- 1. On May 10, 1994, Nelson Mandela made history by becoming the first black President of South Africa, a moment that symbolized the culmination of a long and arduous struggle against the apartheid regime that had enforced racial segregation and discrimination for decades. His ascension to the presidency was not just a personal victory, but a profound victory for millions of South Africans who had endured years of oppression and disenfranchisement. Mandela, a former political prisoner who spent 27 years behind bars for his anti-apartheid activism, emerged as a global icon of peace, resilience, and reconciliation. His election represented a new era for South Africa, marked by hope for a nation healing from deep-seated racial divides. Mandela's leadership was characterized by his commitment to unity and nation-building, as he emphasized the importance of forgiveness and collaborative governance. His presidency laid the groundwork for a democratic South Africa, inspiring movements for justice and equality around the world, and forever changing the narrative of a nation that had once been synonymous with tyranny and injustice.
When did Nelson Mandela become the first black President of South Africa?
A) 1986
B) 2000
C) 1975
D) 1994
- 2. Which political party did Nelson Mandela represent when he became President?
A) Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)
B) African National Congress (ANC)
C) Democratic Alliance (DA)
D) Inkatha Freedom Party
- 3. For how many years was Nelson Mandela imprisoned before becoming President?
A) 15
B) 27
C) 10
D) 35
- 4. Which city became the capital of South Africa during Nelson Mandela's presidency?
A) Pretoria
B) Cape Town
C) Durban
D) Johannesburg
- 5. What was the name of Nelson Mandela's autobiography published in 1994?
A) Prison Diaries
B) Freedom Fighter
C) Long Walk to Freedom
D) African Journey
- 6. What was the official policy of racial segregation in South Africa called that Mandela fought against?
A) Apartheid
B) Nationalism
C) Segregation
D) Colonialism
- 7. Which international sports event did South Africa host in 1995, a year after Mandela became President?
A) FIFA World Cup
B) Rugby World Cup
C) Cricket World Cup
D) Olympic Games
- 8. Which Nobel Prize did Nelson Mandela share with F. W. de Klerk in 1993?
A) Nobel Literature Prize
B) Nobel Physics Prize
C) Nobel Peace Prize
D) Nobel Chemistry Prize
- 9. Which famous prison was Nelson Mandela held in for the majority of his 27-year prison sentence?
A) Devil's Island
B) Robben Island
C) Alcatraz
D) Sing Sing
- 10. Which country was Nelson Mandela born in?
A) Kenya
B) Nigeria
C) Zimbabwe
D) South Africa
- 11. In which year was Nelson Mandela born?
A) 1905
B) 1935
C) 1918
D) 1925
- 12. What was Nelson Mandela's tribal name?
A) Dalibunga
B) Madiba
C) Thembu
D) Sikhulule
- 13. After his retirement from politics, what disease did Nelson Mandela publicly declare he was suffering from?
A) Prostate Cancer
B) Heart Disease
C) Alzheimer's Disease
D) HIV/AIDS
- 14. Which world leader did Nelson Mandela consider as his personal mentor and friend?
A) Margaret Thatcher
B) Barack Obama
C) Fidel Castro
D) Muammar Gaddafi
- 15. Which famous song was often sung at rallies and events in support of Nelson Mandela?
A) Free Nelson Mandela
B) Imagine
C) We Shall Overcome
D) Blowin' in the Wind
- 16. Shortly after becoming President, Nelson Mandela established a commission to investigate human rights violations during apartheid. What was it called?
A) National Reconciliation Committee
B) Justice Commission
C) Truth and Reconciliation Commission
D) Apartheid Crimes Tribunal
- 17. What was the title of the 2013 biographical film about Nelson Mandela starring Idris Elba?
A) Freedom Fighter
B) Prisoner of Hope
C) Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
D) The Mandela Legacy
- 18. Where did Nelson Mandela give his first public speech after being released from prison in 1990?
A) Cape Town City Hall
B) Pretoria Union Buildings
C) Soweto
D) Robben Island
- 19. What was Nelson Mandela's first name at birth?
A) Qunu
B) Thembekile
C) Rolihlahla
D) Madiba
- 20. In which year was the African National Congress (ANC) formed?
A) 1945
B) 1960
C) 1912
D) 1976
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