Historical Figures Quiz

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!

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

When was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?

• 1863

• 1861

• 1865

• 1859

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!

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

• Pilot

• Engineer

• Lawyer

• Doctor

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

• Pakistan

• South Africa

• India

• China

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

During which period was Nelson Mandela imprisoned on Robben Island?

• 1960 to 1976 - when he was serving his time, he probably wished he had a 'get out of jail free' card from Monopoly!

• 1980 to 1995 - he must have been the life of the party in the prison yard!

• 1975 to 1990 - did he have a 'cell phone' to call for help?

• 1964 to 1982 - he was probably counting down the days until he could 'break free'!

What was the name of the political party founded by Nelson Mandela?

• Unity Party

• African National Congress (ANC)

• Freedom Party

• Democratic Party

Why did Mahatma Gandhi decide to use nonviolent resistance as a strategy?

• Because he was tired of getting into fistfights with everyone

• Because he thought it would be a great way to confuse his enemies

• Because he believed in the power of love and peace

• Because he wanted to show off his impeccable fashion sense