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- 1. Multiple Choice
Who called themselves "Afrikaners"?
Dutch colonists in South Africa
members of the African National Congress
citizens who voted in South Africa's first truly democratic election
international business people who pressured the South African government to end apartheid
- 2. Multiple Choice
The African National Congress fought against _____.
apartheid
land takeovers
Dutch colonization
freeing Nelson Mandela
- 3. Multiple Choice
What percentage of eligible voters cast ballots in South Africa's first truly democratic election after apartheid ended?
nearly 10%
nearly 30%
nearly 70%
nearly 90%
- 4. Multiple Choice
In what area have black South Africans made tremendous gains since apartheid ended?
land ownership
personal wealth
political empowerment
all of the above
- 5. Multiple Choice
In the article, the author refers to "a historic election." She is referring to the election of _____.
F.W. de Klerk
Barack Obama
Nelson Mandela
all of the above
- 6. Multiple Choice
The author says, "One of the thorniest unsolved problems in South Africa is land reform." Which word does the author use to emphasize the difficulty of solving the problem?
one
thorniest
unsolved
reform
- 7. Multiple Choice
Based on the article, you can reasonably infer that black South Africans who participate in land takeovers are doing so to ______.
create chaos in the country
build wealth for themselves
gain access to better schools
help end corruption in the government
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which quotation used in the article best supports the idea that black South Africans can build wealth by owning land?
"We see that land, we must take that land," said Zola Ndlasi.
"English is the first language of only about 9% of the population, Campbell says."
"If I build a house, then I will leave this for my children," says Lubabalo Mpiliso
"I never spoke to the people myself," Smit says.
- 9. Multiple Choice
"This beach is for White persons only." Which vocabulary word is being described in this quote?
Impoverished
eligible
exacerbate
apartheid
- 10. Multiple Choice
The living conditions were extremely dangerous, dirty, and meager. Which vocabulary word describes the living conditions?
Impoverished
Infrastructure
Exacerbate
Lingering
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