Nelson Mandela — Questions and answers

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What important role did Nelson Mandela take on May 10, 1994?

Choices

  1. President of South Africa ✓
  2. Leader of the ANC Youth League
  3. A lawyer in Johannesburg
  4. A prisoner on Robben Island

Answer: President of South Africa

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Where was Nelson Mandela born?

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  1. In Mvezo, a small village ✓
  2. In Johannesburg, a big city
  3. On Robben Island
  4. In Pretoria

Answer: In Mvezo, a small village

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What kind of business did Nelson Mandela open with Oliver Tambo in 1952?

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  1. A grocery store
  2. A legal firm ✓
  3. A school for children
  4. A construction company

Answer: A legal firm

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What was the name of the campaign Nelson Mandela led in 1952, urging people to disobey unjust laws?

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  1. The Peace Mission
  2. The Defiance Campaign ✓
  3. The Freedom March
  4. The Unity Movement

Answer: The Defiance Campaign

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What was the name of the armed group Nelson Mandela co-founded in 1961?

Choices

  1. The Young Lions
  2. Spear of the Nation (Umkhonto we Sizwe) ✓
  3. The Freedom Fighters
  4. The Resistance League

Answer: Spear of the Nation (Umkhonto we Sizwe)

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What was Nelson Mandela's powerful message about the ideal society he hoped for?

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  1. He only wanted black domination to end.
  2. He was prepared to die for a democratic society where everyone is equal. ✓
  3. He believed only non-violence could work.
  4. He just wanted to be free from prison.

Answer: He was prepared to die for a democratic society where everyone is equal.

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How long was Nelson Mandela imprisoned for?

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  1. 5 years
  2. 10 years
  3. 27 years ✓
  4. 50 years

Answer: 27 years

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When Nelson Mandela walked free from prison, what kind of message did he share?

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  1. A message of anger and revenge
  2. A message of peace and reconciliation ✓
  3. A message asking for more time in prison
  4. A message to leave South Africa

Answer: A message of peace and reconciliation

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What special award did Nelson Mandela share with President F.W. de Klerk in 1993?

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  1. An Olympic Gold Medal
  2. The Nobel Peace Prize ✓
  3. A bravery award from the police
  4. The Presidential Medal of Freedom

Answer: The Nobel Peace Prize

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As president, what did Nelson Mandela help establish to bring South Africa together?

Choices

  1. A new police force
  2. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission ✓
  3. A national sports team
  4. A school for all children

Answer: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission

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