Grade 6 History Term 3 Test
School Name: [Insert School Name]
Class: Grade 6
Subject: History
Date: [Insert Date]
Time: 1 hour
Instructions:
- Answer all questions.
- Write neatly and legibly.
- Use blue or black pen.
- Make sure to review your answers before submitting.
Test Structure
Total Marks: 50
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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks)
- Choose the correct answer and fill in the blank next to the question (1 mark each).
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Section B: Short Answer Questions (15 marks)
- Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentences (3 marks each).
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Section C: Extended Response Questions (25 marks)
- Answer the following questions in paragraph form. Ensure you provide detailed explanations (10 marks each).
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks)
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Who was the first President of South Africa after apartheid?
a) Nelson Mandela
b) Thabo Mbeki
c) Cyril Ramaphosa
d) FW de Klerk -
The African National Congress (ANC) was founded in which year?
a) 1912
b) 1936
c) 1961
d) 1980 -
The Great Trek refers to the movement of which group of people?
a) British settlers
b) Voortrekkers
c) African tribes
d) Indian workers -
What was the purpose of the Group Areas Act?
a) To promote equality
b) To segregate living areas by race
c) To create jobs
d) To improve education -
The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 is significant for which event?
a) The end of colonialism in Africa
b) The division of Africa among European powers
c) The establishment of trade routes
d) The independence of African nations
Section B: Short Answer Questions (15 marks)
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Explain the role of women in the anti-apartheid movement. (3 marks)
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Describe how apartheid laws affected the education of Black children. (3 marks)
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Identify two important events that led to the end of apartheid. (3 marks)
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Define what a ‘historical source’ is, and give one example. (3 marks)
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Discuss the significance of the Soweto Uprising in South African history. (3 marks)
Section C: Extended Response Questions (25 marks)
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Discuss the impact of colonialism on indigenous African cultures. Provide at least two specific examples. (10 marks)
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Analyze the role of international pressure in the fight against apartheid. How did global movements affect South Africa's policies? (10 marks)
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Reflect on what you have learned about human rights through the study of South African history. Why is it important to understand this history in today's society? (5 marks)
Memorandum
Section A: Multiple Choice Answers (10 marks)
- a) Nelson Mandela
- a) 1912
- b) Voortrekkers
- b) To segregate living areas by race
- b) The division of Africa among European powers
Section B: Suggested Answers (15 marks)
6. Women played crucial roles in protests and organizations, helping to mobilize communities (e.g., ANC Women's League).
7. Apartheid laws limited education opportunities for Black children, restricting access to schools and enforcing inferior educational systems.
8. Important events include the 1990 release of Nelson Mandela and the unbanning of the ANC in 1990.
9. A historical source is a document or physical object made in the past. Example: Letters from activists during the anti-apartheid movement.
10. The Soweto Uprising highlighted the resistance to apartheid education and drew international attention to the injustices in South Africa.
Section C: Guidelines for Marking (25 marks)
11. Look for an understanding of cultural disruption and specific examples such as the introduction of Western education or changes in governance.
12. Acceptable answers should include discussion of sanctions, international protests, and the role of organizations like the UN.
13. Reflective answers should discuss learning about human rights abuses and the importance of protection of these rights today.
End of Test
Good luck!
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