10th First Flight Chapter 2 Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom MCQs

1. How many years did Nelson Mandela spend in prison?

20 years

10 years

30 years

27 years

2. When did Nelson Mandela become the President of South Africa?

10th April 1994

10th June 1994

10th May 1995

10th May 1994

3. What does ‘apartheid’ refer to?

Political ideology

Economic policy

Educational reform

Racial discrimination policy

4. What is ‘Robben Island’ known for?

Capital of South Africa

Nelson Mandela’s birthplace

An ancient monument

Prison where Mandela was held

5. Which oath did Mandela take as President?

To abolish all laws

To follow only his party’s rules

To obey and uphold the Constitution

To bring back apartheid

6. Where was the inauguration ceremony held?

Durban

Union Buildings of Pretoria

Johannesburg

Cape Town

7. Why did Mandela believe in the importance of people?

Because only leaders matter

Because they are weak alone

Because they are stronger together

Because power is everything

8. Who was sworn in as the first Deputy President of South Africa?

Desmond Tutu

Walter Sisulu

Thabo Mbeki

Oliver Tambo

9. What was the significance of the day for South Africa?

Independence from France

Beginning of British rule

Start of new conflicts

End of racial oppression

10. What according to Mandela is true freedom?

Absence of fear

Having wealth

Owning land

Doing anything one wants