A biography of Steve Biko
Quiz
When was Steve Biko born?
- Nov 17, 1947
- June 5, 1946
- Dec 18, 1946
Why was Steve Biko expelled from Lovedale school?
- He beat up the other boys
- He was considered 'anti-establishment'
- He failed his general certificate too many times
What did he study at university?
- Medicine
- Politics
- Literature
Which organization did he found in 1969?
- NUSAS
- ANC
- SASO
What were the primary things SASO was involved in?
- Providing a study grant for black students
- securing legal aid and medical clinics and starting up small industries in poor black areas
- securing special classes for black students
Steve Biko was expelled from medical school
- 1973
- 1972
- 1969
Steve Biko was banned in March 1973. What does that mean?
- He had to live in exile in Great Britain
- He could not leave a specified area and was not allowed to meet with more than one person at a time.
- He could not be elected to the parliament in South Africa
How did Biko die?
- He was hit by a car.
- He hanged himself.
- He died in police custody.
How old did he become?
- 36
- 50
- 31
What is the idea called that Biko was the father of in South Africa?
- Stop Apartheid
- Black Consciousness
- The World against Aids