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Depth Study: South Africa, 1948–94
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

In the 1948 South African general election, the National Party campaigned on a policy of 'apartheid'. What does the Afrikaans word 'apartheid' mean?

  1. Togetherness
  2. Separateness
  3. Unity
  4. Freedom
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✓ Answer: BSeparateness
Award 1 mark for identifying that 'apartheid' is the Afrikaans word meaning 'separateness' or 'apartness'. A is incorrect — 'togetherness' is the opposite of the policy's intent. C is incorrect — 'unity' contradicts the segregationist nature of the policy. D is incorrect — 'freedom' was not the aim of apartheid legislation.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

In 1994, South Africa held its first democratic elections with universal suffrage. The election results showed that the ANC won 62.65% of the vote. Which of the following was a direct consequence of this election result?

  1. The continuation of National Party rule
  2. Nelson Mandela becoming President of South Africa
  3. The establishment of separate homelands
  4. The introduction of pass laws
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✓ Answer: BNelson Mandela becoming President of South Africa
Award 1 mark for identifying that the ANC's electoral victory led to Mandela's inauguration as the first democratically elected President on 10 May 1994. A is incorrect — the National Party lost power. C is incorrect — homelands were abolished. D is incorrect — pass laws had been repealed in 1986.
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