- 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) 1975
C) 2000
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) Inkatha Freedom Party
D) Democratic Alliance (DA)
- 3. For how many years was Nelson Mandela imprisoned before becoming President?
A) 27
B) 35
C) 15
D) 10
- 4. Which city became the capital of South Africa during Nelson Mandela's presidency?
A) Pretoria
B) Durban
C) Johannesburg
D) Cape Town
- 5. What was the name of Nelson Mandela's autobiography published in 1994?
A) African Journey
B) Long Walk to Freedom
C) Prison Diaries
D) Freedom Fighter
- 6. What was the official policy of racial segregation in South Africa called that Mandela fought against?
A) Apartheid
B) Colonialism
C) Nationalism
D) Segregation
- 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) Olympic Games
D) Cricket World Cup
- 8. Which Nobel Prize did Nelson Mandela share with F. W. de Klerk in 1993?
A) Nobel Literature Prize
B) Nobel Chemistry Prize
C) Nobel Physics Prize
D) Nobel Peace Prize
- 9. Which famous prison was Nelson Mandela held in for the majority of his 27-year prison sentence?
A) Robben Island
B) Alcatraz
C) Sing Sing
D) Devil's Island
- 10. Which country was Nelson Mandela born in?
A) Kenya
B) Nigeria
C) South Africa
D) Zimbabwe
- 11. In which year was Nelson Mandela born?
A) 1925
B) 1935
C) 1905
D) 1918
- 12. What was Nelson Mandela's tribal name?
A) Sikhulule
B) Dalibunga
C) Madiba
D) Thembu
- 13. After his retirement from politics, what disease did Nelson Mandela publicly declare he was suffering from?
A) Alzheimer's Disease
B) HIV/AIDS
C) Heart Disease
D) Prostate Cancer
- 14. Which world leader did Nelson Mandela consider as his personal mentor and friend?
A) Margaret Thatcher
B) Muammar Gaddafi
C) Barack Obama
D) Fidel Castro
- 15. Which famous song was often sung at rallies and events in support of Nelson Mandela?
A) Blowin' in the Wind
B) Free Nelson Mandela
C) Imagine
D) We Shall Overcome
- 16. Shortly after becoming President, Nelson Mandela established a commission to investigate human rights violations during apartheid. What was it called?
A) Apartheid Crimes Tribunal
B) Truth and Reconciliation Commission
C) Justice Commission
D) National Reconciliation Committee
- 17. What was the title of the 2013 biographical film about Nelson Mandela starring Idris Elba?
A) Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
B) Freedom Fighter
C) Prisoner of Hope
D) The Mandela Legacy
- 18. Where did Nelson Mandela give his first public speech after being released from prison in 1990?
A) Robben Island
B) Cape Town City Hall
C) Pretoria Union Buildings
D) Soweto
- 19. What was Nelson Mandela's first name at birth?
A) Madiba
B) Rolihlahla
C) Thembekile
D) Qunu
- 20. In which year was the African National Congress (ANC) formed?
A) 1976
B) 1960
C) 1912
D) 1945
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