Subtopic 2: Unit 8 - 11 - Skilled vs Unskilled Workers, Anti-Indian Legislation, Forms of Resistance and Johannesburg - Grade 8 (QUIZ)

Revision Quiz

1. During the Mineral Revolution, which group was allowed to do skilled jobs in the mines?

Black workers White workers Indian workers All workers equally

2. What was the basis of the racial segregation system during the Mineral Revolution?

Economic status Racism — the false belief that some races are superior to others Skill levels Geographic location

3. What rights were denied to Indians in the Transvaal?

Right to trade Right to vote Right to own land anywhere Right to live in rural areas only

4. Which of the following was NOT a restriction placed on Indians in the Transvaal?

They could not work on gold mines They had to carry passes They were allowed to marry whites They had to live in government-designated areas

5. What was the most common form of resistance by mine workers?

Striking officially Breaking their contracts and leaving the mines Petitioning the government Working harder

6. How did some workers slow down mine production without striking?

By drinking alcohol on weekends so they couldn’t work on Monday By organizing marches By working overtime By writing letters to the mine owners

7. What action did white miners take in 1907 to protest the importation of Chinese laborers?

They organized a petition They went on strike They appealed to the government They increased their working hours

8. What was the purpose of trade unions introduced to black workers?

To encourage workers to accept low wages To organize resistance and improve working conditions To prevent workers from striking To teach workers how to work harder

9. Why did Johannesburg grow into a big city?

Because of farming Because of gold mining Because it was the capital of South Africa Because it was a trading port

10. What province is Johannesburg in today?

Transvaal Natal Gauteng Cape Province