Nelson Mandela Quiz

What is the significance of July 18 in South Africa?

• It is the day Nelson Mandela was released from prison.

• It is known as Mandela Day to celebrate the life of Nelson Mandela.

• It is the day South Africa won its independence.

• It is the day the apartheid laws were abolished.

What instrument is mentioned as being very popular and played at Nelson Mandela's birthday celebration?

• Drums

• Guitars

• Vuvuzelas

• Pianos

What did South Africans do to honor Nelson Mandela's 67 years of public service?

• They took a day off work.

• They held a large parade.

• They contributed 67 minutes of community service.

• They organized a national feast.

What is another name for Nelson Mandela, and what does it mean?

• Madiba, meaning "Father of the Nation."

• Tata, meaning "Father."

• Sizwe, meaning "Leader."

• Khulu, meaning "Great One."

How did Nelson Mandela improve the relationship between blacks and whites in South Africa?

• By becoming the first black president and running the country between 1994 and 1999.

• By leading a military campaign against apartheid.

• By negotiating a peace treaty with apartheid leaders.

• By writing a book on racial harmony.

Which Nobel Prize did Nelson Mandela win in 1993?

• Nobel Prize in Literature

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Nobel Prize in Physics

• Nobel Prize in Medicine

What was the name of the prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in captivity?

• Alcatraz Island

• Robben Island

• San Quentin State Prison

• Bastille

What was the main focus of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which Nelson Mandela established?

• To enforce apartheid laws more strictly

• To provide reparations to victims of apartheid

• To investigate human rights abuses during apartheid

• To promote Nelson Mandela's political party