Social Studies Worksheet · Grades 6–9
Apartheid in South Africa Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 6-9 on apartheid in South Africa. Students learn about the system of legal racial segregation, Nelson Mandela, and the struggle for equality, match eight clues, then answer four questions. A complete answer key is included.
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Subject
Social Studies
Grades
Grades 6–9
Skill Focus
Apartheid in South Africa, world history
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Apartheid was a system of laws in South Africa from 1948 to 1994 that kept people apart by race, and it was ended through protest, boycotts, and the leadership of activists like Nelson Mandela. This worksheet teaches the key terms – segregation, boycott, activist, and equality.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines the key terms. Section A has eight clues to match to the correct term. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with answers for every item. The worksheet pairs well with the Civil Rights Movement and Nelson Mandela worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the key terms.
Match each clue to its term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the The Civil Rights Movement Worksheet for a related struggle.
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Apartheid in South Africa Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 6-9 on apartheid in South Africa. Students learn about the system of legal racial segregation, Nelson Mandela, and the struggle for equality, match eight clues, then answer four questions. A complete answer key is included.
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