Which of the following statements is NOT true ?

South Africa has the second largest economy in Africa

What was the aim of the UDF ?

To co-ordinate internal opposition to apartheid

What did the Group Areas Act do ?

It created different residential areas for different races ?

Who were the Black Sash ?

White women who protested silently against apartheid

What did the 1911 Mines and Works Act do ?

Only white people could occupy the best paid jobs

How did British obtain most of the slaves ?

They bought them from Nigerian tribesmen

What happened in the Marikana Massacre in 2012 ?

Striking miners were killed by the police

The first apartheid Prime Minister

Which of the following statements is NOT true ?

The British were the first Europeans to export slaves to the Americas

What happened when the Nigerian government announced an unconditional pardon for militants in the Niger Delta ?

Violence and kidnappings decreased

Which of the following statements about the Fulani people is NOT true ?

They arrived in Nigeria before the Hausa people

Which of the following statements is NOT correct ?

Not everyone has access to electricity but if they do the service is reliab

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1
Which of the following statements is NOT true ?
The government has not invested enough money in essential infrastructure
The ORCD thinks South Africa’s economy should be better than it is
GPD has fallen since 2008
South Africa has the second largest economy in Africa
2
When was the Fourth Republic set up ?
1995
1999
1993
1983
3
What is Nigeria’s nickname ?
The jewel of Africa
The sick country of Africa
The oil well of Africa
The Giant of Africa
4
What was the aim of the UDF ?
To raise funds to fight against apartheid
To co-ordinate internal opposition to apartheid
To raise international awareness about apartheid
5
How many members are elected to the National Assembly ?
300
350
450
400
6
Which of the following is NOT a trade union ?
NACTU
BBBEE
FEDUSA
COSATU
7
What is the largest city in Nigeria ?
Port Harcourt
Kano
Abuja
Lagos
8
Which of the following countries is one of Nigeria’s major export partners ?
the United Kingdom
Portugal
India
the United States
9
What did the Group Areas Act do ?
It limited the number of people who could meet at any one time
It determined which public services should exist in each area
It created different residential areas for different races ?
10
Who were the Black Sash ?
Black women who sent food parcels to political prisoners
Women who prayed for people sentenced to death
White women who protested silently against apartheid
11
In which year did a new constitution create State Governments ?
1995
1999
2000
1960
12
What did the word “Bantu” mean during apartheid ?
An African language
Any person who didn’t have white skin
A person with black skin
13
Where do the Yoruba people live ?
In the southwest
In the northeast
In the northwest
In the southeast
14
What did the 1911 Mines and Works Act do ?
It created a minimum wage for black workers
Only white people could occupy the best paid jobs
It improved safety in the mines
15
In which year did Nigeria become independent ?
1965
1955
1950
1960
16
In which years was oil discovered in Nigeria ?
1948
1968
1958
1978
17
Which European country was the first to explore the West African coast ?
Spain
Portugal
France
England
18
How did British obtain most of the slaves ?
They captured them during slave-hunting expeditions
They bought them from the Portuguese
They stole them from Nigerian chiefs
They bought them from Nigerian tribesmen
19
What happened in the Marikana Massacre in 2012 ?
Striking miners killed policemen
Striking miners killed the mine owners
Striking miners from different ethnic group killed each other
Striking miners were killed by the police
20
After 1967, how long could someone be held in detention for without a trial ?
90 days
180 days
Indefinitely
21
What is the second most important party in South Africa in terms of number of votes ?
The DA
The IFP
The ANC
The EFF
22
What is the National Assembly ?
the upper house of parliament
the lower house of parliament
what is called the “Cabinet” in the British parliamentary system
the President’s advisors
23
When did South Africa adopt its current constitution ?
1990
2000
1994
1996
24
In which year did Nigeria gain independence ?
1970
1950
1960
1980
25
Who was D.F. Malan ?
The first apartheid Prime Minister
The Education Minister who wanted all children to be taught in Afrikaans
The Head of the Secret Services
26
How many different committees did the TRC have ?
5
4
3
27
What did the word “Bantu” mean during apartheid ?
An African language
Any person who didn’t have white skin
A person with black skin
28
Which ethnic group began to oppose Royal Dutch Shell in the 1990s ?
The Ogoni
The Yoruba
The Ijaw
The Igbo
29
Which crime is considered to be quick way to get rich ?
kidnapping
drug trafficking
bank robbery
arms trafficking
30
Which of the following statements is NOT true ?
The Yoruba believed that owning a slave was a status symbol
Slavery existed in Nigeria before the arrival of Europeans
The British were the first Europeans to export slaves to the Americas
in Igbo society, members of an inferior caste were kept as slaves
31
What is the head of the Provincial government called ?
The President
The Chairperson
The Premier
