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In 20 questions, see how much you really know about Nelson Mandela.

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Question 1 of 20

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From which prison was Mandela released?

Select one of the following:

  • Diepkloof

  • Pollsmoor

  • Robben Island

  • Victor Verstor

  • Leeukop

Explanation

Question 2 of 20

1

What did he do on 11 January 1962

Select one of the following:

  • Got married

  • Got divorced

  • Left university

  • Left South Africa

  • Bought a house

Explanation

Question 3 of 20

1

In what year did he graduate with his law degree?

Select one of the following:

  • 1952

  • 1964

  • 1982

  • 1989

  • 1990

Explanation

Question 4 of 20

1

What did he wear to court in 1962?

Select one of the following:

  • A suit

  • Prison uniform

  • Leopard skin

  • Red overalls

  • Jackal skin

Explanation

Question 5 of 20

1

How many children did he have?

Select one of the following:

  • Two

  • Four

  • Six

  • Eight

  • Ten

Explanation

Question 6 of 20

1

What did he do after being acquitted in the Treason Trial?

Select one of the following:

  • Have a party

  • Go back to work

  • Go on holiday

  • Go underground

  • Go back to university

Explanation

Question 7 of 20

1

When did he join the African National Congress?

Select one of the following:

  • 1942

  • 1944

  • 1952

  • 1956

  • 1962

Explanation

Question 8 of 20

1

What did he do on 27 April 1994?

Select one of the following:

  • Retire

  • Vote

  • End sanctions

  • Pray

  • Resign

Explanation

Question 9 of 20

1

What was he charged with in the Rivonia Trial?

Select one of the following:

  • Treason

  • Kidnapping

  • Sabotage

  • Plotting a coup

  • Planning an assassination

Explanation

Question 10 of 20

1

Why did his teacher give him the name Nelson?

Select one of the following:

  • She could not pronounce his isiXhosa name

  • It was the custom for school children to have English names

  • She names him after Admiral Nelson

  • His parents asked her to change his name

Explanation

Question 11 of 20

1

What was his initiation name?

Select one of the following:

  • Dalibhunga

  • Daluxolo

  • Daliqgili

  • Dalindyebo

  • Daliwonga

Explanation

Question 12 of 20

1

Where was he finally arrested?

Select one of the following:

  • At his house

  • At Liliesleaf Farm

  • At Park Station

  • At Howick

  • At his office

Explanation

Question 13 of 20

1

In what year did he leave Transkei to go to Johannesburg?

Select one of the following:

  • 1928

  • 1941

  • 1944

  • 1964

  • 1967

Explanation

Question 14 of 20

1

Why was the lawfirm Mandela & Tambo significant?

Select one of the following:

  • It was the oldest law firm in South Africa

  • It was the only law firm to have its office in the Magistrates Court

  • It was the first black law firm in South Africa

  • It was the first law firm in Soweto

  • It did not have any female clients

Explanation

Question 15 of 20

1

When was he released from prison?

Select one of the following:

  • 2 February 1990

  • 11 February 1990

  • 17 February 1989

  • 15 October 1989

  • 13 December 1989

Explanation

Question 16 of 20

1

How many times was Nelson Mandela married?

Select one of the following:

  • Once

  • Twice

  • Three times

  • Four times

  • Five times

Explanation

Question 17 of 20

1

Where was he when the freedom charter was adopted?

Select one of the following:

  • On the stage

  • In the crowd

  • In his car

  • On the edge of the crowd

  • In a shop

Explanation

Question 18 of 20

1

With whom did he share the Nobel Peace Prize?

Select one of the following:

  • Walter Sisulu

  • P.W. Botha

  • Ahmed Kathrada

  • Winnie Mandela

  • F.W. de Klerk

Explanation

Question 19 of 20

1

What was his first job in Johannesburg?

Select one of the following:

  • Gold miner

  • Estate agent

  • Mine policeman

  • Street sweeper

  • Lawyer

Explanation

Question 20 of 20

1

Where was Nelson Mandela born?

Select one of the following:

  • Johannesburg

  • Mqhezweni

  • Qunu

  • Mvezo

  • Mthata

Explanation

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