The History Of South Africa: Apartheid Trivia Quiz

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The History Of South Africa: Apartheid Trivia Quiz - Quiz

Apartheid was a structure of longstanding racial segregation in South Africa and southwest Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s. It was characterized by white supremacy. During this quiz, you will have to know what Nelson Mandela’s African name is and which South African president started abolishing Apartheid laws and later ended it. This quiz will provide you insight into the history of South Africa.

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1.

What is Nelson Mandela's African name?
- A.
  
  Rolilhlahla
- B.
  
  Nelson
- C.
  
  Charlie
- D.
  
  Apple
Correct Answer
A. Rolilhlahla

Explanation
Rolilhlahla is Mandela's African name. His English Name is Nelson. He was given his English name, Nelson, by a teacher at his school because it was easy to pronounce.

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2.

What does the South African party ANC stand for?
- A.
  
  African National Congress
- B.
  
  Army Nurse Corps
- C.
  
  Australian Navy Cadets
- D.
  
  A Nothern Chorus
Correct Answer
A. African National Congress

Explanation
ANC stands for African National Congress.

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Which South African president started aboloshing Apartheid laws and later put an end to it?
- A.
  
  F.W. de Klerk
- B.
  
  Jacob Zuma
- C.
  
  Thabo Mbeki
- D.
  
  P.W. Botha
Correct Answer
A. F.W. de Klerk

Explanation
F.W. de Klerk started aboloshing Apartheid laws in the late 80's. He finally putan end to Apartheid in 1994.

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Who was the leader of the ANC in 1994 when they won the election?
- A.
  
  Martin Luther King Jr.
- B.
  
  Mahatma Gandhi
- C.
  
  Barack Obama
- D.
  
  Nelson Mandela
Correct Answer
D. Nelson Mandela

Explanation
Nelson Mandela was the leader of the ANC.

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5.

In what year, did Apartheid officially end?
- A.
  
  1964
- B.
  
  1974
- C.
  
  1984
- D.
  
  1994
- E.
  
  2004
Correct Answer
D. 1994

Explanation
Apartheid officially ended in 1994.

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For how many years, was Mandela in prison for?
- A.
  
  2 Years
- B.
  
  7 Years
- C.
  
  17 Years
- D.
  
  27 Years
Correct Answer
D. 27 Years

Explanation
Mandela was in prinson for 27 years at Robben Island.

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What is the name of ANC's opposition?
- A.
  
  The other ANC party
- B.
  
  Blue Party
- C.
  
  National Party
- D.
  
  Unity Party
Correct Answer
C. National Party

Explanation
National Party.

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The History Of South Africa: Apartheid Trivia Quiz

What is Nelson Mandela's African name?

What does the South African party ANC stand for?

Which South African president started aboloshing Apartheid laws and later put an end to it?

Who was the leader of the ANC in 1994 when they won the election?

In what year, did Apartheid officially end?

For how many years, was Mandela in prison for?

What is the name of ANC's opposition?