The Head Minister
32
Which years did apartheid begin ?
1945
1960
1948
33
What happened when the Nigerian government announced an unconditional pardon for militants in the Niger Delta ?
The old leaders were immediately replaced by new leaders
Violence and kidnappings decreased
Nothing
Acts of sabotage increased
34
In which year was Nelson Mandela released from prison ?
1992
1994
1990
35
Which of the following statements is NOT true ?
More people have mobile phones than landline phones
South Africa has a very high level of internet connectivity
Some adults do not have access to any type of phone
Broadband is relatively cheap
36
Which of the following statements about the Fulani people is NOT true ?
They were mostly Muslim
They arrived in Nigeria before the Hausa people
They were originally cattle herders
Around half of them also speak Hausa
37
Which sector employs the largest percentage of the workforce ?
Finances
Agriculture
Industry
Services
38
How many states currently impose Sharia law ?
12
11
15
10
39
When was wine first produced in South Africa ?
In the 18th century
In the 19th century
In the 17th century
In the 20th century
40
Where is Montane vegetation found ?
Near the border with Niger
In coastal areas
In the centre of the country
Near the border with Cameroon
41
Which of the following does Nigeria NOT export ?
liquified natural gas
pharmaceutical drugs
oil
refined petroleum products
42
Which of the following statements about Igbo people is not true ?
They were originally nomadic
No one knows where exactly they came from
Most of them converted to Christianity during the colonial period
The Igbo and the Ibo are the same people
43
Which industry is at the core of the South African economy ?
agriculture
manufacturing
tourism
mining
44
What is the most significant public health problem ?
Cancer
Malaria
Tuberculosis
HIV/AIDS
45
Which of the following countries does NOT belong to the Multinational Joint Task Force ?
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Benin
Niger
46
What is the main reason for poverty in Nigeria ?
It is a poor country with not enough resources to around
too few women in the workforce so most families rely on only one salary
Resources are poorly allocated
The British took all Nigeria’s wealth when they gave it independence
47
How many official languages does Nigeria have ?
3
11
525
1
48
Which of the following statements is NOT correct ?
Not everyone has access to electricity but if they do the service is reliab
Almost half of the population does not have piped water inside their home
Some South Africans have no access to a toilet
49
Which political party has won every election since 1994 ?
the EFF
the DA
the ANC
the IFP
50
Where is gender inequality the greatest ?
in the north
in the east
in the south
in the west
51
Which group of people are the least likely to become a victim of human trafficking?
men
boys
women
girls
52
What were Japanese people classed as during apartheid ?
Honorary White
Honorary Chinese
Honorary African
53
Which of the following statements about the Suppression of Communism Act is NOT true ?
People who belonged to the Communist Party could be given a banning order
Only black people could belong to the South Africa Communist Party
The government could decide wether or not a party was Communist
54
Which of the following statements is correct ?
levels of poverty have increased since the end of apartheid
poverty is higher in urban areas
levels of inequality have decreased since the end of apartheid
South Africa has the highest levels of inequality in the world
55
What happened at Chibok in 2014 ?
59 schoolboys were massacred
The government declared a state of emergency
The police killed over 700 people
279 schoolgirls were kidnapped
56
How many countries belong to the African Union ?
50
55
60
45
57
What happened when the Nigerian government announced an unconditional pardon for militants in the Niger Delta ?
Nothing
The old leaders were immediately replaced by new leaders
Acts sabotage increased
Violence and kidnappings
58
When was gold discovered in South Africa ?
the 19th century
the 17th century
the 20th century
the 18th century
59
In which year were the first democratic multiracial election held ?
1990
1994
1992
60
Which of the following statements about the West African Monetary Zone is NOT true ?
It wants to create a currency called Eco
It was created in 2000
All its members are English speaking countries
It has six members
61
How many states are there in Nigeria today ?
25
36
37
26
62
What is ECOWAS called in French ?
ECOEDAO
SAWOCE
CEAODE
CEDEAO
63
Which of the following statements about Nigeria’s climate is NOT true ?
The wet season is from November to March
Nigeria has a tropical climate
wind blows dust from Sahara desert into Nigeria causing visibility problems
Nigeria has a monsoon season
64
What is the majority religion in Nigeria ?
none
Christianity
Islam
Traditional religions
65
What is the most widely-spoken language in Nigeria as a mother-tongue ?
Yoruba
Hausa
English
Igbo
66
Which ethnic group claimed that oil resources belonged to them at the end of the 1990s ?
The Igbo
The Ijaw
The Yoruba
The Ogoni
67
Which of the following is NOT a major manufacturing sector ?
production of chemicals
motor vehicles
food processing
electronics
68
Which of the following was NOT a key idea of apartheid policy ?
