Nelson Mandela

Which words does Mandela use to describe the day of his inauguration?

• Dark and sorrowful

• Bright and blazing

• Autumn and warm

• Rainy and cold

What does Mandela mean by “the greatest wealth of a nation”?

• Its GDP

• Its education system

• Its minerals

• Its people

According to Mandela, what makes a man courageous?

• Training from childhood

• Standing for one’s country

• Triumphing over fear

• Not feeling fear at all

What did Mandela say about his childhood?

• He was born free

• He always wanted to be a politician

• He was aware of racial discrimination

• He lived in urban society

What twin obligations does Mandela refer to as being denied to black South Africans under apartheid?

• Education and healthcare

• Employment and land

• Family and nation

• Country and community

Which term best describes Mandela’s tone in the speech?

• Sarcastic

• Humorous

• Solemn and hopeful

• Fearful

How did the military's salute signify a change in South Africa’s history?

• It was a symbolic surrender

• It marked a shift in power to a democratic regime

• It celebrated British rule

• It was part of every president’s ceremony

Why did Mandela say that the policy of apartheid had a deep effect on both the oppressed and the oppressor?

• It dehumanized both by robbing them of humanity and compassion

• It gave power to all people equally

• It led to a prosperous society

• It improved only the economic condition of the blacks

What kind of government had Mandela promised during his speech?

• Authoritarian

• Democratic and free from discrimination

• Socialist

• Traditional monarchy

Why were international dignitaries present at Mandela’s inauguration?

• To witness a rare solar eclipse

• To sign peace treaties

• To show global support for the end of apartheid

• To donate aid