Tyler Exam Mandela Flashcards
What is the name of the book that Nelson Mandela wrote?
A Long Walk to Freedom
Why did the world respect South Africa?
Because of the way we became a free country
What are the 8 qualities of a good leader?
- Good leaders listen to people
- Good leaders work for the good of the people
- Good leaders work with a team.
- Good leaders have courage
- Good leaders are brave
- Good leaders are dedicated to their beliefs
- Good leaders are dedicated to others
- Good leaders will give up something for others
What does injustice mean?
Something not being fair or right
What does justice mean?
Something being fair or right
What does conflict mean?
A fight or an argument
What does racism mean?
The belief that one group of people is better than another
What does apartheid mean?
The old rules in South Africa that kept different races separate
What does protests mean?
To say that you don’t agree with something and you want it to be changed
What does democracy mean?
A system where people choose their leader by voting
What does independence mean?
Being free from another person or country
What year was Nelson Mandela born in?
1918
Where was Nelson Mandela born?
Mveso - Eastern Cape
How old was Mandela when he moved to Johannesburg?
22
What did Nelson Mandela study to be?
A Lawyer
When did Nelson Mandela join the ANC?
1943
What was the political system called when Mandela joined the ANC?
Apartheid
What did Mandela and the ANC do to try convince the government to change their political system?
They organised campaigns
What year was Nelson Mandela sent to prison on Robben Island?
1962
How many years was Mandela in prison for?
27 years
What year was Mandela released from prison?
1990
What happened in 1994
Nelson Mandela was the first black president where all people were allowed to vote
What does constitution mean?
A set of rules for a country
