31.What was, the significance/importance of Nelson Mandela’s prison number, (46664)?
Ans. Nelson Mandela’s, prison number (46664) was significant because it represented his prisoner number (466) and the year he began his prison sentence (1964).
32.Nelson Mandela, was called for his sports diplomacy;Which major sporting event did South Africa host during his presidency?
Ans. Rugby World Cup in 1995
33.Which world leader, did Nelson Mandela develop a close friendship with during their fight, against apartheid?
Ans. Fidel Castro.
34.What was, the title of the biographical film, released in 2013, that portrayed Nelson Mandela’s life?
Ans. “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.”
35.What was, the name of the book written by Nelson Mandela during his imprisonment, which contained his letters, notes, and reflections?
Ans. “Conversations with Myself.”
36.Nelson Mandela received several honorary degrees, from universities worldwide: Name one such university that bestowed an honorary degree upon him.
Ans. Harvard University.
37.Nelson Mandela was, famous/renowned for his commitment, to reconciliation. Who did, he popularly reconcile with during his presidency?
Ans. Reconciled with Frederik Willem de Klerk, the last president of apartheid-era South Africa ,and his predecessor.
38.What was ,the name of the anti-apartheid activist, and politician who succeeded Nelson Mandela, as President of South Africa?
Ans. Thabo Mbeki.
39.What was, the name of the political party, that Nelson Mandela’s successor belonged to?
Ans. Thabo Mbeki’s political party, which succeeded Nelson Mandela’s presidency, is the African National Congress (ANC).
40.Which global event ,did Nelson Mandela attend, marking his first international trip after being released, from prison?
Ans. Attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland,
41.Nelson Mandela was, awarded the Lenin Peace Prize by, which country?
Ans. The Soviet Union.
42.During Nelson Mandela’s presidency, which language, was added alongside Afrikaans, and English as an official language of South Africa,?
Ans. Language isiZulu was, added alongside Afrikaans, and English as an official language of South Africa.
43.What was, the name of the district ,where Nelson Mandela, was born, and raised?
Ans. District of Mvezo in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
44.Nelson Mandela served, as the Secretary-General ,of which organization, in the 1950s,?
Ans. African National Congress (ANC) Youth League in the 1950s.
45.What was, the name of the political party, that Nelson Mandela co-founded in 1959?
Ans. Pan Africanist Congress (PAC).
46.In 1999, which prominent international organization ,appointed Nelson Mandela, as its mediator in the Burundi conflict,?
Ans. United Nations
47.Which renowned, South African singer, performed at Nelson Mandela’s presidential inauguration, in 1994?
Ans. Miriam Makeba.
48.What was, the name of the campaign initiated, by Nelson Mandela, to provide free treatment, for tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS?
Ans. Mandela AIDS Treatment Campaign;
49.Nelson Mandela’s birth name was Rolihlahl; What does, this Xhosa name translate to, in English?
Ans. (pulling the branch of a tree or colloquially) (troublemaker) in English.
50.What was, the name of the organization, co-founded by Nelson Mandela, in 1952 to provide free legal representation ,to victims of apartheid laws,?
Ans. Defiance Campaign
51.Which South African city ,is home to the Nelson Mandela Museum, showcasing his life and legacy?
Ans. Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
52.Nelson Mandela’s ,well known speech, “I Am Prepared to Die,” was delivered during ,which trial?
Ans. Rivonia Trial.
53.Which international human rights organization ,did Nelson Mandela chair, from 1997 to 1999?
Ans. The International Panel of Elders, a human rights organization.
54.What was, the name of the landmark document, adopted ,by Nelson Mandela’s government, in 1996, guaranteeing equal rights, and freedoms to all South Africans?
Ans. The Constitution of South Africa.
55.Nelson Mandela served, as the Chancellor of which university, from 1999 to 2007?
Ans. Witwatersrand
56.In which year, did Nelson Mandela deliver, his iconic speech, at London’s Trafalgar Square during the Anti-Apartheid Movement’s rally?
Ans. 2001.
57.Nelson Mandela was, awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in which year?
Ans. 1990.
58.Which prestigious award ,did Nelson Mandela receive alongside Nelson Mandela Foundation CEO, Achmat Dangor, in 2004,?
Ans. The Roosevelt Four Freedoms Award
59.What was, the name of the foundation established, by Nelson Mandela, in 1999, to promote his legacy ,and values worldwide?
Ans. Nelson Mandela Foundation.
60.Nelson Mandela served, as the President of the African National Congress (ANC), from which year, to which year?
Ans. 1991 to 1997.
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