Nelson Mandela Wayground

What significant event happened in South Africa in April 1994?

• The end of World War II

• The first democratic election where all races could vote

• The discovery of new gold mines

• The establishment of Apartheid

Who arrived to cast his vote for the first time in the 1994 South African election?

• Desmond Tutu

• F.W. de Klerk

• Nelson Mandela

• Thabo Mbeki

What was Nelson Mandela's birth name and what did it mean?

• Nelson, meaning 'victorious'

• Mandela, meaning 'leader'

• Rolihlahla, meaning 'troublemaker'

• Thembu, meaning 'hope'

Why was Nelson given an English name by his teacher?

• It was a tradition in his family

• His parents wanted him to have an English name

• It was common for Black children in South Africa to be given English names in school

• He chose the name himself

What was the system of racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa called?

• Colonialism

• Apartheid

• Segregation

• Racial Divide

What organization did Nelson Mandela join to fight against Apartheid?

• The South African Freedom Fighters

• The National Liberation Front

• The African National Congress (ANC)

• The Pan-Africanist Congress

How long was Nelson Mandela imprisoned for his activism against Apartheid?

• 10 years

• 18 years

• 27 years

• 30 years

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When was Nelson Mandela released from prison?

• 1980

• 1990

• 1994

• 2000

How many terms did Nelson Mandela serve as president of South Africa?

• One term

• Two terms

• Three terms

• He served until his death