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What did Archbishop Desmond Tutu refer to Afrikaans as?

  • The language of the oppressor (correct)
  • The language of reconciliation
  • The language of liberation
  • The language of global unity
  • What major international action occurred as a result of the police response during the Soweto protests?

  • Global demands to end apartheid (correct)
  • Recognition of South African independence
  • Increased support for apartheid
  • Establishment of new political parties
  • When did South Africa first allow all citizens, regardless of race, to vote?

  • 2000
  • 1994 (correct)
  • 1990
  • 1980
  • What percentage of the Rwandan population was female in 2006 due to the genocide?

    <p>70% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was established by the UN Security Council in 1994 to address the genocide in Rwanda?

    <p>International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main export of Rwanda during and after Belgian rule?

    <p>Coffee (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was chosen to chair the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?

    <p>Archbishop Desmond Tutu (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Rwanda's exports was coffee by 2006?

    <p>30% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to the traditional Rwandan courts established to handle low-level offenders of the genocide?

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

    Which of the following statements is true about the apartheid boycott movement?

    <p>It aimed to stop support for the apartheid regime by urging a halt to purchases of South African goods. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's findings?

    <p>It confirmed that some African liberation movements violated human rights as well. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following events initiated apartheid in South Africa?

    <p>Independence from the British Empire (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the major consequences for Hutus after the genocide?

    <p>Around 2 million Hutus fled to Zaire (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of organizations are NGOs, as mentioned in the content?

    <p>Non-profit organizations that rely on donations and volunteers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significant impact of the genocide on the Rwandan parliament by 2006?

    <p>49% of the members were female (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which racial classification was NOT established under apartheid?

    <p>Hispanic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the gacaca courts established in Rwanda?

    <p>To seek justice and community reconciliation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these NGOs is specifically focused on environmental issues?

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

    What was one of the primary motivations behind the Soweto Protests of 1976?

    <p>To achieve better education for black students (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the apartheid government respond to protests during the 1970s and 1980s?

    <p>By banning protest organizations and imprisoning leaders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group led the seizure of the capital of Rwanda in mid-July 1994, effectively ending the genocide?

    <p>Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant conflict followed the genocide, involving Rwanda and Uganda invading Zaire?

    <p>First Congo War (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What justification was given in apartheid policies regarding education for black students?

    <p>They must learn to accept inequality with Europeans. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which year did the Soweto Protests take place?

    <p>1976 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the predominant population group in Rwanda before colonization?

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

    Which European nation took control of Rwanda during the scramble for Africa?

    <p>Germany (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the civil war after Belgium's departure in 1962?

    <p>Ethnic tensions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of UN peacekeepers in Rwanda during the conflict?

    <p>To maintain neutrality and protect civilians (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Rwandan Genocide by July 1994?

    <p>800,000 to 1,000,000 deaths (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event triggered the Rwandan Genocide in April 1994?

    <p>The assassination of the President of Rwanda (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the process of legal reconciliation in post-genocide Rwanda?

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

    Which factor contributed to the tension between Hutus and Tutsis during colonial rule?

    <p>Colonial favoritism toward Tutsis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Hutu government respond to the invasion by the Tutsi-led Rwandan Patriotic Front?

    <p>Launching a campaign against Tutsis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant aspect of the media during the Rwandan Genocide?

    <p>Encouragement of hatred and violence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines?

    <p>To influence international policy regarding landmines. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treaty was a direct response to the efforts of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines?

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

    What is a potential criticism of NGOs according to the provided content?

    <p>They may undermine local NGOs in their operating countries. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the repayment rate of microloans given by the Grameen Bank?

    <p>99% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries is NOT among the 33 that have not signed the Ottawa Treaty?

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

    What significant outcome has been attributed to the Grameen Bank's microloan program?

    <p>58% of borrowers rising above the poverty line. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of a country's Gross Domestic Income does the U.N. suggest should be given as foreign aid?

    <p>0.7% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has globalization primarily increased that has affected global income inequality?

    <p>Depth and range of trade. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As of 2020, what percentage of the population lives on less than $1.90 a day?

    <p>9.2% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major global issue has arisen despite the economic benefits brought by globalization?

    <p>Continuous rise in global poverty levels. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major milestone was achieved by the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in 2007?

    <p>Persuading the U.N. to aid Indigenous peoples (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributed to the historical lack of representation for Indigenous peoples in the United Nations?

    <p>Historical globalization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has achieved the closest foreign aid amount to the U.N.'s goal, and when?

    <p>Canada in 1986 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Indigenous peoples worldwide were without representation in the U.N. until recent history?

    <p>Approximately 370 million (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a goal of the United Nations?

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

    What was a noted achievement of 1.2 billion people from 1990 to 2020?

    <p>They climbed out of extreme poverty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Genocide

    The systematic killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.

    Gacaca Courts

    Traditional Rwandan courts set up after the genocide to try those accused of crimes.

    Apartheid

    A system of racial segregation and discrimination practiced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994.

    Enemy Aliens

    People from a foreign country who are seen as a threat to national security during a time of war or conflict.

