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South African Leaders Flashcards

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Define commitment

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The dedication you have to a cause or activity. (I have a commitment to go to Cloud School 3 days a week.)

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Define fairness.

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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.)

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Mandela was born in the year…

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1918

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Mandela became President of South Africa in the year…

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1994

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What happened to Mandela in 1990?

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He was released from prison.

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What happened to Mandela in 2010?

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He appeared at the closing ceremony of the World Cup in South Africa.

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Why did Nelson’s teacher give him a different name?

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Because apparently she couldn’t train her tongue to say…“Rolihlahla.” We call her Mrs. Lazypants.

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Why was Mandela called Madiba?

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Madiba was the name of his clan. It was used as a sign of respect and affection

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Define charity.

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Generosity and helpfulness towards those in need.

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What did Mandela do for a living?

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He was a lawyer.

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Why did Mandela want to be a lawyer?

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To help and defend people who could not defend themselves

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What was Apartheid?

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A system of laws that made it legal to the discrimination based on skin color (race).

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What were 3 laws of Apartheid?

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  • -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
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Why was Mandela put in prison?

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Because he was a leader in protesting the Apartheid government

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How was Mandela brave?

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Because he conquered his fear and stood up for what he believed in.

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What did Mandela do after he stopped being President?

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Started the Nelson Mandela Foundation

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What does it mean to be tolerant?

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To allow something to happen without trying to stop it.

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What does equality mean?

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When one person or group has the same rights as another person or group

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Gandhi was also called Mahatma. What does this mean?

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For the same reason Mandela was called Madiba. In Sanskrit it means “great soul.”

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Why did Mohandas Gandhi go to England?

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To study law

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Why was Gandhi thrown off a train in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa?

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He boarded a first class train car because he refused to be segregated by race.

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How old was Gandhi when he got married?

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13!

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Gandhi practiced civil disobedience. What does this mean?

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Non-violent protest or fighting for his rights in a peaceful way…

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What happened when Gandhi organized protests?

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He went to prison several times.

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How did Gandhi serve during the Boer/South African war in 1899?

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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.

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When did India gain independence from Britain?

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1930

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What was a problem in India after the British left?

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Inequality between Muslims and Hindus and the different castes (races) of Indians.

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What did Gandhi believe?

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He believed in truth, justice, equality and peace for all people.

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What happened to Gandhi because he acted on these beliefs?

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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.

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Gandhi said, “There are many causes I am prepared to die for but no cause…

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…that I am prepared to kill for.”

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Gandhi said, “An eye for an eye…

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…makes the whole world blind.”

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Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use…

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…to change the world.”

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Mandela said, “It always seems impossible…

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…until it’s done.”

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