Gr 12 History Ch 4.2: 1976 Soweto Uprising
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What was the main reason for the 1976 Soweto Uprising?

  • To promote the use of Afrikaans as a national language.
  • To fight for independence from British colonial rule.
  • To demand better living conditions in Soweto.
  • To protest against the apartheid government's education policy. (correct)

    • What was the significance of Steve Biko's teachings in the Soweto Uprising?

  • He advocated for the use of Afrikaans in schools.
  • He was a strong supporter of the apartheid government.
  • He promoted the idea of black supremacy.
  • He fostered a sense of pride, resilience, and self-awareness among black South Africans. (correct)

    • What was the apartheid government's response to the Soweto Uprising?

  • They introduced a new policy of bilingual education.
  • They maintained their policy of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction.
  • They relaxed the strict enforcement of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction. (correct)
  • They completely abandoned the policy of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction.

    • What was the outcome of the government's repressive tactics after the uprising?

    <p>Increased killings, arrests, and imprisonments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the peaceful march by students on June 16, 1976?

    <p>The police responded with live ammunition, resulting in the deaths of several students.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to many young South Africans after the uprising?

    <p>They fled the country and joined the ranks of the ANC and the PAC in exile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Hector Pieterson's image?

    <p>His image became an iconic representation of the uprising.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the language policy that sparked the Soweto Uprising?

    <p>Enforcing Afrikaans as the medium of instruction in schools.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the effect of the government's banning of organizations associated with the Black Consciousness movement?

    <p>It legitimized the resistance movements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the broader context of the Soweto Uprising?

    <p>A crucial moment in the anti-apartheid struggle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the international community's response to the Soweto Uprising?

    <p>Increased global pressure on the South African government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was highlighted by the 1976 Soweto Uprising?

    <p>The importance of cultural and linguistic identity in the struggle against oppression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the language policy viewed as culturally and linguistically insensitive?

    <p>Because Afrikaans was not the mother tongue of the black students.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the underlying grievance reflected in the Soweto Uprising?

    <p>Protest against the apartheid government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of June 16 in South Africa?

    <p>It is now commemorated as Youth Day in South Africa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Soweto Uprising on the anti-apartheid movement?

    <p>It demonstrated the power of youth activism and highlighted the importance of cultural and linguistic identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary concern of the black students regarding the enforcement of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction?

    <p>It was seen as a way to further subjugate the black population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Black Consciousness movement in the Soweto Uprising?

    <p>It fostered a sense of pride, resilience, and self-awareness among black South Africans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the peaceful march by students turn violent?

    <p>The police responded with live ammunition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Soweto Uprising on the apartheid system?

    <p>It highlighted the deep-seated grievances against the apartheid system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the symbolic significance of Hector Pieterson's image?

    <p>It represented the brutality of the apartheid government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the underlying concern of the black students regarding the language policy?

    <p>They saw it as a threat to their cultural identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the Black Consciousness movement in shaping the students' response to the language policy?

    <p>It encouraged students to adopt a more assertive attitude towards the government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the broader context of the Soweto Uprising?

    <p>It was a moment of crisis in the apartheid system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the government's increased repressive tactics after the uprising?

    <p>Further killings, arrests, and imprisonments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to several organizations associated with the Black Consciousness movement after the uprising?

    <p>They were banned by the government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the government's repressive tactics on the resistance movements?

    <p>They were significantly bolstered and legitimized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the 1976 Soweto Uprising in the anti-apartheid movement?

    <p>It was a turning point in the anti-apartheid movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the brutal suppression of the uprising lead to?

    <p>International condemnation of the government's response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the influx of new members on the ANC and the PAC?

    <p>Their capabilities and ranks were significantly bolstered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the government's language policy reflect?

    <p>A complete disregard for cultural and linguistic identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What continues to inspire movements for justice and equality worldwide?

    <p>The legacy of the 1976 Soweto Uprising.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the apartheid government's primary motivation behind enforcing Afrikaans as the medium of instruction?

    <p>To further subjugate and marginalize the black population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Black Consciousness in shaping the students' response to the language policy?

    <p>It fostered a sense of pride, resilience, and self-awareness among black students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the immediate trigger for the 1976 Soweto Uprising?

    <p>The enforcement of the language policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the police response to the student march on June 16, 1976?

    <p>The police responded with live ammunition, resulting in student deaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Hector Pieterson's image?

    <p>It represented the brutality of the apartheid regime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the broader context of the 1976 Soweto Uprising?

    <p>A national struggle against the apartheid system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary concern of the black students regarding the enforcement of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction?

    <p>It was impractical and culturally insensitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Black Consciousness movement in the Soweto Uprising?

    <p>It fostered a sense of black pride and self-awareness among students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the apartheid government's initial response to the 1976 Soweto Uprising?

    <p>To increase repressive tactics and enforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary consequence of the government's repressive tactics after the uprising?

    <p>Further killings, arrests, and imprisonments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the immediate result of the influx of new members into the ANC and the PAC?

    <p>A significant bolstering of their ranks and capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the government's banning of organizations associated with the Black Consciousness movement?

    <p>The stifling of dissent and control of the narrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the broader impact of the 1976 Soweto Uprising?

    <p>An intensification of international pressure on the apartheid government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the 1976 Soweto Uprising in the anti-apartheid movement?

    <p>It marked a turning point in the struggle against apartheid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the government's language policy for black students?

    <p>It was viewed as culturally and linguistically insensitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What continues to inspire movements for justice and equality worldwide?

    <p>The 1976 Soweto Uprising</p> Signup and view all the answers

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