QUIZ-Nelson Mandela

Where was Nelson Mandela born?

• Egypt

• Kenya

• South Africa

• Somalia

What is Apartheid?

• A set of laws insuring the equal rights of all people

• A political party in South Africa

• The systematic killing of people of one race

• A government system where people were separated by the color of their skin and did not have equal rights.

What type of degree did Nelson Mandela earn from the University of Witwatersrand?

• Medical Doctor

• Law

• Engineering

• Political Science

What political group did Nelson Mandela become a leader of early on in his fight against apartheid?

• African National Congress

• Democratic National Party

• Union of South Africa

• United African Association

Why was Nelson Mandela first arrested by the South African government?

• For peaceful protests against Apartheid

• For speaking out against Apartheid

• For planning to bomb buildings

• For refusing to give up his seat on the bus.

How long did Nelson Mandela spend in prison?

• 6 months

• 22 years

• 5 years

• 27 years

How did Nelson Mandela get the name 'Nelson'?

• From his parents at birth

• From his brothers

• From a teacher in school

• From a guard in prison

Nelson Mandela never realized his dream and Apartheid is still practiced in South Africa.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What government position was Nelson Mandela elected to in 1994?

• Governor

• Mayor

• President

• Prime Minister

What day is celebrated as Nelson Mandela Day?

• July 18

• June 8

• Dec 5

• Jan 28