Who was the first Black president of South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
What year did South Africa become a republic?
1941
1951
1961
1931
What was the name of the policy of racial segregation enforced until the early 1990s?
Splitheid
Separatheid
Apartheid
Otherheid
What significant political event occurred in South Africa in 1994?
First fully democratic, multiracial elections
Thabo Mbeki became president
Nelson Mandela was released from prison
Nelson Mandela got married
What international sports event did South Africa host in 2010?
The Olympics
Rugby World Cup
Cricket World Cup
FIFA World Cup
Who was Desmond Tutu?
Judge and anti-apartheid activist.
Archbishop and anti-apartheid activist.
King and anti-apartheid activisit.
President and anti-apartheid activist.
Which city is NOT a capital city of South Africa?
Cape Town
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Bloemfontein
Name the two oceans that surround the southern coast of South Africa.
Atlantic and Indian
Atlantic and Pacific
Indian and Arctic
Pacific and Indian
What major river flows through South Africa and Mozambique?
eGoli River
Swatini River
KwaZulu River
Limpopo River
Name the infamous island prison where Nelson Mandela was held.
Robben Island
Roban Island
Robban Island
Robin Island
Which South African city is known as the "Mother City"?
Ladysmith
Cape Town
Pretoria
Johannesburg
Which province is known for its extensive vineyards?
Gauteng
KwaZulu-Natal
Western Cape
Limpopo
Name the desert located in the northwestern part of South Africa.
Kwahili Desert
Kahara Desert
Kalahari Desert
Kierra Desert
What is the national flower of South Africa?
Daffodil
Protea
Rose
Geranium
What do South Africans call a barbecue?
Braai
Breei
Bruui
Brooi
What is the name of the South African currency?
Rand
Phuza
Mbeki
Mandela
