Nelson Mandela's Speech Quiz

Who was Nelson Mandela and what was his role in the struggle for democracy in South Africa?

• D. A famous athlete who promoted racial discrimination

• A. A renowned musician who led the fight against apartheid

• C. An influential businessman who advocated for racial segregation

• B. A respected statesman who played a leading role in the drive for peace and democracy

What did Nelson Mandela and South African President F.W. de Klerk receive the Nobel Peace Prize for?

• A. Their efforts to promote racial segregation in South Africa

• B. Their role in dismantling the apartheid system and promoting peace

• C. Their support for violent conflicts and oppression

• D. Their advocacy for gender discrimination and inequality

When did Nelson Mandela die?

• A. 5 December 2013

• B. 18 July 2009

• C. 27 years after being jailed

• D. 95 years after being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

What did Nelson Mandela refer to as 'a common victory for justice, for peace, for human dignity'?

• D. The global promotion of peace and human rights

• A. The end of apartheid in South Africa

• B. The celebration of Mandela Day

• C. The construction of a complete, just and lasting peace

What did the new Interim Government of National Unity address as a matter of urgency?

• A. The issue of amnesty for various categories of people serving terms of imprisonment

• B. The promotion of racial segregation and discrimination

• C. The celebration of Mandela Day

• D. The construction of a complete, just and lasting peace

What did Nelson Mandela dedicate to the heroes and heroines who sacrificed for freedom?

• D. The day of his release from prison

• B. The construction of a complete, just and lasting peace

• A. The celebration of Mandela Day

• C. The dreams of the people of South Africa

What did Nelson Mandela pledge to liberate all people from?

• A. Poverty, deprivation, suffering, gender and other discrimination

• C. Racial segregation and discrimination

• B. Political oppression and imprisonment

• D. Economic inequality and injustice

What did Nelson Mandela commit to the construction of?

• B. A society of which all humanity will be proud

• C. A multi-racial democracy

• D. A new world free from oppression and discrimination

• A. A complete, just and lasting peace

What did Nelson Mandela say should never happen again in South Africa?

• D. The isolation and outlawing of South Africa by the world

• A. The celebration of Mandela Day

• B. The oppression of one by another and suffering the indignity of being the skunk of the world

• C. The struggle to replace the apartheid regime with a multi-racial democracy

What did Nelson Mandela hope for South Africa and the world?

• A. Justice, peace, work, bread, water and salt for all

• B. The celebration of Mandela Day

• C. The end of apartheid in South Africa

• D. The promotion of racial segregation and discrimination