Mrs Singh's History Quiz on Nelson Mandela

What year was Nelson Mandela born?

• 1927

• 1918

• 1908

• none of the above

Name the village in the Eastern Cape Nelson Mandela was born in

• Mveso

• Qunu

• Mgwali village

• Bulungula

What did Nelson Mandela study at university?

• medicine

• education

• politics

• law

Who gave him the name "Nelson"

• His village chief

• The people of South Africa

• His mother

• His teacher

What does the term "Apartheid" mean

• togetherness

• racism

• freedom

• a policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race.

What does the term "democracy" mean?

• racism

• Freedom. A system for the people by the people

• segregation

• sanctions

Why is Nelson Mandela sometimes called Madiba?

• Madiba is his clan name and people call him that as a sign of respect

• Because his teacher named him Madiba

• Because he was the leader of the ANC

• Because he was the first black president

What was Nelson Mandela's real first name

• Mthembu

• Rolihlahla

• Madiba

Where was Nelson Mandela serving his 27 year imprisonment?

• St Albans Prison P.E

• Pollsmoor Prison Cape Town

• Robben Island

• Westville Prison

What does A N C stand for?

• The absolute neutrophil count

• Active noise cancellation

• The African National Congress

• Ancient