>To unify African resistance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) established in 1944?

<p>It led to the radicalization of the ANC's strategy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary strategy of the apartheid government in responding to resistance?

<p>Force and suppression (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the international community's actions against apartheid?

<p>Apartheid was weakened (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate domestic impact of the Sharpeville Massacre?

<p>Widespread outrage among the black population and increased protests (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the government's refusal to convene a national convention for drafting a new constitution?

<p>The African National Congress formed a military wing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the international community's response to the Sharpeville Massacre?

<p>The United Nations condemned the apartheid regime (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Sharpeville Massacre on the anti-apartheid movement?

<p>It marked a shift from non-violent to armed resistance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the formation of military wings by the African National Congress and the Pan Africanist Congress?

<p>The anti-apartheid movement became more radicalized (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the national referendum among white voters in 1961?

<p>South Africa became a republic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Sharpeville Massacre on the apartheid government's policies?

<p>The government strengthened its repressive policies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Sharpeville Massacre in South African history?

<p>It marked a significant turning point in the anti-apartheid struggle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the international community's reaction to the Sharpeville Massacre?

<p>South Africa's diplomatic isolation accelerated (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Nelson Mandela in the anti-apartheid movement?

<p>He was a key figure in the African National Congress and sought international support and training for the military effort (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the apartheid legislation in South Africa?

<p>To maintain racial segregation and discrimination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which apartheid law led to the classification of the population by racial categories?

<p>Population Registration Act (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Group Areas Act of 1950?

<p>Forced physical separation by race, leading to mass evictions and relocations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of the Reservation of Separate Amenities Act of 1953?

<p>Institutionalized inequality with 'separate but unequal' facilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary impact of the apartheid laws on South African society?

<p>Deeply entrenched racial segregation and discrimination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the implication of the Prohibition of Mixed Marriages Act of 1949?

<p>Enforced racial purity and led to personal and societal tensions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Immorality Amendment Act of 1950?

<p>Led to widespread social discord and state surveillance of personal relations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the common implication of the apartheid laws?

<p>Systematic disadvantage of non-whites and privilege of whites (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the apartheid government in responding to resistance movements?

<p>To maintain control and suppress dissent through legislative and judicial means (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Defiance Campaign Trial in 1952?

<p>The leaders received suspended prison sentences and additional restrictions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Promotion of Bantu Self-Government Act of 1959?

<p>To segregate ethnic groups and dilute African nationalism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Treason Trial?

<p>The defendants were acquitted after five years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the apartheid government's response to resistance on the rural population?

<p>The rural population became increasingly discontent and opposed to the apartheid regime (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Congress of the People and the adoption of the Freedom Charter?

<p>The apartheid government used the gathering as grounds to arrest and charge 156 activists with high treason (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Defiance Campaign of 1952?

<p>It was a crucial event in setting the stage for more intensive anti-apartheid activities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Public Safety Act and the Criminal Law Amendment Act of 1953?

<p>To allow the government to declare a state of emergency and impose severe penalties for protests (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the apartheid government's responses to resistance?

<p>The resistance movement was temporarily weakened, but eventually led to the dismantling of apartheid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the apartheid government's response to resistance on the resistance movement?

<p>The resistance movement was temporarily weakened, but eventually led to the dismantling of apartheid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the Operation Mayibuye document found at Liliesleaf Farm?

<p>To plan and execute guerrilla warfare against the state (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason why apartheid stood out as a legally entrenched system of racial discrimination?

<p>Because it was implemented in a post-World War II era where human rights were being recognized. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate impact of the Rivonia Trial on the ANC's leadership?

<p>It resulted in significant disorganization within the ANC's ranks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the economic boom in South Africa during the 1960s?

<p>It strengthened the National Party's grip on power (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 1948 election in South Africa?

<p>The institutionalization of racial segregation and discrimination. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the global response to the Rivonia Trial?

<p>It led to widespread international condemnation of apartheid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Sharpeville Massacre in 1960?

<p>It marked a critical turning point in the international condemnation of apartheid. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Rivonia Trial become a symbol of?

<p>The struggle for freedom and justice in South Africa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the international community respond to apartheid?

<p>By imposing economic sanctions and cultural boycotts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the term used to describe South Africa's pariah status due to its racial policies?

<p>Polecat of the world. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Rivonia Trial on the ANC's tactics?

<p>It marked a shift towards armed struggle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Rivonia Trial in the international community's response to apartheid?

<p>It led to increased international pressure on the South African government (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the Anti-Apartheid Movement?

<p>To raise awareness and lobby for international action against apartheid. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the context in which the Rivonia Trial took place?

<p>Following a raid on the ANC's military wing at Liliesleaf Farm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the international community's actions against apartheid?

<p>The isolation of South Africa economically and politically. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Rivonia Trial on the global movement against racial segregation?

<p>It strengthened the global movement against racial segregation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights in relation to apartheid?

<p>It underscored rights and freedoms that apartheid explicitly denied. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Rivonia Trial for the eight defendants found guilty?

<p>They were sentenced to life imprisonment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did apartheid differ from other forms of segregation and discrimination?

<p>It was a comprehensive system of racial classification and segregation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the context in which apartheid was implemented in South Africa?

<p>In the post-World War II era where human rights were being recognized. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the apartheid legislation?

<p>To establish racial segregation and discrimination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Prohibition of Mixed Marriages Act?

<p>It led to an increase in racial tensions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of the Population Registration Act?

<p>To classify the population by racial categories (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the implication of the Reservation of Separate Amenities Act?

<p>It led to institutionalized inequality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the Group Areas Act?

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What was the broader implication of apartheid legislation?

<p>It entrenched racial segregation and discrimination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary impact of apartheid on South African society?

