WorksheetsNelson Mandela : Long Walk to Freedom
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 57mins
The full name of Nelson Mandela is
Nelson Holisaga Mandela
Nelson Rolihalala Mandelae
Nelson Rolihlahala Mandela
Nelson rolihlahala mandela
What is the historic occassion?
Freedom
Political Emancipation
Newborn liberty
The inauguration
For how many centuries the White ruled South African people?
Three centuries
More than three centuries
Three hundred years
300 years
“Never, never again will this beautiful land ----------of one by another,” said Nelson Mandela in his address.
the oppression
experience
experience an oppression
experience the oppression
ANC stands for
African national congress
African National Congress
Africana National Congress
African National Congroess
How many countries participated in the installation of the first democratic government in South Africa?
140
more then 140
141
more than140
As given in the text, the title of the news item from the BBC is-
1994: Mandela becomes SA's first black president
True
False
Partially True
Partially False
EVIL and GOOD
DARK and BRIGHT
DEPTH and SHALLOW
SORROW and HAPPINESS
in the context of the lesson, these are:
binary opposites
binary division
binary diffusion
synonyms
…..had been besieged by…
Meaning of besieged by is:
latest by
far apart
surrounded by
encircled within
Great men like Oliver Tambos, Walter Sisilus, Chief Luthulis were as a result of the effects of the decades of oppression and brutality.
Partially true
Partially false
True
False
How does Nelson Mandela define the meaning of courage?
(a) Triumph over fear
(b) Triumph over love
(c) Triumph over selfish
(d) Triumph over poverty
Where did ceremonies take place?
(a) Rockstone amphitheater
(b) Sandstone amphitheater
(c) Glass stone amphitheater
(d) None of the Above
Which flame can be hidden but never extinguished?
(a) Man’s love
(b) Man’s natural way
(c) Man’s goodness
(d) None of the Above
Which day was the largest gathering of international leaders on South African soil for the installation of South Africa’s first democratic, non-racial government?
(a) 9th May
(b) 10th May
(c) 11th May
(d) 12th May
What is a country’s greatest wealth?
(a) Its minerals
(b) Its people
(c) Its technology
(d) None of the Above
What does depths of oppression create?
(a) oppressed
(b) heights of character
(c) poverty
(d) lack of freedom
Who, according to Mandela is not free?
(a) oppressor
(b) oprressed
(c) both 1 and 2
(d) none of the above
Which party did Mandela join?
(a) Indian National Congress
(b) African National Congress
(c) National African Party
(d) he did not join any party
What realisations did Mandela have of his boyhood freedom?
(a) it is just an illusion
(b) he was born free
(c) freedom was meant for kids
(d) he had no realisations
Why were two National Anthems sung?
(a) to imply unity
(b) to mark the end of racial discrimination
(c) to mark the end of gender discrimination
(d) Both 1 and 2
What did Mandela learn about courage?
(a) it is absence of fear
(b) it is the triumph over fear
(c) both 1 and 2
(d) none of the above
What unintended effect did the decades of oppression and brutality had?
(a) created men of extraordinary courage, wisdom and generosity
(b) Poverty and suffering
(c) boycot from foreign nations
(d) both 2 and 3
The structure they created formed the basis of one of the harshest, most inhumane, societies the world has ever known.” What structure is Mandela talking about?
(a) Racial domination against the black skinned
(b) Poverty and suffering
(c) Discrimination against the poor
(d) oppression of women
The spectacular array of South African jets was a display of –
(a) military’s precision
(b) military’s loyalty to democracy
(c) none of the above
(d) both 1 and 2
What was it that the nation needed to be liberated from?
(a) poverty
(b) gender discrimination
(c) deprivation
(d) all of the above
What change brought international leaders to South Africa?
(a) End of Apartheid
(b) humanity
(c) peace
(d) trade negotiations
How many deputy presidents were elected?
(a) two
b) three
(c) one
(d) none
When was the inauguration day?
(a) 10 May
(b) 10 March
(c) 20 May
(d) 20 March
What do you mean by 'Resilience that defies the imagination'?
A sign of human feeling (goodness, kindness, pity, justice, etc.)
A calming feeling of relief from hardships.
A great ability to remain unchanged by suffering
A state of being deeply affected by something
Which of the following is the correct definition of 'Apartheid'?
Hostility against people that are physically different
A system or practice that separates people according to race or color
Discrimination on the basis of gender
The deliberate extermination of a racial or cultural group
Which party did Nelson Mandela join to fight against Apartheid?
USA
ACN
ANC
CNN
Which of the following statements are true?
The first democratic government of South Africa was coming to power on 10 May, 1980.
Nelson Mandela had become South Africa’s first Black
President.
The ceremonies took place in the amphitheatre formed by the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Three national anthems were played on the day.
The spectacular display of the military was a demonstration of it's __________ to the government.
worship
respect
loyalty
slavery
Which of the following are right about Mandela's thoughts on love and hatred? Select the correct options.
No one is born hating another person.
Love is the best of all feelings.
Love comes naturally to the human heart.
People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love,
With love, you can unite everyone and defeat any brutal force.
"Man’s goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished."
Which example does Nelson Mandela cite to prove this statement?
The kindness of his fellow citizens.
The loyalty of the military force.
The kindness of his prison officers.
His comrades in ANC
Which of the following fall under Mandela's twin obligations? Select the correct options.
obligation to one's people
obligation to one's leaders
obligation to one's army
obligation to one's family
What does Mandela believe about bravery?
Absence of fear
Hiding fear
Faking courage
Conquering fear
What does Mandela mean when he says "Perhaps it requires such depth of oppression to create such heights of character."?
Oppression creates bitterness and resentment.
Oppression makes people physically violent.
Oppression creates stronger character in those affected
Oppression should be welcomed with open hands.
