Nelson Mandela Quiz

How many years did Nelson Mandela spend in prison?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 27 years

• 35 years

What was the purpose of the African National Congress in South Africa?

• To fight for equal rights

• To oppress nonwhite citizens

• To support apartheid

• To promote segregation

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What is apartheid in South Africa?

• A system of equal rights for all races

• A way to keep people separated based on race

• A form of government corruption

• A type of traditional dance

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Why was Nelson Mandela initially thrown in jail?

• For stealing money

• For participating in a protest

• For not paying taxes

• For speaking out against the government

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When was Nelson Mandela finally released from prison?

• 1990

• 1980

• 2000

• 2010

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In which year did Nelson Mandela become the president of South Africa?

• 2002

• 1990

• 1994

• 1998

What prestigious award was Nelson Mandela given?

• Grammy Award

• Emmy Award

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Oscar Award

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What message does Mr. Rose convey to the student at the end of the text?

• To always follow rules

• To never speak up against injustice

• To be anything they want to be and stand up against unfair treatment

• To avoid leadership roles

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What was the main reason for Nelson Mandela's imprisonment?

• For advocating for equal rights

• For being a spy

• For refusing to work

• For committing a crime

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What political party was Nelson Mandela associated with?

• Democratic Party

• Green Party

• African National Congress

• Republican Party