Officially, why was Nelson Mandela arrested?
For conspiring to overthrow the state.
In what country is Mandela Day celebrated?
South Africa
When did Mandela die?
December 5, 2013
When was Nelson Mandela born?
July 18, 1918
In 1993 Mandela was awarded...
The Booker Prize
Nobel Peace Prize
The Pulitzer Prize
What was Nelson Mandela's favorite sport?
Soccer
Boxing
He didn't like sports
What is Mandela's birth name?
Rolihlahla Mandela
Who was Nelson Mandela inspired by?
He was influenced by his mentor Walter Sisulu, who recruited him into the African National Congress (ANC) in the 1940's.
What is South Africa called today?
It's called the "Rainbow Nation"
A very known phenomenon received the name "Mandela Effect". Why was the phenomenon named after Nelson Mandela?
Fiona Broome created the name in reference to her false memory of Mandela's death in the 1980's, when he actually died in 2013.
What is the "Mandela Day" campaign messge?
"Nelson Mandela fought for social justice for 67 years, We are asking you to start with 67 minutes."
In what year did apartheid start?
1937
1945
1942
1948
When did Nelson Mandela become President of South Africa?
May 10, 1994
What was apartheid?
It was a system of racial oppression that existed in South Africa until the 1990s.
In what year did Nelson Mandela go to prison?
1962
1994
1964
2002
How many years did Nelson Mandela serve in prison?
19 years
32 years
22 years
27 years