English Flashcards
Where did the ceremonies took place?
The ceremonies took place in the lovely sandstone amphitheater formed by union buildings in Pretoria
Who were the first and second sworn in deputy presidents?
Mr de Klerk was the second deputy president and thabo Mirko was the first sworn in deputy president
What was the extraordinary human disaster
Apartheid
What did the display of air jets meant
The demonstration of military’s loyalty towards the democracy to a new government which is fairly and freely elected
What were the colours in the African flag
Red, green,black , blue and gold
When did the white people took over Africa
A few years after the bitter Anglo boer war and before Nelson Mandela was born the white people patched up theirs differences between the black and created a system of racial domination against the dark people on their own land
What did Nelsons Mandela think of the victory
He thought that the victory was just the sum of all the African patriots who fought for their country and their bravery can never be counted or repaid .that he was the sum of all those who fought for Africa and he was very disappointed that he could not thank them and they were not there to see what their struggles resulted in.
What did he meant by oppression created mean of such courage , wisdom and character
He thought that the harsh apartheid system and oppression created Oliver tampons ,Walter sisulus and many men of such extra ordinary courage , wisdom and generosity. And perhaps it requires such depth of oppression to create such heights of character.
What did he say about his country’s people
He said that his country is rich in minerals and gems but his country’s greatest wealth is its people
What is nelson Mandela’s idea on courage
He learned that courage is not the absence of fear but the triumph over it. A brave man is not he who does not feel Afraid but he who conquers that fear
What is Nelson Mandela’s opinion on hate
No one is born hating another based on his background or religion or skin colour etc
people must learn to hate if they can learn to hate then can be taught to love for love comes naturally to the human heart than it’s Opposite
What are the obligations of a man
The obligation to his and to his country and society
