Nelson Mandela: The Journey from Prisoner to President
Nelson Mandela was born in Mvezo, South Africa, in 1918. He joined the African National Congress youth league in his early career, sparking his lifelong struggle against apartheid. In 1962, Mandela was sentenced to life imprisonment for his efforts to overthrow the government. He became a global symbol of resistance during his 27 years in prison. In 1990, under international pressure, he was released. Four years later, South Africa saw the end of apartheid with Mandela's election as the nation's first black president. His presidency was a time of healing and reconciliation. After retiring, Mandela continued advocating for social and human rights until his death in 2013. His legacy of resilience, peace, and forgiveness continues to inspire the world.
Question 1
Where was Nelson Mandela born?
Johannesburg
Cape Town
Mvezo
Explanation. Nelson Mandela was born in Mvezo, South Africa, in 1918.
Pretoria
Durban
Question 2
What major event in Nelson Mandela's life happened in 1962?
He joined the African National Congress youth league
He was elected as the president of South Africa
He was released from prison
He was sentenced to life imprisonment
Explanation. In 1962, Mandela was sentenced to life imprisonment for his efforts to overthrow the government.
He was born
Question 3
What was Mandela's significant achievement in 1994?
He joined the African National Congress youth league
He was elected as the first black president of South Africa
Explanation. Four years after his release, South Africa saw the end of apartheid with Mandela's election as the nation's first black president.
He was released from prison
He was sentenced to life imprisonment
He was born
Question 4
What continued to inspire the world after Mandela's death?
His wealth
His political struggles
His imprisonment
His legacy of resilience, peace, and forgiveness
Explanation. His legacy of resilience, peace, and forgiveness continues to inspire the world.
His presidency
Question 5
What was Mandela's life mission?
To become the president of South Africa
To end apartheid
Explanation. His lifelong struggle was against apartheid, which ended with his election as the first black president.
To acquire wealth
To serve a life sentence in prison
To join the African National Congress youth league
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