- 1. Nelson Mandela's release from prison on February 11, 1990, marked a pivotal moment in South Africa's history and symbolized the end of apartheid, a brutal system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination that had oppressed the black majority for decades. After spending 27 years incarcerated, Mandela emerged as a beacon of hope and resilience, uniting people of all races in the fight for freedom and equality. His enduring commitment to reconciliation and negotiation played a crucial role in dismantling apartheid and fostering a peaceful transition to a democratic government. Mandela's leadership not only inspired South Africans but also garnered international support for the anti-apartheid movement, leading to sanctions against the apartheid regime and a global call for justice. His release was celebrated worldwide, signifying a triumph of the human spirit in the face of oppression, and laid the foundation for the first multiracial elections in 1994, where Mandela was elected as South Africa's first black president. This momentous event ultimately redefined the nation's identity and opened the doors for social and economic reforms aimed at healing the deep scars of apartheid.
When was Nelson Mandela released from prison?
A) 1985
B) 1995
C) 1990
D) 2000
- 2. Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for how many years before his release?
A) 20
B) 15
C) 35
D) 27
- 3. Which political party did Nelson Mandela lead during the fight against apartheid?
A) Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP)
B) African National Congress (ANC)
C) Democratic Alliance (DA)
D) National Party (NP)
- 4. Who was the South African president who announced Mandela's release from prison?
A) Jacob Zuma
B) Thabo Mbeki
C) Nelson Mandela
D) F.W. de Klerk
- 5. Which year marked the official end of apartheid in South Africa?
A) 1999
B) 1989
C) 2005
D) 1994
- 6. Which prison was Nelson Mandela held in for most of his 27-year imprisonment?
A) Sing Sing
B) Robben Island
C) Alcatraz
D) Attica
- 7. Who was Nelson Mandela's second wife?
A) Winnie Mandela
B) Graça Machel
C) Evelyn Mase
D) Albertina Sisulu
- 8. What was the name of the policy of racial segregation that Nelson Mandela fought against?
A) Integration
B) Separatism
C) Segregation
D) Apartheid
- 9. Which South African city was Nelson Mandela born in?
A) Cape Town
B) Johannesburg
C) Mvezo
D) Durban
- 10. What nickname was Nelson Mandela commonly known by?
A) Madiba
B) Nkosi
C) Khulu
D) Tata
- 11. Who was the predecessor of F.W. de Klerk as the President of South Africa?
A) Jacob Zuma
B) Thabo Mbeki
C) Nelson Mandela
D) P.W. Botha
- 12. Which country was Nelson Mandela's first international visit after his release from prison?
A) United States
B) France
C) Zambia
D) United Kingdom
- 13. Which Nobel Prize did Nelson Mandela receive in 1993?
A) Nobel Physics Prize
B) Nobel Chemistry Prize
C) Nobel Literature Prize
D) Nobel Peace Prize
- 14. Who was Nelson Mandela's successor as President of South Africa?
A) FW de Klerk
B) Thabo Mbeki
C) Cyril Ramaphosa
D) Jacob Zuma
- 15. Which famous musician organized a concert in honor of Nelson Mandela in 1988?
A) Bono
B) Stevie Wonder
C) Michael Jackson
D) Bob Marley
- 16. What international organization imposed sanctions on South Africa due to apartheid?
A) European Union
B) ASEAN
C) United Nations
D) NATO
- 17. Which political prisoner was released along with Nelson Mandela?
A) Walter Sisulu
B) Joe Slovo
C) Steve Biko
D) Ahmed Kathrada
- 18. What was the title of Nelson Mandela's autobiography published in 1994?
A) My Life
B) Long Walk to Freedom
C) The Prison Letters
D) In Pursuit of Freedom
- 19. Which city served as the de facto capital of South Africa before the end of apartheid?
A) Cape Town
B) Bloemfontein
C) Pretoria
D) Durban
- 20. During which event did Nelson Mandela famously unite with South Africa's rugby team captain Francois Pienaar?
A) Olympic Games
B) Commonwealth Games
C) 1995 Rugby World Cup
D) FIFA World Cup
- 21. What was the slogan of Nelson Mandela's political campaign for the presidency of South Africa?
A) Yes We Can
B) Change We Need
C) Stronger Together
D) A Better Life for All
- 22. Which prison did Nelson Mandela spend his last years of imprisonment before his release?
A) Pollsmoor Prison
B) Victor Verster Prison
C) Robben Island
D) St Helena Prison
- 23. During his imprisonment, at which university did Mandela study law by correspondence?
A) University of the Witwatersrand
B) University of Cape Town
C) University of London
D) Harvard University
- 24. What was the name of the black political leader and anti-apartheid activist murdered by South African agents in 1993?
A) Steve Biko
B) Solomon Mahlangu
C) Chris Hani
D) Bantu Holomisa
- 25. Which South African city hosted the racially segregated parliament that symbolized apartheid?
A) Cape Town
B) Durban
C) Johannesburg
D) Pretoria
- 26. Which prison guard at Robben Island accused of intentional cruelty towards Nelson Mandela later sought his forgiveness?
A) Hendrik Verwoerd
B) P. W. Botha
C) James Gregory
D) Jacob Zuma
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