Quiz on Major African Personalities

Who is known for ending apartheid in South Africa?

• Wole Soyinka

• Léopold Sédar Senghor

• Nelson Mandela

• Wangari Maathai

What cultural movement did Léopold Sédar Senghor promote?

• Feminism

• Environmentalism

• Pan-Africanism

• Négritude

What is the Green Belt Movement focused on?

• Women's rights

• Literary contributions

• Tree planting

• Political activism

Who was the first African laureate of the Nobel Prize in Literature?

• Wangari Maathai

• Nelson Mandela

• Wole Soyinka

• Léopold Sédar Senghor

What did Nelson Mandela emphasize in his presidency?

• Vengeance

• Forgiveness

• Isolation

• Corruption

Which leader was an advocate for environmental conservation?

• Wole Soyinka

• Léopold Sédar Senghor

• Wangari Maathai

• Nelson Mandela

What did Senghor's literary work often reflect?

• African rhythms

• Technology

• Sports

• Mathematics

What was a common theme among the four leaders?

• Military power

• Wealth accumulation

• Isolationism

• Freedom and justice

What did Wangari Maathai encourage women to do?

• Focus on traditional roles

• Avoid education

• Take leadership roles

• Stay at home

What is a key component of the legacies of these leaders?

• Popularity

• Fame

• Wealth

• Resilience