Unit 4 Reading Formative

Where was Nelson Mandela born?

• Johannesburg

• Mvezo

• Pretoria

• Cape Town

What job did Nelson Mandela have before he became involved in fighting for change?

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Lawyer

• Farmer

How many years was Nelson Mandela in prison?

• 15 years

• 20 years

• 27 years

• 30 years

When did Nelson Mandela become the first president of the new South Africa?

• 1984

• 1990

• 1994

• 2000

Why did Nelson Mandela decide to fight against apartheid?

• He wanted to become famous

• He wanted everyone to be treated equally

• He wanted to become president

• He wanted to start a business

How did Nelson Mandela respond after he was released from prison?

• He held a celebration for himself

• He started a new political party

• He worked to bring people together and create a fair South Africa

• He went on vacation

What lesson can we learn from Nelson Mandela’s leadership and actions?

• Always give up when things get difficult

• Stand up for what is right and never lose hope

• Never work with others

• Forget about the past

What impact did Nelson Mandela’s leadership have on South Africa?

• It made the country less peaceful

• It helped end apartheid and created a fairer country

• It caused more problems between people

• It made South Africa an independent country

How did Nelson Mandela’s message of peace and forgiveness affect others?

• People ignored it

• It inspired many people to join the fight for equality

• It made people angry

• It made people want to leave South Africa