Nelson Mandela Biography

What was the name given to Nelson Mandela at birth?

• Rolihlahla

• Thembu

• Nelson

• Mandiba

In what year did Nelson Mandela run away to Johannesburg to avoid an arranged marriage?

• 1952

• 1990

• 1941

• 1960

What was the African National Congress?

• An international organization for wildlife conservation
• A political party in South Africa that wanted to establish a democratic government

• A type of currency used in South Africa
• A musical group from Africa

What political party began the policy of apartheid?

• National Party
• Libertarian Party
• Republican Party
• Democratic Party

Who was Nelson Mandela's second wife?

• Evelyn Mase

• None of the above

• Winnie Madikizela

• Graca Machel

What was the name of the armed wing of the ANC that Mandela helped to form?

• Spear of the Nation

• Youth League

• Umkhonto we Sizwe

• African National Congress

In what year was Nelson Mandela released from prison?

• 1990

• 1980

• 1988

• 1994