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On 26 April 1994, the new national flag of the Republic of South Africa was unfurled marking the newly born government in the world. What type of government was it?

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The policy of ‘Apartheid’ was adopted by the government of
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This image captures the spirit of South Africa today. South Africans call themselves a rainbow nation.

Can you guess why?

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Identify the name of the system of racial discrimination in South Africa?
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Which organisation led the struggle against the policies of segregation in South Africa?
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What was the name of the organisation that led the fight against segregation policies for African ?
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Aparthied was the system of discrimination against the blacks, followed by the British.
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In which way did the system of apartheid discriminate among the South Africans?
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Which of these was the most salient underlying conflict in the making of a democratic constitution in South Africa?
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Following a long series of negotiations both South Africa and the British agreed to a compromise. Name the principle they agreed upon.
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What was the name given to the policy of racial separation of non-white citizens and their subsequent ill treatment by the government of South Africa.
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Which year marked the end of Apartheid in South Africa?
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Which government tried Nelson Mandela for treason?
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Several countries denounced apartheid as unjust and racist. But the white racist government continued to rule by detaining, torturing and killing thousands of black and coloured people.
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With the end of apartheid, who became the first President of South African Republic?
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Does the story of South African struggle for freedom remind you of the Indian National Movement? Make a list of similarities and dissimilarities between the two on the following points:

1. Nature of colonialism

2. Relationship between different communities

3. Leadership: Gandhi/ Mandela

4. Party that led the struggle: African National Congress/ Indian National Congress

5. Method of struggle

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Which of the following is correct with regards to the term 'Apartheid'?
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The new African government accepted everyone in their nation as their citizens.
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Cotyledons are also called-
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What would have happened in South Africa, if the black majority had decided to take revenge on the whites for all their oppression and exploitation?
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Nelson Mandela was denied to be chosen as the first President of independent Africa.