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Historical Figures Quiz

Authored by Audrey Pusheen

Social Studies

5th Grade

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Historical Figures Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Where was Nelson Mandela born?

Durban, South Africa - where the lions greet you at the airport!

Mvezo, South Africa - where the elephants throw birthday parties!

Johannesburg, South Africa - where the zebras play soccer!

Cape Town, South Africa - where the penguins have beach parties!

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Why did Mahatma Gandhi start a movement promoting nonviolent resistance?

Because he was a fan of peaceful protests

Because he loved nonviolent campaigns

Because he was into Ahimsa movements

Because he thought Satyagraha was the way to go

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

When was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?

1863

1861

1865

1859

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

How many years did Nelson Mandela spend in prison?

20 - He was just serving a long sentence for being too awesome!

15 - He needed a break from all the political drama!

32 - He was just really committed to his role as a prisoner!

27 - He was just counting down the days until his next big adventure!

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What was Nelson Mandela's profession before becoming involved in politics?

Pilot

Engineer

Lawyer

Doctor

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which country did Mahatma Gandhi lead in the fight for independence?

Pakistan

South Africa

India

China

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Why did Abraham Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation?

To establish new territories for freed slaves

To declare all enslaved people in Confederate territory to be forever free.

To grant voting rights to all African Americans

To abolish slavery in all states

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