Nelson Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom Flashcards
Where did the ceremonies take place?
Sandstone Amphitheatre formed by the Union Buildings in Pretoria
What was the importance of 10th May?
Largest Gathering of international leaders on South African soil for the installation of South Africa’s first democratic, non-racial government.
What does the phrase ‘extraordinary human disaster’ refer to?
The inhuman practise of apartheid
What does the phrase ‘glorious human achievement’ refer to?
The establishment of South Africa’s first democratic, non-racial government
‘Not too long ago, South Africans were considered:’
Outlaws
Why did Mandela thank the leaders?
For having come to witness his investiture as President
What was the event considered as?
Common victory for justice, peace and human dignity
What were the ideals set out for the future of South Africa?
- To liberate all South Africans from the continuing bondage of poverty, deprivation, suffering, gender and other discrimination
- Would never experience racial discrimination again.
How was 10th May
Dawned bright and clear
Where had the seat of white supremacy been for decades?
The Sandstone Amphitheatre formed by the Union Building in Pretoria
Now what has it become?
The site of a rainbow gathering of different colours and nations for the installation of South Africa’s first democratic, non-racial government.
What is the name of Nelson Mandela’s daughter?
Zenani
Who became the Second Deputy President?
Mr de Klerk
Who became the First Deputy President?
Thabo Mbeki
What did Nelson Mandela pledge?
To obey and uphold the constitution annd to devote himself to the well-being of the Republic and its people.
Who saluted Nelson Mandela?
The highest military generals of the South African defence force and police
Why were 2 national anthems sung?
It symbolized the equality of blacks and whites
Which anthem was sung by the whites?
Nkosi Sikelel -iAfrika
Which anthem was sung by the blacks?
Die Stem
In the 1st decade of the 20th century________.
Whites skinned people pathced up their differences and erected a system of racial domination against the dark-skinned people of their own land, thus creating one of the harshest and most inhumane societies the world has ever known
In the last decade of the 20th century_________.
The previous system had been overturned forever and replaced by a government that recognised the rights and freedoms of all people, regardless of the colour of their skin.
What is courage?
Courage is not the abscence of fear, but the triumph over it
Which is natural? To love or to hate?
To love
How was the investiture’s cermony concluded?
A Chevron of Impala jets left a smoke trail of the black, red, green, blue and gold of the new South African flag.
Name some prominent freedom fighters against apartheid.
- Oliver Tambo
- Walter Sisulu
- Chief Luthuli
- Yusuf Dadoo
- Bram Fischer
- Robert Sobukwe
What is a flame that can be hidden but not extinguished?
Man’s goodness
Where did Mandela join?
African National Congress (ANC)
Why did he join ANC?
He soon realised that not only was he not free, but his brothers and sisters too. He saw that it was not just his freedom that was curtailed, but the freedom of everyone who looked like he did.
What are the twin obligations?
- To his family, parents, wife and children
2. To his people, community and country
Why is the oppresor not free?
He is a prisoner of hatred, locked behind bars of prejudice and narrow-mindedness
What are the oppresor and the oppressed robbed off?
Humanity
What was Nelson Mandela’s freedom as a child?
Run in the fields near his mother’s hut, swim in the clear stream that ran through his village, roast mealies under the stars and ride the broad backs of slow-moving bulls.
What was Nelson Mandela’s freedom as a youth?
Able to stay out at night, read what he please and go where he chose
What was Nelson Mandela’s freedom as a man?
earning his keep, marrying and having a family and not to be obstructed in a lawful life
Who wrote Nelson Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom?
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
