Nelson Mandela Quiz

Where was Nelson Mandela born?

• Johannesburg

• Cape Town

• Pretoria

• South African village

What was the name given to Nelson Mandela by his father?

• Winnie

• Oliver

• Nelson

• Rolihlahla

In which year did Nelson Mandela run away to Johannesburg?

• 1941

• 1956

• 1960

• 1990

Which organization did Nelson Mandela attend meetings of?

• African National Congress

• United Nations

• Greenpeace

• Red Cross

What was the official policy adopted by the ANC in 1952?

• Violent protests

• Nonviolent civil disobedience

• Military coup

• Boycotts

In which year was Nelson Mandela arrested along with 150 other activists?

• 1980

• 1990

• 1960

• 1956

Where was Nelson Mandela sentenced to serve his life sentence?

• Devil's Island

• Alcatraz Island

• Manhattan Island

• Robben Island

When was the African National Congress outlawed by the South African government?

• 1970

• 1980

• 1960

• 1950

What did Nelson Mandela refuse to renounce in exchange for release offers?

• ANC membership

• Violence

• Human rights

• Apartheid

In which year was Nelson Mandela released from prison?

• 2000

• 2010

• 1980

• 1990