<p>It led to widespread social discord and inequality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the common theme among apartheid laws?

<p>Systematically disadvantaging the non-white majority (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the satyagraha campaign of non-violent resistance led by Mahatma Gandhi?

<p>To challenge unjust laws through non-violent means (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Defiance Campaign of 1952?

<p>A significant raise in international awareness of apartheid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) established in 1944?

<p>It advocated for more radical measures against apartheid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary approach of the South African Native National Congress (SANNC) in its early years?

<p>Diplomatic efforts and peaceful protests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the implication of the Extension of University Education Act of 1959?

<p>It hindered academic freedom and entrenched educational segregation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of the Native Resettlement Act of 1954 and the Native (Urban Areas) Amendment Act of 1955?

<p>Broke apart families and communities, contributing to social instability and economic disadvantage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary strategy of the All African Convention (AAC) formed in 1935?

<p>To unify African resistance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Workers' Party and other groups in the 1930s?

<p>They called for democratic reforms and emphasized non-collaboration and boycotts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the implication of the Bantu Education Act of 1953?

<p>Ensured a substandard education for non-whites, limiting their future employment opportunities and perpetuating cycles of poverty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary approach of the early forms of resistance to apartheid before 1960?

<p>Non-violent actions and persuasive tactics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Defiance Campaign Trial in 1952?

<p>The leaders received suspended prison sentences and additional restrictions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Public Safety Act and the Criminal Law Amendment Act of 1953?

<p>To allow the government to declare a state of emergency and impose severe penalties for protests. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Bantu Authorities Act of 1951?

<p>It led to widespread discontent among the rural population, who often saw the imposed leaders as illegitimate. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Promotion of Bantu Self-Government Act of 1959?

<p>Many urbanized blacks opposed the traditional leadership system enforced in the homelands, viewing it as an extension of apartheid control. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Treason Trial?

<p>It temporarily weakened the resistance by removing leaders from active participation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the apartheid government's strategy in responding to resistance?

<p>Using legislative and judicial means to suppress opposition, maintain racial segregation, and solidify control over South Africa. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the apartheid government's responses to resistance on the rural population?

<p>It helped the government manage rural dissent but also led to widespread discontent among the rural population. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the overall impact of the apartheid government's responses to resistance?

<p>It solidified the government's control over South Africa and maintained racial segregation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Congress of the People and the adoption of the Freedom Charter?

<p>It temporarily weakened the resistance by removing leaders from active participation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the apartheid government's responses to resistance on the resistance movements?

<p>It made it difficult for resistance movements to operate openly, forcing many activists underground. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the Rivonia Trial on the African National Congress (ANC) leadership?

<p>The trial resulted in the exile of key ANC leaders, who continued to operate from abroad. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Rivonia Trial in terms of the defendants' sentences?

<p>Eight defendants were sentenced to life imprisonment, while two were acquitted. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the economic boom in South Africa during the period of the Rivonia Trial?

<p>The economic boom strengthened the National Party's grip on power, enabling the apartheid regime to push forward with its policy of separate development. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Rivonia Trial in the context of the anti-apartheid movement?

<p>The trial catalyzed a global campaign against apartheid, significantly increasing international pressure on the South African government. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Rivonia Trial on the international community's response to apartheid?

<p>The trial led to increased diplomatic isolation of South Africa, with many countries imposing economic sanctions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Rivonia Trial in the context of the African National Congress's (ANC) tactics?

<p>The trial marked a significant shift in the ANC's tactics, from non-violent protest to armed struggle. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Rivonia Trial in the context of Nelson Mandela's legacy?

<p>The trial cemented Nelson Mandela's status as a symbol of the struggle for freedom and justice in South Africa. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Rivonia Trial on the African National Congress's (ANC) leadership?

<p>The trial resulted in the exile of key ANC leaders, who continued to operate from abroad. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the economic boom in South Africa during the period of the Rivonia Trial?

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What was the significance of the Rivonia Trial in the context of the global anti-apartheid movement?

<p>The trial catalyzed a global campaign against apartheid, significantly increasing international pressure on the South African government. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary context in which the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations?

<p>In the post-World War II era (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 1948 election in South Africa?

<p>It institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the international community's condemnation of apartheid?

<p>It was a violation of human rights and freedoms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the international sports and cultural boycotts against South Africa?

<p>South Africa was excluded from international sports and cultural organizations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of the Anti-Apartheid Movement?

<p>It lobbied for international action against apartheid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Sharpeville Massacre?

<p>It was a turning point in the international condemnation of apartheid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the term used to describe South Africa's pariah status due to its racial policies?

<p>Polecat of the world (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the international community's actions against apartheid?

<p>To condemn apartheid as a violation of human rights (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the international community's actions against apartheid?

<p>South Africa experienced political and economic isolation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the context in which apartheid was implemented in South Africa?

<p>In the post-World War II era (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate reaction of the black population in South Africa following the Sharpeville Massacre?

<p>Widespread outrage and increased protests (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Sharpeville Massacre on the anti-apartheid movement?

<p>The movement shifted from non-violent protest to armed resistance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the government's refusal to convene a national convention for drafting a new constitution?

<p>The shift from non-violent protest to armed resistance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the national referendum among white voters in 1961?

<p>South Africa became a republic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Sharpeville Massacre on international relations?

<p>South Africa became isolated from the international community (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Unlawful Organizations Act of 1960?

<p>The ANC and PAC were banned (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the formation of Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) and Poqo?

<p>They were military wings of the ANC and PAC (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Treason Trial?

<p>The defendants were acquitted (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Rivonia Trial on the ANC's leadership?

<p>It weakened the ANC's leadership (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Rivonia Trial?

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