people having influences on mandela

Question 1

influences intro

Answer 1

NM. was influenced by various personalities who played significant roles in shaping his
political ideology,
leadership style,
and commitment to the anti-apartheid struggle.

Question 2

Mahatma Gandhi:

Answer 2

Mahatma Gandhi, influenced Mandela with his philosophy of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience.
Mandela admired Gandhi’s principles and,
during certain phases of the anti-apartheid struggle, the ANC adopted nonviolent strategies inspired by Gandhi.

Question 3

Walter Sisulu:

Answer 3

Walter Sisulu was a senior member of the (ANC) , served as a mentor to Mandela.
played a crucial role in Mandela’s political development, introduced him to the principles of the ANC and guided him in his early political career.

Question 4

Oliver Tambo:

Answer 4

-was a close friend and comrade
- two worked together in the ANC,
- Tambo’s leadership and diplomatic skills had a significant impact on Mandela’s own approach to political strategy and negotiation.

Question 5

Fidel Castro:

Answer 5

he was the leader of Cuba,
Mandela admired Fidel Castro for his support of the anti-apartheid movement and the Cuban military intervention in Angola against apartheid forces.
Mandela’s friendship with Castro continued after his release from prison.

Question 6

Albertina Sisulu:

Answer 6

Walter wife, was another prominent anti-apartheid activist l, a mentor to Mandela.
Her commitment to social justice and her role as a leader in the ANC Women’s League had a profound impact on Mandela’s understanding of gender equality and the broader struggle.