Question 1
Which political party came to power in 1948 and formally introduced racial segregation policies?
- National Party
- African National Congress
- Liberal Party
- United Party
Show the answer
National Party
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South African History trivia quiz
How well do you really know South African History? Find out in a live duel. QuizDown has over 120 South African History questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.
What the South African History questions cover
- Great Trek
- Freedom Charter
- Anglo-Zulu War
- Black Consciousness
- Cape Colony
- Land Act
- Mandela
- Soweto Uprising
- Truth Commission
- Zulu Kingdom
- Apartheid Laws
- Boer War
Try three South African History questions
Question 2
In what year was the anti-apartheid leader imprisoned for 27 years released from custody?
- 1984
- 1990
- 1994
- 1976
Show the answer
1990
Question 3
On which island was the famous anti-apartheid leader held for much of his imprisonment?
- Dassen Island
- Marion Island
- Robben Island
- St. Helena Island
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Robben Island
In a real match you’d have ten seconds for each, and faster right answers score more.
How a South African History match works
- Seven rounds. The same seven South African History questions for you and your opponent.
- Ten seconds each. A right answer in two seconds scores 20; at the buzzer, 11.
- The last round counts double. It’s never over until it’s over.
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