History of South Africa
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History of South Africa

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What percentage of the land in South Africa was owned by whites?

  • 50%
  • 75%
  • 67%
  • 87% (correct)

    • What was the name of the Act that segregated residential areas in South Africa?

  • Segregation Act
  • Group Areas Act (correct)
  • Homelands Policy Act
  • Separate Tribal States Act

    • What was the percentage of the South African population that was black?

  • 67%
  • 75% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 87%

    • What was the name of the first black homeland to gain independence?

    <p>Transkei</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Extension of University Education Act?

    <p>To segregate English-speaking universities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the 1960 protest in South Africa?

    <p>The police opened fire on unarmed protesters, killing 69 black people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did black high school students protest in Soweto in 1976?

    <p>They were protesting against the compulsory learning of Afrikaans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the 1984-1985 economic fight against apartheid led by Bishop Desmond Tutu?

    <p>The United States and other countries imposed limited sanctions on South Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of February 1990 in South African history?

    <p>Nelson Mandela was released from prison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the 1992 referendum in South Africa?

    <p>The majority of the population voted against apartheid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was elected as the President of South Africa in 1994?

    <p>Nelson Mandela</p> Signup and view all the answers

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