Comprehension Questions on Nelson Mandela

Where was Nelson Mandela born?

• America

• South Africa

• Europe

• India

What was apartheid?

• A fair law

• A system that separated people by race

• A type of food

• A school in South Africa

How long was Mandela in prison?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 27 years

• 50 years

What happened in 1994?

• Mandela was sent to prison

• The first election where all races could vote

• Apartheid started

• Mandela moved to another country

When did Nelson Mandela pass away?

• 2000

• 2010

• 2013

• 2018

What did Nelson Mandela fight for?

• More schools for rich people

• Freedom and equality for all people

• A stronger government

• More jobs for white South Africans

How did Mandela show courage and patience?

• He gave up when things got hard

• He ran away from South Africa

• He stayed in prison for 27 years but never stopped fighting for justice

• He fought in a war to free South Africa

Why was Mandela’s election as president important?

• He was the first Black president and helped end apartheid

• He was the richest person in South Africa

• He started apartheid

• He became a king

What prize did Mandela receive for his efforts?

• The World Cup

• The Nobel Peace Prize

• The Olympic Medal

• The Grammy Award

How is Mandela remembered today?

• As a symbol of peace, courage, and forgiveness

• As the longest-serving president in South Africa

• As the richest person in history

• As a famous actor