| Term | Definition |
| Authority | Having the power over someone or something |
| Racism | To dislike another race |
| Apartheid | The separation of blacks and whites |
| Activism | In support of or opposition to a controversial issue |
| Township | an area in South Africa segregated for whites |
| Protest | to strongly disagree with someone or something |
| Sabotage | Destruction which is intended to hurt something or someone |
| Revolution | To bring trouble, a form of violence |
| Oppressed | held down unwillingly |
| Exploited | to be purposefully taken advantage of |
| Robben Island | maximum state security prison in South Africa |
| Segregationist | a person who believes in the practice of isolation of races |
| Guerilla Warfare | independent unit carrying out harassment and sabotage |