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    Non-Governmental Organizations

    Organizations that are not part of any government and often focus on humanitarian or charitable work.

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    Foreign Aid

    Financial aid provided by one country or organization to another country.

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    Gross National Income

    The total value of goods and services produced by a country's residents and businesses, both domestically and internationally.

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    Pre-Colonial Rwanda

    Before European colonization, Rwanda was inhabited by two main groups: the Hutu and the Tutsi. Tutsis were traditionally seen as holding positions of power, while Hutus were laborers.

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    Colonial Rwanda

    During the Scramble for Africa, Germany colonized Rwanda and reinforced the existing social hierarchy, favoring the Tutsis and appointing them to key positions.

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    Post-Colonial Rwanda

    After WWII, Belgium granted independence to Rwanda, but tensions between Hutus and Tutsis erupted into a civil war. When Hutus gained control, many Tutsis fled, leading to lasting animosity.

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    Rwandan Genocide

    The Rwandan Genocide was a period of mass violence that took place in Rwanda from April to July 1994 during which members of the Tutsi minority were slaughtered by Hutu extremists.

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    RPF ( Rwandan Patriotic Front)

    The Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) was a rebel group made up of mainly Tutsi refugees that fought to end the Rwandan genocide.

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    End of the Rwandan Genocide

    The RPF forces seized the capital of Rwanda, Kigali, ending the Rwandan Genocide in mid-July of 1994.

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    Post Genocide Exodus

    The aftermath of the Rwandan genocide saw the displacement of millions of Hutu refugees who fled to neighboring countries, primarily Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo), out of fear of retaliation from the Tutsi population.

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    First Congo War

    The First Congo War was a major conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that started in 1996. This war was sparked in part from the Rwandan Genocide with the goal of finding and destroying the Hutu rebel groups that had fled into the DRC.

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    Purpose of the Gacaca Courts

    The Gacaca courts were established in 2001 to try low-level officials and ordinary people who participated in the Rwandan genocide, aiming for community reconciliation and justice.

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    What is the UN?

    An international organization that works to promote peace, human rights, and sustainable development.

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    What is the Ottawa Treaty?

    An international treaty signed by 164 countries that bans the production, stockpiling, use, and transfer of anti-personnel landmines.

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    What is a microloan?

    A type of loan given to individuals who are typically excluded from traditional banking systems, often for very small amounts.

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    What is Grameen Bank?

    An organization that works to provide financial services to individuals in developing countries.

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    What is Global Income Inequality?

    A situation where the distribution of income is uneven, leading to a large gap between the wealthy and the poor.

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    What is foreign aid?

    Financial assistance provided by one country to another to help with economic development, humanitarian aid, or other needs.

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    Soweto

    The South African Township where 15 000 to 20 000 black high school students protested for better education on June 16, 1976. This protest was against the apartheid government's policy of teaching children in Afrikaans, a language seen as a symbol of white dominance.

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    Black South Africans outnumbered white South Africans 10 to 1

    The ratio of black to white South Africans at the time when apartheid laws were passed.

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    Coffee Farming in Rwanda

    The main export of Rwanda which was greatly affected by the genocide and subsequently rebuilt with international help.

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    Policies of Apartheid

    The laws passed in South Africa by the apartheid government to ensure that whites held political and economic power, which included barring black people from voting.

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    “Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.”

    A quote by Chinua Achebe reflecting on the historical narratives that are often biased toward the victor. It speaks to the importance of acknowledging different perspectives and histories.

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    Colonization of South Africa

    The initial colonization of South Africa by the Dutch, French, Portuguese, and British, which led to the displacement and dispossession of Indigenous peoples.

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    Eurocentric Views

    Refers to the perspective and beliefs that place European culture and history at the center of the world, often leading to the marginalization and misrepresentation of other cultures.

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    Gross Domestic Income (GDI)

    A measure of the total value of goods and services produced by a country in a given year.

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    0.7% GDI Foreign Aid Target

    The United Nations' suggested percentage of a country's GDI to be allocated to foreign aid.

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    Extreme Poverty

    The state of having very low income and limited access to basic resources like food, water, and healthcare.

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    Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

    A forum within the United Nations dedicated to addressing the issues and promoting the rights of Indigenous Peoples worldwide.

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    Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

    A declaration adopted by the United Nations that recognizes and affirms the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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    Globalization

    The process of nations expanding their influence and control over other parts of the world, often through colonization or trade.

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    Lack of Representation

    A situation where a group of people are not represented or included in decision-making processes, particularly in international organizations.

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    Language of the oppressor

    The term used by Archbishop Desmond Tutu to describe the language of the white minority government in South Africa during apartheid, highlighting its role in oppression and control.

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    Soweto Protests

    A series of protests by black students in Soweto, South Africa, on June 16, 1976, against the imposition of Afrikaans as the language of instruction in schools. The event led to the deaths of hundreds of protesters by police fire and sparked international outrage against apartheid.

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    Apartheid Boycott

    A movement that started in London in 1959 involving South African exiles who urged the British public to stop buying South African goods to economically cripple the apartheid regime. This international boycott contributed to South Africa's expulsion from the Commonwealth and the Olympics, isolating the country on the global stage.

