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

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

Because only leaders matter

Because power is everything

Because they are weak alone

Because they are stronger together

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

10th June 1994

10th May 1994

10th April 1994

10th May 1995

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

Walter Sisulu

Desmond Tutu

Thabo Mbeki

Oliver Tambo

4. What according to Mandela is true freedom?

Owning land

Doing anything one wants

Absence of fear

Having wealth

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

End of racial oppression

Start of new conflicts

Beginning of British rule

Independence from France

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

20 years

27 years

10 years

30 years

7. Where was the inauguration ceremony held?

Cape Town

Union Buildings of Pretoria

Johannesburg

Durban

8. What is ‘Robben Island’ known for?

Nelson Mandela’s birthplace

Capital of South Africa

Prison where Mandela was held

An ancient monument

9. What does ‘apartheid’ refer to?

Economic policy

Racial discrimination policy

Political ideology

Educational reform

10. Which oath did Mandela take as President?

To obey and uphold the Constitution

To follow only his party’s rules

To bring back apartheid

To abolish all laws