Apartheid Becomes an International Word (Grade 11 NSC Matric History): Quizzes
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What does the word 'apartheid' literally mean in Afrikaans?
What does the word 'apartheid' literally mean in Afrikaans?
Separateness
In which year did the National Party introduce apartheid as official policy in South Africa?
In which year did the National Party introduce apartheid as official policy in South Africa?
1948
What made apartheid different from earlier segregation practices?
What made apartheid different from earlier segregation practices?
It was legally enforced
Which racial groups were separated under apartheid?
Which racial groups were separated under apartheid?
Blacks, whites, coloureds & Indians
What was the world embracing globally when South Africa introduced apartheid in 1948?
What was the world embracing globally when South Africa introduced apartheid in 1948?
Human rights
Why was the timing of apartheid's introduction considered ironic?
Why was the timing of apartheid's introduction considered ironic?
World supported equality; SA enforced
Which event intensified international condemnation of South Africa's apartheid policies?
Which event intensified international condemnation of South Africa's apartheid policies?
Sharpeville Massacre
What types of economic pressure did the international community use against South Africa?
What types of economic pressure did the international community use against South Africa?
Trade embargoes & UN sanctions
What did cultural and sports boycotts involve?
What did cultural and sports boycotts involve?
Artists refused to perform; teams banned
How did many countries describe South Africa because of its racial policies?
How did many countries describe South Africa because of its racial policies?
'Polecat of the world'