Question 1

What was the predominant language in business and industry in 20th century South Africa?

Accepted Answer

English was the predominant language in business and industry in 20th century South Africa due to British colonial influence and its status as a global business language.

Question 2

According to the text, the results of the huge discrepancy in resources allocated to blacks and whites during the apartheid era are most apparent in:

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

South African history illustrates how:

Accepted Answer

South African history demonstrates how ethnic relations can be fluid and change dramatically in a relatively short period of time. This is evident in the transition from apartheid to a democracy, where the previously dominant white minority was forced to relinquish power to the majority black population after years of struggle and resistance. The dismantling of apartheid and the establishment of a multiethnic society shows that change is possible through social and political action.

Question 4

Which term best describes the political and racial system in South Africa before the demise of apartheid?

Accepted Answer

Pigmentocracy refers to a social hierarchy based on skin color, where lighter-skinned individuals hold more power and privilege. This was the case in South Africa before the end of apartheid, where a white minority government enforced strict segregation and discrimination against the black majority population. The other answer choices are not accurate descriptions of the political and racial system in South Africa during apartheid.

Question 5

What was the primary motivating factor for the Boer Wars?

Accepted Answer

The primary motivating factor for the Boer Wars was the discovery of diamond and gold in South Africa, which led to tensions between the Boers (Dutch settlers) and the British who sought to control these resources.

Question 6

Apartheid began around __________ and saw its demise around ___________.

Accepted Answer

Apartheid began in the 1950s when the National Party came to power in South Africa and implemented a series of laws that institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination. Apartheid officially ended in 1990 when the South African government, led by President F.W. de Klerk, began negotiations with Nelson Mandela and other anti-apartheid leaders to end the discriminatory system.

Question 7

Which description of black Africans is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Black Africans make up approximately 80% of the continent's population. They are not a culturally unified group, as Africa is incredibly diverse with thousands of ethnic groups and languages. Many Africans are at least nominally Christian, though Islam and traditional religions are also widely practiced. The reference to several Bantu tribes acknowledges the diversity within the African population, though it's important to note that not all Africans are descended from Bantu tribes.

Question 8

The first cornerstone of apartheid was the Population Registration Act of 1950, which:

Accepted Answer

The Population Registration Act of 1950 legally required all South Africans to carry detailed registration papers at all times, including their racial classification. This was the foundation of apartheid as it institutionalized racial categorization and differentiation, denying basic human rights and freedoms to non-white South Africans.

Question 9

As of 2013, whites comprise approximately __________ of the population in South Africa.

Accepted Answer

As of 2013, whites made up approximately 9 percent of South Africa's population, reflecting the demographic distribution in the post-apartheid era.

Question 10

The South African apartheid system closely resembled which period of black-white relations in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Both the South African apartheid system and the Jim Crow era (which lasted from the late 19th century to the mid-1960s) in the United States enforced racial segregation and discrimination against non-white individuals. Both systems also implemented laws that restricted the rights and opportunities of non-white individuals, including laws that limited their access to education, employment, and housing.

Question 11

After a war in 1899, the British interned the __________ in concentration camps where 26,000 died in captivity.

Accepted Answer

The term "Boers" refers to the white South African settlers of mainly Dutch, German, and French Huguenot descent who waged a bitter and protracted war against British colonial forces between 1899 and 1902. During the conflict, the British implemented a policy of scorched earth, burning farms and homesteads and rounding up women and children, many of whom were sent to concentration camps where they suffered from malnutrition, disease, and squalid conditions. Of the approximately 115,000 people interned, over 26,000 Boer women and children died in captivity.

Question 12

What is the single overriding criterion of societal power in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Throughout history, the single overriding criterion of societal power in South Africa has been skin color, with white people holding the most power and privilege while Black people face systemic oppression and discrimination. This system of racial hierarchy was institutionalized under apartheid and continues to impact society today, despite the formal end of apartheid in 1994.

Question 13

Through the Group Areas Act, each racial group was assigned a:

Accepted Answer

Through the Group Areas Act, each racial group was assigned a demarcated place of residence, also known as "group areas". These areas were strictly segregated and people were not allowed to live outside of their assigned area without a permit.

Question 14

The trekking movement:

Accepted Answer

The trekking movement refers to the migration of Boers (Dutch settlers) from the Cape Colony interior in the 1830s to escape British rule and find new land for farming. This movement led to clashes over interior land resources between the Boers and the Bantu, resulting in violent conflicts and the displacement of many Bantu groups from their traditional lands.

Question 15

The rise of apartheid is particularly striking because it occurred:

Accepted Answer

Apartheid was a system of racial segregation that was implemented in South Africa from 1948 to 1994. It was a unique system of racial discrimination that was not seen in other countries at the time.

