General knowledge Solved questions about Nelson Mandela (just GK.)
1.In which year ,was Nelson Mandela born?
Ans. 1918.
2.What was, the name of Nelson Mandela’s, autobiography,?
Ans. “Long Walk to Freedom.”
3.How many year,s did Nelson Mandela spend, in prison,?
Ans. 27 years.
4.Which political party, did Nelson Mandela lead,?
Ans. African National Congress (ANC).
5.What year did, Nelson Mandela ,become the President ,of South Africa,?
Ans. 1994.
6.What is, Nelson Mandela’s tribal, clan name?
Ans. Madiba.
7.What was, Nelson Mandela’s well known prison, on Robben Island, used for before its closure?
Ans.Robben Island
8.Who was Nelson Mandela’s, second wife,?
Ans. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.
9.Which international organization, awarded Nelson Mandela ,the Nobel Peace Prize,?
Ans. the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
10.What was ,Nelson Mandela’s well known quote ,about education ,being the most powerful weapon?
Ans. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
11.What was, Nelson Mandela’s profession, before he became involved, in politics?
Ans. lawyer
12.Which well known event led, to Nelson Mandela’s arrest, and subsequent imprisonment in 1962,?
Ans.Nelson Mandela’s arrest and imprisonment in 1962 followed the Rivonia Trial.
13.What was the name, of the political ideology, that Nelson Mandela, and the ANC opposed, in South Africa?
Ans. Apartheid regime in South Africa.
14.Which South African president, preceded Nelson Mandela’s, presidency?
Ans.F.W. de Klerk.
15.After serving as President, what did Nelson Mandela dedicate, much of his time to?
Ans. Humanitarian work and activism.
16.What year, did Nelson Mandela, pass away?
Ans. 2013.
17.Where is Nelson Mandela buried,?
Ans.Buried in Qunu, South Africa.
18.What international day, was established by the United Nations, in honour of Nelson Mandela,?
Ans.The United Nations, established Nelson Mandela International Day, in honor of him.
19.What was, the name of the campaign initiated, by Nelson Mandela, to fight against HIV/AIDS?
Ans. “46664” campaign.
20.How many children, did Nelson Mandela have?
Ans. six children.
21. What was, the name of the prison, where Nelson Mandela spent the majority of his 27-year imprisonment,?
Ans. 27-year imprisonment in Robben Island prison.
22.Nelson Mandela, was the first black president of which country,?
Ans. South Africa.
23.What was, the name of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, established in South Africa during Mandela’s presidency,?
Ans. “Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa” (TRC).
24.Which prestigious award, did Nelson Mandela receive, alongside F.W. de Klerk, for their efforts ,to end apartheid?
Ans. Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
26.What was, the name of the organization founded, by Nelson Mandela ,to combat poverty, and HIV/AIDS, in South Africa?
Ans. Nelson Mandela Foundation.
27.Nelson Mandela popularly, wore a traditional tribal shirt, from which ethnic group, particularly, during his presidential term,?
Ans. Xhosa ethnic group.
28.What was, the name of Nelson Mandela’s presidential residence, in Pretoria, South Africa?
Ans. Mahlamba Ndlopfu.
29.Which renowned musician, dedicated a song, to Nelson Mandela, titled (Free Nelson Mandela)?
Ans. Jerry Dammers of the Specials.
30.What was, the name of the political party Nelson Mandela represented, when he was elected president of South Africa,?
Ans. African National Congress (ANC)
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.
61.Which renowned, South African leader, did Nelson Mandela collaborate with in the early 1990s to negotiate, the end of apartheid,?
Ans. Frederik Willem de Klerk ..
62.What was the name of the South African township, where Nelson Mandela lived, before his arrest, in 1962?
Ans. Soweto
63.Nelson Mandela was, a co-recipient of the Lenin Peace Prize, in 1990; Who was ,his co-recipient?
Ans. Fidel Castro.
64.Nelson Mandela’s father had a title: What was his father’s title?
Ans. chief
65.What was, the title of the book Nelson Mandela wrote, while he was in prison, which was published, in 1986?
Ans. The Struggle Is My Life
66.Which country’s president, bestowed Nelson Mandela with the Grand Companion, of OR Tambo Decoration, their highest honor?
Ans. President of Zambia.
67.Nelson Mandela, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, by which U.S. president?
Ans. U.S. President George W. Bush.
68.Nelson Mandela received, the Nobel Peace Prize, alongside F.W. de Klerk. What was the year,?
Ans. 1993.
69.Nelson Mandela was well known, for his love of a specific sport. Which sport was it, and what position did he play?
Ans. love of boxing, and he practiced as an amateur heavyweight boxer.
70.What was, the name of the university, where Nelson Mandela studied law,?
Ans. University of Fort Hare and later at the University of Witwatersrand
71.Nelson Mandela was involved in the formation of the Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK), the armed wing of the ANC. What does (Umkhonto we Sizwe) translate to in English,?
Ans. (Umkhonto we Sizwe) translates to (Spear of the Nation) in English.
72.Which country ,did Nelson Mandela visit shortly, after his release from prison in 1990, where he received, a hero’s welcome,?
Ans. Sweden
73.Nelson Mandela was, well known for his sense of style; often wearing what type of patterned shirts?
Ans. wearing colorful, patterned shirts, known as “Madiba shirts.”
74.Nelson Mandela served, as the President of the International African Institute, from which year to which year,?
Ans.1962 to 2002.
75.What was, the title of the children’s book ,Nelson Mandela wrote: which was published in 1994?
Ans. (Nelson Mandela’s Favorite African Folktales)
76.Nelson Mandela was, awarded the Lenin Peace Prize, for his contributions to ending apartheid. In which yea,r did he receive this prize?
Ans.1990
77.Nelson Mandela’s middle name, Rolihlahla, was given to him ,by his teacher on his first day of school. What does it mean,?
Ans. It means (pulling the branch of a tree) or colloquially (troublemaker)
78.Nelson Mandela became, the first black president of the ANC, in which year?
Ans. 1991..
79.Nelson Mandela’s well known statement, “It always seems impossible until it is done,” is often cited as a source of inspiration. In which year ,did he say this?
Ans. 1994..
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