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Questions Related to the world after 1945

Which place was known as the South African penal colony for political prisoners?

  1. Robben Island

  2. Table Bay

  3. Seal Island

  4. Capetown


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Robben Island was known as the South African penal colony for political prisoners.
  • Nelson Mandela served an imprisonment term on Robben Island for his support to the violent overthrow of the government.

Who was the last white president of South Africa?

  1. Jan de Klerk

  2. Jacob Zuma

  3. Frederik Willem de Klerk

  4. Nelson Mandela


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • F.W. de Klerk was the last white president of South Africa.
  • Nelson Mandela helped him negotiate an end to apartheid and organise free elections.