Question 16

The creation of "homelands" by the South African regime was designed to:

Accepted Answer

The creation of homelands, or Bantustans, was a policy of apartheid which aimed to separate black South Africans from white South Africans while still keeping them economically exploitable. The homelands were designated as independent states, but they were heavily dependent on the South African government and were not recognized by the international community. The purpose was to deny black South Africans citizenship and political rights in South Africa while still retaining their labor for the white-dominated economy.

Question 17

What was one of the mandates of petty apartheid?

Accepted Answer

Petty apartheid refers to the segregation of public facilities and social events, and one of its mandates was indeed the prohibition of sexual intercourse between whites and blacks, aiming to maintain the racial purity as perceived by the apartheid regime.

Question 18

Which group would be most likely to view Africans through a paternalistic lens in the 19^th century?

Accepted Answer

The British, during their colonial rule in Africa, often viewed Africans through a paternalistic lens, believing they were bringing civilization and enlightenment to the continent, which justified their imperial and colonial policies. This perspective was part of the broader ideology of the "White Man's Burden," which suggested that it was the duty of European powers to civilize the "lesser" races.

Question 19

Which group were the primary instigators of apartheid?

Accepted Answer

Apartheid was a system of racial segregation enforced by the National Party government in South Africa between 1948 and 1994. The National Party was mostly made up of Afrikaners, white South Africans who descended from Dutch settlers in the 17th century. They viewed themselves as a superior race and believed in segregating people based on their race, which led to the institutionalization of apartheid in South Africa.

Question 20

Pierre van den Berghe (1978) referred to the South African sociopolitical system as a Herrenvolk democracy.What did he mean by this?

Accepted Answer

A Herrenvolk democracy is a state in which one ethnic or racial group dominates and controls the political and economic power while other groups are excluded or subjugated. In the case of South African sociopolitical system, whites controlled power and held most democratic features of political rule while ruling blacks dictatorially. This was due to the apartheid system that enforced segregation and discrimination between whites and non-whites. Therefore, Choice C is the best option.

Quiz 14: South Africa: Society in Transition

What was the predominant language in business and industry in 20th century South Africa?

According to the text, the results of the huge discrepancy in resources allocated to blacks and whites during the apartheid era are most apparent in:

South African history illustrates how:

Which term best describes the political and racial system in South Africa before the demise of apartheid?

What was the primary motivating factor for the Boer Wars?

Apartheid began around and saw its demise around _.

Which description of black Africans is most accurate?

The first cornerstone of apartheid was the Population Registration Act of 1950, which:

As of 2013, whites comprise approximately __________ of the population in South Africa.

The South African apartheid system closely resembled which period of black-white relations in the U.S.?

After a war in 1899, the British interned the __________ in concentration camps where 26,000 died in captivity.

What is the single overriding criterion of societal power in South Africa?

Through the Group Areas Act, each racial group was assigned a:

The trekking movement:

The rise of apartheid is particularly striking because it occurred:

The creation of "homelands" by the South African regime was designed to:

What was one of the mandates of petty apartheid?

Which group would be most likely to view Africans through a paternalistic lens in the 19^th century?

Which group were the primary instigators of apartheid?

Pierre van den Berghe (1978) referred to the South African sociopolitical system as a Herrenvolk democracy.What did he mean by this?

Quiz 14: South Africa: Society in Transition

What was the predominant language in business and industry in 20th century South Africa?

According to the text, the results of the huge discrepancy in resources allocated to blacks and whites during the apartheid era are most apparent in:

South African history illustrates how:

Which term best describes the political and racial system in South Africa before the demise of apartheid?

What was the primary motivating factor for the Boer Wars?

Apartheid began around __________ and saw its demise around ___________.

Which description of black Africans is most accurate?

The first cornerstone of apartheid was the Population Registration Act of 1950, which:

As of 2013, whites comprise approximately __________ of the population in South Africa.

The South African apartheid system closely resembled which period of black-white relations in the U.S.?

After a war in 1899, the British interned the __________ in concentration camps where 26,000 died in captivity.

What is the single overriding criterion of societal power in South Africa?

Through the Group Areas Act, each racial group was assigned a:

The trekking movement:

The rise of apartheid is particularly striking because it occurred:

The creation of "homelands" by the South African regime was designed to:

What was one of the mandates of petty apartheid?

Which group would be most likely to view Africans through a paternalistic lens in the 19th century?

Which group were the primary instigators of apartheid?

Pierre van den Berghe (1978) referred to the South African sociopolitical system as a Herrenvolk democracy.What did he mean by this?

Apartheid began around and saw its demise around _.

Which group would be most likely to view Africans through a paternalistic lens in the 19^th century?