South Africa
What us the capitol of Nigeria
Abuja
The South African system in which racial groups were separated and discrimination was legal
Apartheid
Why was Nelson Mandela sentenced life in prison
Because he tried to leave the country illegally
Why is South Africa called the rainbow nation
Because it has over 30+ ethnic groups
What are the two main rivers that make up the Nile River
Blue Nile River and the White Nile River
Who came and tried to take over South Africa in the 1800s
British, French, and Germans
What is the main religion of South Africa
Christianity
What is the second largest rain forests in the world that is located in Africa
Congo rainforest
To treat people unfairly based on race, religion, or gender
Discriminate
Who did Nelson Mandela succeed
F. W. de Klerk
Who let Nelson Mandela out of prison
F. W. de Klerk
What is south Africa world's largest producer of
Gold and diamonds
Who gave Nelson Mandela the name Nelson
His teacher
South African lands where blacks were forced to live during apartheid; driest and least fertile parts of the country; 10
Homelands
Who is the president of South Africa
Jacob Zuma
When was Nelson Mandela born
July 18, 1918
What two countries in Africa were not colonized by europe
Liberia and Ethiopia
What happened in December 2013
Nelson Mandela died
What is the most populous country in Africa
Nigeria
Is Nelson, nelson Mandela's real name
No
What did Nelson Mandela and F. W. de Klerk win together
Nobel Peace Prize
What is the capital of South Africa
Pretoria
Who died in 1901
Queen Victoria
What is the currency of South Africa
Rand
Where did Nelson Mandela spend his 27 years in jail
Robben island
Where does Africa rank in size out of all seven continents
Second
Who won the Boer war
The British
Who took over South Africa in the 1600s
The Dutch
What connects Africa and Asia
The Sinai peninsula
What is another name for the Dutch
The boers
What is south Africa's nickname
The rainbow nation
What separates Africa and Europe
The strait of gilbraltar
What province did they find gold and diamonds in
Transvaal
When the British came where did the Dutch move in South Africa
Transvaal and Orange Free State
What are the four main color groups in South Africa
Whites, blacks, Asians, and colored
What is south Africa's largest ethnic group
Zulu
When did South Africa become a independent country under the British rule
1910
When did South Africa hold the first election in which all races can vote
1994
How long was Nelson Mandela president
1994-1999
How long was Nelson Mandela in prison
27 years
How long did the Boer war last
3 years (1899-1902)
How many countries is Africa made up of
55 countries
How many provinces does South Africa have
9
How big would you describe the Sahara desert
1/4 or 25% of Africa