Each racial group had a different culture
The white English-speakers and the white Afrikaans-speakers formed a nation
There were different racial groups but they were all part of the South Afri
69
What does Boko Haram mean ?
Westernization is Sacrilege
Terror Rules
Power to Islam
Independence for the North
70
Which of the following statements is NOT correct ?
Nigerian airports have good international connections
It is difficult to transport goods around the country
Criminality discourages overseas investors
The economy is too heavily dependent on oil
71
Which of the following statements about the Organisation of African Unity is NOT true ?
It had an armed force that helped maintain peace in the region
It wanted to promote political and economic integration between Africans
It wanted to put an end to colonialism
It campaigned for human rights for all Africans
72
How many countries belong to ECOWAS ?
25
15
20
10
73
Which of the following statements is NOT true ?
On average, Nigerians pay one bribe every two months
Almost one third of public officials paid a bribe to get their job
Bribery is used to obtain votes during elections
Bribery is higher in rural areas
74
How did most of the Biafran civilians die during the Civil War ?
They were killed by bombs during air-raids
They were shot by soldiers recapturing territory
They died of disease
They died for starvation
75
What is the main form of public transport in South Africa ?
buses
planes
trains
mini-bus taxis
76
Which was the most racist party in South Africa during the apartheid period ?
The National Party
The Conservative Party
The United Party
77
What happened at Sowetto in 1976 ?
Police opened fire on people protesting about the Pass Laws
Police opened fire on pupils protesting about being taught in Afrikaans
Nelson Mandela was sent to Robben Island
78
Which of the following statements is NOT an explanation for the high rates of criminality ?
Many politicians are involved in criminal activities
networks of highly-organized gangs which have existed for many years
A lot of policemen and judges are corrupt
It is difficult to control who comes in and out of the country
79
What happened at Chibok in 2014 ?
The police killed over 700 people
279 schoolgirls were kidnapped
The government declared a state of emergency
59 schoolboys were massacred
80
Where is inequality the lowest?
in the north-eastern states
in the north-western states
in the south-western states
in the south-eastern states
81
What sort of crops are grown in the south of Nigeria ?
cereals
fruit
sugar cane
root crops
82
Which of the following statements about banning orders is NOT true ?
Only black people could be given a banning order
If someone has a banning order they could not write a letter to a newspaper
If someone had a banning order they had to stop going to university
83
Which commodity contributes around 66% of Nigeria’s state revenue ?
Platinum
Oil
Coal
Gold
84
Which of the following statements is NOT an explanation for the high rates of criminality ?
networks of highly-organized gangs which have existed for many years
It is difficult to control who comes in and out of the country
A lot of policemen and judges are corrupt
Many politicians are involved in criminal activities
85
Which of the following statements about employment in Nigeria is NOT correct ?
Unemployment rates have fallen over recent years
Many people in the workforce lack skills
Unemployment rates are higher for young people than for older people
Corruption makes it hard for people to find jobs
86
Which crime is considered to be a quick way to get rich ?
arms trafficking
kidnapping
bank robbery
drug trafficking
87
Which of the following statements about tourism is NOT true ?
The majority of tourist come from America
Tourist numbers has started to fall before COVID-19
South Africa is the most popular country in Africa for international touris
88
What was the Umkhonoto we Sizwe ?
Th armed wing of the ANC
The place where Nelson Mandela was arrested
The youth wing of the ANC
89
When did Europeans start exploring the West African coast ?
the second half of the 15th century
the second half of the sixteenth century
the first half of the 15th century
the first half of the sixteenth century
90
Which of the following statements is NOT true ?
Apartheid was put in place by white English-speakers
Apartheid means apartness
Apartheid was a policy of racial segregation
91
What is the name of the current President of South Africa ?
Mmusi Maimane
Cyril Ramaphosa
Nelson Mandela
Jacob Zuma
92
Which of the following statements about BEE is NOT true ?
It uses racial classification from the Apartheid era
It has helped black people from all social classes
It excludes Asian and Chinese people
It has been accused of corruption
93
In which year did Britain outlaw the slave trade ?
1807
1834
1789
1815
94
What is Azania ?
The leader of the PAC
The armed wing of the PAC
The name the PAC wanted to give to South Africa
95
Who was Steve Biko ?
The leader of the South African Students Association
The Leader of the youth league of the ANC
The leader of the youth league of the PAC
96
What is the capital of Nigeria today ?
Lagos
Abuja
Port Harcourt
Kano
97
What did the 1923 Urban Areas Act do ?
It designated the type of job black people could do in urban areas
It created different urban areas according to the color of people’s skin
