Unit Evaluation Module

 

Multiple Choice

  1. What was the name of the first "white" settlers in South Africa?

    2. A) Germans B) Dutch C) British D) Americans

  2. What does "apartheid" translate into?

    3. A) black B) white C) apartness D) little African

  3. What two items discovered in South Africa changed its history?

    4. A) gold and diamonds B) horses and chickens C) copper and silver

    D) oranges and lemons

  4. What was the name of the winning political party in 1948? (beginning of apartheid)

    5. A) National Party B) Umkhonto we Sizwe C) Republicans D) ANC

  5. Name of the militant group that was created from the ANC?

    6. A) National Party B) Black Panthers C) Pink Panthers

    D) Umkhonto we Sizwe

  6. Name of the Current president of South Africa?

A) F. W. DeClerk B) Nelson Mandela C) James Njongwe D) Al Gore

 

Short Answer

Give a well-written response to the following prompt. Make sure you answer the question correctly and give at least two supporting arguments.

Prompt:

How did the discovery of diamonds and gold in South Africa lead to the establishment of segregation laws "apartheid?"

 

Essay

Give a well-written response to the following prompt. Make sure you answer the question correctly and give at least two supporting arguments.

Prompt:

Explain how "apartheid" came to an end and the key factors that lead to its demise. Also include any people that made significant strides for its removal.

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