These quizzes were made to test not only your attention to detail and whether you absorb what you read, but also whether or not you understand what happened during the conflict. These quizzes are based on the information that is displayed and the answers that we classify as correct could be subject to disagreement. Wherever possible, select the most correct answer.
1) In the early sixties the South African Government took steps towards _________ because of their deteriorating security position. War Rearmament Negotiations Numbers 2 and 3
2) What does SWAPO stand for? South West African Power Organisation South West African Peoples Operation South West African Peoples Organisation South West African Police Operation
3) How long did the 'Border War' last? 20 years Its not yet finished 23 years 25 years
4) In which country did the majority of the fighting taking place? South Africa South West Africa Namibia Angola
5) What did the SAAF do when they entered Angola? They got to within artillery range of Luanda before they had to withdraw their forces They were able to evacuate the stranded South African troops that were north of Luanda They used helicopters, light aircraft and transports, while jets flew photo reconnaissance missions Numbers 1 and 3
6) What happened immediately after the West withdrew their support of the SAAF in Angola? The SAAF evacuated the all South African troops The SAAF went on to attack the Peoples Liberation Army of Namibia The SAAF would become involved in the conflict between Unita and MPLA forces None of the above
7) When the Portuguese withdrew their forces, who did the SAAF support? The SAAF supported Cuba who began to move into Angola The SAAF supported themselves and fought alone The SAAF began supporting the Peoples Liberation Army of Namibia The SAAF began supporting Unita and the FNLA
8) Who assisted the MPLA forces against Unita and the SAAF? The Western Powers Cuba South West Africa Mozambique
9) What prevented the SAAF from purchasing more aircraft? The budget didn't allow for it The SAAF had signed a disarmament agreement UN Arms embargo None of the above
10) What finally paved the way for peace in SWA/Namibia? Negotiations The SAAF having lost the war The SAAF having won the war The UN threatened to involve themselves unless fighting stopped
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