South African Leaders Flashcards
Define commitment
The dedication you have to a cause or activity. (I have a commitment to go to Cloud School 3 days a week.)
Define fairness.
The act of making decisions that are free from bias or judgement. (He practiced the art of fairness by giving a cupcake to each of his friends and enemies.)
Mandela was born in the year…
1918
Mandela became President of South Africa in the year…
1994
What happened to Mandela in 1990?
He was released from prison.
What happened to Mandela in 2010?
He appeared at the closing ceremony of the World Cup in South Africa.
Why did Nelson’s teacher give him a different name?
Because apparently she couldn’t train her tongue to say…“Rolihlahla.” We call her Mrs. Lazypants.
Why was Mandela called Madiba?
Madiba was the name of his clan. It was used as a sign of respect and affection
Define charity.
Generosity and helpfulness towards those in need.
What did Mandela do for a living?
He was a lawyer.
Why did Mandela want to be a lawyer?
To help and defend people who could not defend themselves
What was Apartheid?
A system of laws that made it legal to the discrimination based on skin color (race).
What were 3 laws of Apartheid?
- -Different races could not ride in the same car, use the same bathrooms or other public places.
- -Blacks, Indians and Coloureds were not allowed to have the same quality of education as Whites.
- -Blacks, which outnumbered Whites, were only allowed to own 8% of the land in SA
Why was Mandela put in prison?
Because he was a leader in protesting the Apartheid government
How was Mandela brave?
Because he conquered his fear and stood up for what he believed in.
What did Mandela do after he stopped being President?
Started the Nelson Mandela Foundation
What does it mean to be tolerant?
To allow something to happen without trying to stop it.
What does equality mean?
When one person or group has the same rights as another person or group
Gandhi was also called Mahatma. What does this mean?
For the same reason Mandela was called Madiba. In Sanskrit it means “great soul.”
Why did Mohandas Gandhi go to England?
To study law
Why was Gandhi thrown off a train in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa?
He boarded a first class train car because he refused to be segregated by race.
How old was Gandhi when he got married?
13!
Gandhi practiced civil disobedience. What does this mean?
Non-violent protest or fighting for his rights in a peaceful way…
What happened when Gandhi organized protests?
He went to prison several times.
How did Gandhi serve during the Boer/South African war in 1899?
He organized the Indian Ambulance Corps consisting of 1 100 Indians. They were one of the few medical units to serve wounded black South Africans.
When did India gain independence from Britain?
1930
What was a problem in India after the British left?
Inequality between Muslims and Hindus and the different castes (races) of Indians.
What did Gandhi believe?
He believed in truth, justice, equality and peace for all people.
What happened to Gandhi because he acted on these beliefs?
He had many supporters, many enemies and spent a lot of time in prison. He was killed when he was 78 by a Hindu fanatic.
Gandhi said, “There are many causes I am prepared to die for but no cause…
…that I am prepared to kill for.”
Gandhi said, “An eye for an eye…
…makes the whole world blind.”
Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use…
…to change the world.”
Mandela said, “It always seems impossible…
…until it’s done.”
