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In what year did South Africa hold its first all-race election?

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  1. 1 Easy

    Who was South Africa's first Black president?

    Answer: Nelson Mandela

    Why: Mandela took office following the historic 1994 elections in which citizens of all races voted.

  2. 2 Easy

    What does the Afrikaans word apartheid mean?

    Answer: Apartness

    Why: The National Party officially adopted apartheid as government policy after winning power in 1948.

  3. 3 Easy

    Which party won South Africa's 1994 election?

    Answer: African National Congress

    Why: The African National Congress secured over 62 percent of the national vote in that historic election.

  4. 4 Easy

    How many capital cities does South Africa have?

    Answer: 3

    Why: The three branches of government sit in different cities: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein.

  5. 5 Easy

    What is the nickname of South Africa's national rugby team?

    Answer: Springboks

    Why: The team takes its name from the native gazelle famous for leaping high into the air.

  6. 6 Easy

    What mineral discovery led to the founding of Johannesburg?

    Answer: Gold

    Why: The vast underground gold reef transformed a quiet tent camp into a booming metropolis in just a few years.

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