Sudafricanos celebran el primer aniversario de la muerte del ex presidente Nelson Mandela

South Africa marks the first anniversary of Nelson Mandela's death, who passed away at 95 on December 5, 2013. A ceremony in Pretoria honored his legacy, with his widow placing flowers at his statue. Mandela's fight against apartheid led to significant sacrifices, but ultimately resulted in freedom and democracy. After 27 years in prison, he became president and ended white minority rule. People celebrated his memory with songs and moments of silence.

What event was being commemorated in Pretoria?

• The end of apartheid

• Nelson Mandela's first death anniversary

• Nelson Mandela's birth anniversary

• The election of Nelson Mandela as president

What was one of the significant impacts of Mandela's fight against apartheid?

• The establishment of a new monarchy

• The continuation of apartheid

• The achievement of democracy

• The division of South Africa into two countries

How long was Nelson Mandela imprisoned?

• 10 years

• 5 years

• 27 years

• 15 years

What did Mandela achieve after his release from prison?

• He retired from public life

• He moved to another country

• He negotiated the end of apartheid

• He became the king of South Africa

How did some people choose to honor Mandela's memory?

• By singing and observing silence

• By writing a book

• By organizing a sports event

• By planting trees