Nelson Mandela Long Walk To Freedom

How many years did Nelson Mandela spend in prison?

• 27 years

• 10 years

• 5 years

• 40 years

Who helped Nelson Mandela bring an end to apartheid?

• F.W. de Klerk

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Winston Churchill

In which decade did Mandela negotiate with the South African president to end apartheid?

• 1990s

• 1970s

• 1980s

• 2000s

What does the term “apartheid” refer to?

• A system of racial segregation

• A type of government

• A religious movement

• A scientific theory

Which of the following best describes Mandela’s leadership style based on the quote provided?

• Self-sacrificing and dedicated to freedom

• Authoritarian and strict

• Indifferent and passive

• Secretive and isolated

When was the African National Congress (ANC) founded?

• 1912

• 1948

• 1960

• 1980

Who led the ANC’s civil disobedience campaign against apartheid?

• Nelson Mandela

• Desmond Tutu

• Oliver Tambo

• Steve Biko

What action did the ANC take after being outlawed in 1960?

• Launched a violent sabotage campaign

• Disbanded permanently

• Joined the government

• Moved to another country

What was the policy that the ANC opposed through civil disobedience?

• Apartheid

• Colonialism

• Democracy

• Socialism

What is Soweto known for today in terms of its economic status?

• It remains South Africa’s most impoverished city.

• It is the wealthiest city in South Africa.

• It is a major tourist destination.

• It is the capital city of South Africa.