Nelson Mandela Quiz Questions: How Well Do You Know Nelson Mandela?

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Nelson Mandela Quiz

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, a late South African anti-apartheid activist and politician, served as the first president of South Africa from the year 1994 to 1999. He dedicated his life to fighting against the racist apartheid system and for the equality and freedom of all people. Accordingly, the world celebrates July 18 as Nelson Mandela International Day. It commemorates his birthday and pays tribute to his values and countless efforts to positively impact this world. As the day is gradually approaching, here are some interesting quiz questions and answers on Nelson Mandela for kids. 

Nelson Mandela Trivia

Q. 1 Which of the following is the birthplace of Nelson Mandela?

a) Kimberley
b) Mvezo 
c) Rustenburg
d) Port Elizabeth

Answer: b) Mvezo

Q.2 When did Nelson Mandela receive the Nobel Prize for Peace?

a) 1990

b) 1993

c) 1984

d) 1986

Answer: b) 1993 

Q.3 In which year did Nelson Mandela join the African National Congress?

a) 1936

b) 1940

c) 1944

d) 1942

Answer: c) 1944

Q.4 At which of the following places did Nelson Mandela die?

a) Durban

b) Cape Town

c) Johannesburg

d) Sharpeville

Answer: c) Johannesburg

Q.5 When was Nelson Mandela born?

a) 5 February 1914

b) 14 May 1912

c) 30 November 1915

d) 18 July 1918

Answer: d) 18 July 1918

Q.6 Which of the following books of Nelson Mandela was published in 1994?

a) Higher than Hope

b) I Am Prepared to Die

c) Long Walk to Freedom

d) No Walk to Freedom

Answer: c) Long Walk to Freedom

Q.7 During which period was Nelson Mandela in prison?

a) 1962-1990

b) 1948-1952

c) 1944-1948

d) 1952-1956

Answer: a) 1962-1990

Q.8 Which policy came to an end when Nelson Mandela became the president of South Africa?

a) Communism

b) Big Stick

c) Open Door

d) Apartheid

Answer: d) Apartheid

Q.9 When did Nelson Mandela die?

a) 14 June 2008

b) 22 January 2009

b) 18 July 2012

d) 5 December 2013

Answer: d) 5 December 2013

Q.10 During which period was Nelson Mandela president of South Africa?

a) 1986-1991

b) 2004-2009

c) 1994-1999

d) 2007-2012

Answer: c) 1994-1999

Q.11 Nelson Mandela was born into which clan in the Mvezo village?

a) Madiba clan

b) Hadimba clan

c) Nguni

Answer: a) Madiba clan

Q.12 When did Nelson Mandela leave South Africa to support the armed struggle in Botswana?

a) 11 January 1962

b) 12 January 1962

c) 13 January 1962

Answer: a) 11 January 1962

Q.13 When did Nelson Mandela graduate with a law degree?

a) 1962

b) 1979

c) 1989

Answer: c) 1989

Q.14 Why was Nelson Mandela expelled from the University College of Fort Hare?

a) Being too outspoken

b) Participating in a student protest

c) Not paying the fee

Answer: b) Participating in a student protest

Q.15 When was Nelson Mandela inaugurated as the first democratically elected President of South Africa?

a) 9 May 1994 

b) 10 May 1994 

c) 11 May 1994

Answer: b) 10 May 1994

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