Test Papers Grade 11 Term 2: Facts in South Africa
Geography
Section A: Multiple Choice (20 marks)
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Which of the following is the largest province in South Africa?
(a) Gauteng
(b) KwaZulu-Natal
(c) Northern Cape
(d) Western Cape -
What is the name of the mountain range that forms the border between South Africa and Lesotho?
(a) Drakensberg
(b) Magaliesberg
(c) Outeniqua
(d) Swartberg -
Which of the following rivers flows through the Kruger National Park?
(a) Orange River
(b) Limpopo River
(c) Vaal River
(d) Zambezi River -
What is the name of the largest desert in South Africa?
(a) Kalahari Desert
(b) Namib Desert
(c) Richtersveld Desert
(d) Tankwa Karoo -
Which of the following cities is the capital of the Eastern Cape province?
(a) Bloemfontein
(b) Cape Town
(c) East London
(d) Port Elizabeth
Section B: Short Answer (30 marks)
- Describe the climate of the Western Cape province.
- Explain the importance of the Vaal River to South Africa.
- Discuss the economic activities that take place in the Northern Cape province.
- Describe the vegetation found in the Kruger National Park.
- Explain the challenges faced by the South African government in managing its water resources.
History
Section A: Multiple Choice (20 marks)
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Who was the first president of South Africa?
(a) Nelson Mandela
(b) F.W. de Klerk
(c) Thabo Mbeki
(d) Jacob Zuma -
What was the name of the system of racial segregation that existed in South Africa from 1948 to 1994?
(a) Apartheid
(b) Jim Crow
(c) Segregation
(d) Discrimination -
Which of the following events marked the end of apartheid in South Africa?
(a) The Sharpeville Massacre
(b) The Soweto Uprising
(c) The release of Nelson Mandela
(d) The first democratic elections -
Who was the leader of the African National Congress (ANC) during the struggle against apartheid?
(a) Steve Biko
(b) Oliver Tambo
(c) Nelson Mandela
(d) Desmond Tutu -
What was the name of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)?
(a) The Mandela Commission
(b) The De Klerk Commission
(c) The Tutu Commission
(d) The Mbeki Commission
Section B: Short Answer (30 marks)
- Describe the key events that led to the end of apartheid in South Africa.
- Explain the role of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in South Africa.
- Discuss the challenges faced by South Africa in transitioning to a democratic society after apartheid.
- Describe the legacy of Nelson Mandela in South Africa.
- Explain the importance of the Constitution of South Africa.
Economics
Section A: Multiple Choice (20 marks)
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What is the currency of South Africa?
(a) Rand
(b) Dollar
(c) Euro
(d) Pound -
Which of the following is the main economic activity in South Africa?
(a) Agriculture
(b) Mining
(c) Manufacturing
(d) Tourism -
What is the name of the central bank of South Africa?
(a) Reserve Bank of South Africa
(b) Bank of South Africa
(c) Standard Bank of South Africa
(d) First National Bank of South Africa -
Which of the following is a major challenge facing the South African economy?
(a) Unemployment
(b) Inflation
(c) Poverty
(d) All of the above -
What is the name of the economic policy implemented by the South African government in the 1990s?
(a) Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP)
(b) Growth, Employment and Redistribution (GEAR)
(c) National Development Plan (NDP)
(d) Black Economic Empowerment (BEE)
Section B: Short Answer (30 marks)
- Describe the structure of the South African economy.
- Explain the role of the Reserve Bank of South Africa in managing the economy.
- Discuss the challenges faced by the South African government in reducing unemployment.
- Describe the key elements of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP).
- Explain the importance of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) in South Africa.
Life Orientation
Section A: Multiple Choice (20 marks)
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What is the name of the constitution that protects the rights of all South Africans?
(a) Constitution of South Africa
(b) Bill of Rights
(c) Human Rights Charter
(d) Freedom Charter -
Which of the following is a fundamental human right?
(a) The right to life
(b) The right to vote
(c) The right to education
(d) All of the above -
What is the name of the organization that promotes human rights in South Africa?
(a) Human Rights Commission
(b) South African Human Rights Council
(c) Amnesty International
(d) Human Rights Watch -
Which of the following is a form of discrimination?
(a) Racism
(b) Sexism
(c) Homophobia
(d) All of the above -
What is the name of the government department that provides social welfare services in South Africa?
(a) Department of Social Development
(b) Department of Health
(c) Department of Education
(d) Department of Home Affairs
Section B: Short Answer (30 marks)
- Describe the key principles of the Constitution of South Africa.
- Explain the role of the Human Rights Commission in South Africa.
- Discuss the challenges faced by South Africa in promoting human rights.
- Describe the different forms of discrimination that exist in South Africa.
- Explain the importance of social welfare services in South Africa.