- 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) 1994
D) 1975
- 2. Which political party did Nelson Mandela represent when he became President?
A) African National Congress (ANC)
B) Democratic Alliance (DA)
C) Inkatha Freedom Party
D) Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)
- 3. For how many years was Nelson Mandela imprisoned before becoming President?
A) 10
B) 15
C) 35
D) 27
- 4. Which city became the capital of South Africa during Nelson Mandela's presidency?
A) Durban
B) Cape Town
C) Pretoria
D) Johannesburg
- 5. What was the name of Nelson Mandela's autobiography published in 1994?
A) African Journey
B) Prison Diaries
C) Long Walk to Freedom
D) Freedom Fighter
- 6. What was the official policy of racial segregation in South Africa called that Mandela fought against?
A) Nationalism
B) Apartheid
C) Colonialism
D) Segregation
- 7. Which international sports event did South Africa host in 1995, a year after Mandela became President?
A) Rugby World Cup
B) Olympic Games
C) FIFA World Cup
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 Peace Prize
C) Nobel Physics Prize
D) Nobel Chemistry Prize
- 9. Which famous prison was Nelson Mandela held in for the majority of his 27-year prison sentence?
A) Robben Island
B) Sing Sing
C) Devil's Island
D) Alcatraz
- 10. Which country was Nelson Mandela born in?
A) Nigeria
B) Kenya
C) South Africa
D) Zimbabwe
- 11. In which year was Nelson Mandela born?
A) 1925
B) 1935
C) 1918
D) 1905
- 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) 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) Muammar Gaddafi
B) Fidel Castro
C) Margaret Thatcher
D) Barack Obama
- 15. Which famous song was often sung at rallies and events in support of Nelson Mandela?
A) Imagine
B) Blowin' in the Wind
C) We Shall Overcome
D) Free Nelson Mandela
- 16. Shortly after becoming President, Nelson Mandela established a commission to investigate human rights violations during apartheid. What was it called?
A) Justice Commission
B) Apartheid Crimes Tribunal
C) National Reconciliation Committee
D) Truth and Reconciliation Commission
- 17. What was the title of the 2013 biographical film about Nelson Mandela starring Idris Elba?
A) The Mandela Legacy
B) Freedom Fighter
C) Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
D) Prisoner of Hope
- 18. Where did Nelson Mandela give his first public speech after being released from prison in 1990?
A) Soweto
B) Pretoria Union Buildings
C) Cape Town City Hall
D) Robben Island
- 19. What was Nelson Mandela's first name at birth?
A) Rolihlahla
B) Madiba
C) Qunu
D) Thembekile
- 20. In which year was the African National Congress (ANC) formed?
A) 1960
B) 1945
C) 1912
D) 1976
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