- 1. When did Nelson Mandela become the first black President of South Africa?
A) 1986
B) 1994
C) 2000
D) 1975
- 2. Which political party did Nelson Mandela represent when he became President?
A) African National Congress (ANC)
B) Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)
C) Democratic Alliance (DA)
D) Inkatha Freedom Party
- 3. For how many years was Nelson Mandela imprisoned before becoming President?
A) 15
B) 10
C) 35
D) 27
- 4. Which city became the capital of South Africa during Nelson Mandela's presidency?
A) Johannesburg
B) Durban
C) Cape Town
D) Pretoria
- 5. What was the name of Nelson Mandela's autobiography published in 1994?
A) Long Walk to Freedom
B) Freedom Fighter
C) African Journey
D) Prison Diaries
- 6. What was the official policy of racial segregation in South Africa called that Mandela fought against?
A) Segregation
B) Nationalism
C) Apartheid
D) Colonialism
- 7. Which international sports event did South Africa host in 1995, a year after Mandela became President?
A) Rugby World Cup
B) Cricket World Cup
C) FIFA World Cup
D) Olympic Games
- 8. Which Nobel Prize did Nelson Mandela share with F. W. de Klerk in 1993?
A) Nobel Peace Prize
B) Nobel Chemistry Prize
C) Nobel Literature Prize
D) Nobel Physics Prize
- 9. Which famous prison was Nelson Mandela held in for the majority of his 27-year prison sentence?
A) Devil's Island
B) Sing Sing
C) Robben Island
D) Alcatraz
- 10. Which country was Nelson Mandela born in?
A) Zimbabwe
B) Nigeria
C) Kenya
D) South Africa
- 11. In which year was Nelson Mandela born?
A) 1918
B) 1905
C) 1935
D) 1925
- 12. What was Nelson Mandela's tribal name?
A) Dalibunga
B) Thembu
C) Sikhulule
D) Madiba
- 13. After his retirement from politics, what disease did Nelson Mandela publicly declare he was suffering from?
A) Prostate Cancer
B) Heart Disease
C) HIV/AIDS
D) Alzheimer's Disease
- 14. Which world leader did Nelson Mandela consider as his personal mentor and friend?
A) Fidel Castro
B) Muammar Gaddafi
C) Margaret Thatcher
D) Barack Obama
- 15. Which famous song was often sung at rallies and events in support of Nelson Mandela?
A) Imagine
B) Blowin' in the Wind
C) Free Nelson Mandela
D) We Shall Overcome
- 16. Shortly after becoming President, Nelson Mandela established a commission to investigate human rights violations during apartheid. What was it called?
A) Apartheid Crimes Tribunal
B) National Reconciliation Committee
C) Justice Commission
D) Truth and Reconciliation Commission
- 17. What was the title of the 2013 biographical film about Nelson Mandela starring Idris Elba?
A) The Mandela Legacy
B) Prisoner of Hope
C) Freedom Fighter
D) Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
- 18. Where did Nelson Mandela give his first public speech after being released from prison in 1990?
A) Soweto
B) Cape Town City Hall
C) Robben Island
D) Pretoria Union Buildings
- 19. What was Nelson Mandela's first name at birth?
A) Madiba
B) Qunu
C) Rolihlahla
D) Thembekile
- 20. In which year was the African National Congress (ANC) formed?
A) 1960
B) 1912
C) 1945
D) 1976
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