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    Dismantling Apartheid

    The South African government's process of dismantling apartheid laws in 1986, gradually introducing equality and fairness. This period ended with the first multiracial elections in 1994 where all South Africans, regardless of race, could vote, leading to the victory of Nelson Mandela.

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    Truth and Reconciliation Commission

    A commission established by President Nelson Mandela in 1995 to investigate human rights abuses committed during apartheid in South Africa. This process aimed to provide a platform for victims to share their experiences, and for perpetrators to seek amnesty by revealing their role in the crimes.

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    Archbishop Desmond Tutu

    The Archbishop of Cape Town, Desmond Tutu, who oversaw the Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearings in South Africa. He provided leadership in confronting the country's violent past and promoting reconciliation between victims and perpetrators.

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    Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

    Non-profit organizations dedicated to a variety of causes, such as environmental protection, human rights advocacy, and providing aid around the world. They operate independently from governments and businesses, relying on volunteer work, donations, and sometimes corporate or government sponsorships to achieve their goals.

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    Study Notes

    Global Historical Globalization

    • The study examines the legacies of historical globalization, focusing on specific case studies, key terms, and the effectiveness of responses to these legacies.
    • Included in the study are discussions of genocide, Gacaca Courts, Apartheid, Foreign Aid, and Gross National Income.
    • A case study is focused on Rwanda.
    • The pre-colonial period of Rwanda included two principal indigenous groups: Hutus (85%) and Tutsis (15%).
    • Traditionally, Tutsis held positions of power, while Hutus were primarily labourers.
    • Despite a perceived lower social status, the two groups coexisted peacefully before colonization.

    Rwanda - Colonization

    • During the Scramble for Africa, Germany colonized Rwanda.
    • German colonial officials reinforced the traditional hierarchy.
    • Tutsis were appointed to key positions and perceived as 'more European'.
    • This contributed to future tensions.

    Rwanda - Post-Colonization

    • After World War II, most European colonies in Africa sought independence.
    • Belgium granted Rwanda independence in 1962.
    • A civil war erupted between Hutus and Tutsis, primarily over who would control the political power.
    • The Hutus formed a majority government, leading to escalating tensions and violence.
    • This resulted in many Tutsis fleeing Rwanda.

    Rwanda - Post-Genocide

    • Rwanda experienced a period of political instability following the genocide.
    • The UN Security Council established the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.
    • The effort intended to address high-ranking government and military officials who participated in the genocide.
    • The genocide resulted in significant societal changes, with a substantial proportion of the population becoming female by 2006.

    Gacaca Courts

    • By 2006, only 22 judgements had been made by the UN involving 28 people.
    • More than 130,000 people had yet to be tried for their participation in the genocide.
    • To combat this, traditional Rwandan gacaca courts were established to try low-level officials as well as ordinary people.
    • This method, described as "justice on the ground", involved the entire community in the proceedings and aimed at fostering reconciliation.

    International Support

    • Rwanda, after the genocide, received substantial international aid focused on health, education and food programs, among other initiatives.

    Rebuilding the Economy

    • Coffee was Rwanda's primary export during the Belgian rule.
    • During the genocide, many coffee farms were destroyed.
    • With the support of the international community, a substantial portion (30%) of the coffee farms were rebuilt.

    South Africa: History

    • In 1652, South Africa was colonized by the Dutch, then the French, Portuguese, and British.
    • Each colonization wave led to the displacement and suppression of Indigenous peoples.
    • This resulted in a Eurocentric perspective, where Indigenous and Indian immigrants were viewed as significantly different or inferior.

    Racism as Government Policy

    • South Africa became an independent dominion in 1926.
    • Even after independence, South Africa continued with racial segregation, known as apartheid.
    • Laws and regulations were enacted to maintain white political dominance.
    • Black South Africans held the numerical majority but had limited political and economic rights in comparison to white citizens.
    • This resulted in significant inequality.

    Apartheid Opposition

    • Apartheid policies were a source of widespread tension.
    • Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, numerous groups used various methods to oppose the apartheid regime.
    • The South African government responded to this opposition by banning protest organizations and imprisoning their leaders, including Nelson Mandela.

    Truth and Reconciliation Commission

    • Nelson Mandela and the South African government initiated the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in 1996.
    • The purpose of the TRC was to address the past atrocities caused by apartheid.
    • Archbishop Desmond Tutu was chosen as the chairperson of the Commission.
    • The TRC involved hearings designed to engage victims and perpetrators of human rights violations, and to reconcile the affected communities.

    Globalization and Income Inequality

    • Globalization has resulted in an increase in the volume, speed, and scope of global trade.
    • This has led to an uneven distribution of wealth, resulting in global income inequality.
    • The disparity in living standards between rich and poor nations is one of the negative impacts of extensive global trade.

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    Test your knowledge on critical events in South African and Rwandan history. This quiz covers topics from apartheid, the Soweto protests, to the Rwandan genocide. Explore the major figures, actions, and consequences that shaped these nations.

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