South Africa – Apartheid 1948 – 1994 Quiz
1. The era of Apartheid lasted from ________ to ______(year).
2. Who was the first Prime Minister who institutionalized Apartheid in South Africa in 1948?
3. Name the World War 2 fighter ace who became President of the ‘Torch Commando’ (anti-apartheid movement).
4. In 1954 “Die Stem” replaced the existing national anthem of South Africa. What was the existing anthem?
5. Name the statement of core principles adopted by the Congress of the People in 1955.
6. Why did 20 000 women march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria in 1956?
7. Name one of the women who led this march.
8. Who formed the PAC?
9. After a day of demonstrations against Pass Laws 69 people were killed on 21 March 1960. What did this day become known as?
10. In 1963 ten leading opponents of apartheid went on trial on charges of sabotage. What did this trial become known as?
11. What was the armed wing of the ANC called?
12. What was the predominantly ‘white’ student organization (acronym) in South Africa called?
13. What was the name chosen for the all-black student organization (acronym) in 1968?
14. Who assassinated Hendrik Verwoerd in 1966?
15. Which international rugby team toured SA in 1974?
16. Why did 20 000 school children march in protest in Soweto 1976?
17. In 1976 an iconic image of a 13 year boy who died during these riots was published around the world. What is this boys Name?
18. A female Rhodes University residence was named after an anti-apartheid activist who was killed by a letter bomb in Mozambique in 1982. Who was
she?
19. Which former SA Prime Minister was involved in the Information Scandal in 1979?
20. Name the founder of the Black Consciousness Movement who died while in detention in 1977.
21. Name the former Kingswood College schoolboy who died while in detention in 1982.
22. What did UDF stand for?
23. Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984?
24. What did/does COSATU stand for?
25. Who made the infamous “Rubicon” speech in 1985?
26. Name the leader of Mozambique who died in a plane crash in 1986.
27. Which prison was Nelson Mandela moved to after he left Robben Island?
28. Which right wing organization was headed by Eugene Terrblanche?
29. In which year was Nelson Mandela released?
30. How many years did Nelson Mandela spend in prison?
Answers:
1.1948 – 1994;
2. D.F. Malan;
3. Sailor Malan;
4. God Save the Queen;
5. Freedom Charter;
6. to present a petition against the carrying of passes by women to the prime minister;
7. Lilian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph, Rahima Moosa, Sophie Williams;
8. Robert Sobukwe;
9. Sharpville Massacre;
10. Rivonia;
11. Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK);
12. NUSAS;
13. SASO;
14. Dimitri Tsafendas;
15. British Lions;
16. About the use of Afrikaans in their schools;
17. Hector Pietersen;
18. Ruth First;
19. B.J. Vorster;
20. Steve Biko;
21. Neil Aggett;
22. United Democratic Front;
23. Desmond Tutu;
24. Congress of South African Trade Unions;
25. P.W. Botha;
26. Samora Machel;
27. Victor Verster;
28. AWB – Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging;
29. 1990;
30. 27 years.