It made harder for black people to move into urban areas
98
Which of the following statements about the Pass Laws is NOT true ?
Black people has 24h to show their permit if they were required by police
Black people has to carry identification with them at all times
Black people had to carry identification when they went out in evening
99
Which of the following statements is NOT true ?
Bribery is higher in rural areas
On average, Nigerians pay one bribe every two months
Bribery is used to obtain votes during elections
Almost one third of public officials paid a bribe to get their job
100
Where is gender inequality the greatest ?
in the south
in the east
in the west
in the north
101
What is the aim of the GEAR plan ?
To increase investment to improve the transport network
To increase foreign investment in financial companies
To increase investment in manufacturing companies, those making cars
To increase privatization and remove exchange controls
102
When does modern Nigeria date from ?
1854
1960
1945
1914
103
What is the main reason for poverty in Nigeria ?
Resources are poorly allocated
It is poor country with not enough resources to around
The British took all Nigeria’s wealth when they gave it independence
too few women in the workforce so most families rely on only one salary
104
Which of following statements is correct ?
Over 10% of adults are illiterate
The government provides transport for pupils living in rural areas
All schools have electricity even if it does not always work
parents do not have to pay school fees
105
Which ethnic group began to oppose Royal Dutch Shell in the 1990s ?
The Igbo
The Ijaw
The Ogoni
The Yoruba
106
What did Margaret Thatcher think about apartheid ?
She supported the white government
She did not have an opinion because it was nothing to do with the UK
She supported Nelson Mandela
107
What happened at Sharpeville in 1960 ?
Nelson Mandela was arrested
Police opened fire on Africans protesting against the pass laws
Police opened fire on pupils protesting about being taught in Afrikaans
108
Which ethnic group claimed that oil resources belonged to them at the end of the 1990s ?
The Igbo
The Yoruba
The Ogoni
The Ijaw
109
Which of the following statements is NOT true ?
schools do not provide the necessary skills for the job market
what happened during apartheid is still having an effect on employment rate
The unemployment rate in South Africa is similar to other African countries
unemployment is highest among young people
110
Which group of people are the least likely to become a victim of human trafficking ?
men
women
girls
boys
111
Which ethnic group created the state of Biafra ?
The Yourba
The Ijaw
The Igbo
The Hausa-Fulani
112
What is township in South Africa ?
A port where people can live on boats all year round
A word to describe a medium size town (smaller than city bigger than town)
Places built out side towns and cities for black workers
113
How can candidate win the first round of a presidential election ?
By obtaining the highest percentage of votes in all 36 states
By obtaining the highest percentage of vote in 24 states
By obtaining 25% of the vote in 24 states
By obtaining 25% of the vote in all 36 states
114
Where do the Hausa and Fulani people live ?
in the west
in the north
in the south
in the centre
115
Which of the following countries does not share a border with Nigeria ?
Cameroon
Burkina Faso
Niger
Benin
116
What is the leader of a State Government called ?
The Premier
The Chief Minister
The State President
The Governor
117
How did the first President’s time in office end ?
He was overthrown by a military coup
He was accused of corruption and he resigned
He was assassinated
He lost the next election
118
What is the EFF ?
A black, Marxist-Leninist ultranationalist party
A multi-racial party that believes in economic liberalism
A right-wing, white Afrikaner nationalist party
An illegal party that wants to overthrow the government by force
119
How long did the first democratic multiracial elections last ?
1 week
1 day
3 days
120
What does Boko Haram mean ?
Power to Islam
Independence for the North
Westernization is Sacrilege
Terror Rules
121
What is the money used in Nigeria ?
Nigerian pound
rand
Nigerian dollar
Naira
122
Which of the following statements about agriculture in Nigeria is incorrect ?
Conflict between Muslims and Christians disrutps crop growing
Nigeria is self-sufficient in food
The north of the country is the most important agricultural region
Farmers use modern methods
123
Which of following statements about the ljaw people is NOT true ?
Most of them converted to Christianity during the colonial period
They were one of the last tribes to come in contact with British people
They have been heavily involved in conflicts over oil
They were originally fishermen
124
What was the name of the first British colony in Nigeria ?
the protectorate of Nigeria
Northern Nigeria Protectorate
Southern Nigeria Protectorate
Lagos
125
What is the most significant public health problem ?
Tuberculosis
Cancer
HIV/AIDS
Malaria
126
What did the Group Areas Act do ?
It created different residential areas for different races
It limited the number of people who could meet at any one time
It determined which public services should exist in each area

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