Term 2 History Test Example May 2016 Flashcards
Why is the name ‘Nelson’ in inverted commas?
Nelson was a name given to him by an English teacher, not his family.
What did Mandela and Walter Sisulu do in Johannesburg?
Mandela and Sisulu founded the first black law firm in Africa
What important thing happened in 1944? Who was involved?
In 1944 the ANC Youth League was founded. Mandela, Sisulu, Thambo and Lembede were involved.
What is meant by ‘Mandela went underground’?
It means he went into hiding.
What was Umkhonto we Sizwe?
It was the armed wing of the ANC.
Why is Umkhonto we Sizwe formed?
It was formed because the ANC felt that strikes were not helping to end apartheid
How many years did Mandela spend in prison on Robin Island?
Mandela spent 18 years on Robin Island
To which prison was he transferred after Robin island?
He was transferred to Pollsmore Prison in Cape Town
What did PW Botha offer to do in 1985?
Botha offered to release Mandela if he would change his views of apartheid.
Did Mandela accept his offer?
No. Mandela refused.
What prize did Mandela and De Klerk win in 1993? What did they do to deserve it?
They won the Nobel Peace Prize.
They worked hard and were committed to ending apartheid.
What does democratic mean?
It means equal votes, freedom to vote. not everyone was allowed to vote.
Who became president after Mandla?
Thabo Mbeki became president after Mandela.
Why do you think Gandhi was a good leader?
Gandhi was a good leader because he was dedicated to his beliefs.
He made people feel proud of themselves and their culture.
He protested peacefully.
He was brave and went to jail many times.
He always put the needs of others first.
Name the British law that was unfair.
The SALT TAX - not allowing them to make their own salt.
Do you remember the 8 properties of a good leader. Write down 3 things that Gandhi did to show some of those qualities.
Gandhi stood up for what he believed him and was thrown out of a white only train.
He was brave and marched to make salt.
He was beaten but did not give up.
He was dedicated to others and willing to give up his freedom and was sent to jail many times.
What does unjust mean?
Something not believing, fair or right (unfair)
What does justice mean?
Something believing fair or right?