1. **Who was the first sworn-in deputy president on the day described?**
- A) Nelson Mandela
- B) F.W. de Klerk
- C) Thabo Mbeki
- D) Zenani Mandela
Correct Answer: B) F.W. de Klerk
2. **Where did the inauguration ceremonies take place?**
- A) Johannesburg
- B) Cape Town
- C) Pretoria
- D) Durban
Correct Answer: C) Pretoria
3. **What was the historical significance of the Union Buildings in Pretoria?**
- A) Seat of apartheid
- B) Birthplace of Nelson Mandela
- C) Site of the first democratic election
- D) Centre of economic reforms
Correct Answer: A) Seat of apartheid
4. **Who accompanied Nelson Mandela on the podium during the inauguration?**
- A) Winnie Mandela
- B) Thabo Mbeki
- C) Desmond Tutu
- D) Zenani Mandela
Correct Answer: D) Zenani Mandela
5. **What did Nelson Mandela pledge during his inauguration?**
- A) To achieve economic prosperity
- B) To uphold the Constitution
- C) To abolish political parties
- D) To establish a monarchy
Correct Answer: B) To uphold the Constitution
6. **Who were the guests addressed by Nelson Mandela during the inauguration?
- A) African leaders only
- B) South African citizens only
- C) Distinguished international guests
- D) Only political rivals
Correct Answer: C) Distinguished international guests
7. **What did Nelson Mandela describe as a "common victory"?**
- A) Political division
- B) Economic success
- C) Justice, peace, and human dignity
- D) Military triumph
Correct Answer: C) Justice, peace, and human dignity
8. **What did Nelson Mandela pledge to liberate the people from?**
- A) Economic disparity
- B) Political imprisonment
- C) Poverty, deprivation, suffering, and discrimination
- D) Educational barriers
Correct Answer: C) Poverty, deprivation, suffering, and discrimination
9. **According to Nelson Mandela, what shall never again be experienced in the beautiful land?**
- A) Political corruption
- B) Economic recession
- C) Oppression of one by another
- D) International isolation
Correct Answer: C) Oppression of one by another
10. **What did Nelson Mandela ask to reign?**
- A) Economic growth
- B) Political power
- C) Freedom
- D) Justice
Correct Answer: C) Freedom
11. **What did Nelson Mandela ask God to bless?**
- A) South Africa
- B) The international guests
- C) Africa
- D) The Union Buildings
Correct Answer: C) Africa
12. **Who was sworn in as the first deputy president during the ceremonies?**
- A) Nelson Mandela
- B) F.W. de Klerk
- C) Zenani Mandela
- D) Thabo Mbeki
Correct Answer: D) Thabo Mbeki
13. **What did Nelson Mandela describe as a "rare privilege" for South Africa?**
- A) Hosting international leaders
- B) Economic development
- C) Achieving political emancipation
- D) A peaceful transition
Correct Answer: A) Hosting international leaders
14. **What was the main location described as the amphitheatre for the ceremonies?**
- A) Union Square
- B) Union Buildings
- C) Union Park
- D) Union House
Correct Answer: B) Union Buildings
15. **What was the historical significance of the day described?**
- A) Election of Nelson Mandela
- B) Abolition of apartheid laws
- C) Establishment of a monarchy
- D) Inauguration of a non-racial government
Correct Answer: D) Inauguration of a non-racial government
16. **What did Nelson Mandela describe as a "rainbow gathering"?**
- A) A political protest
- B) An international conference
- C) A celebration of diversity
- D) A military parade
Correct Answer: C) A celebration of diversity
17. **Who had been the seat of white supremacy in the past?**
- A) Union Buildings
- B) Johannesburg
- C) Cape Town
- D) Pretoria
Correct Answer: A) Union Buildings
18. **What did Nelson Mandela pledge to devote himself to?**
- A) International relations
- B) Economic prosperity
- C) The well-being of the Republic and its people
- D) Military defense
Correct Answer: C) The well-being of the Republic and its people
19. **Who did Nelson Mandela thank for coming to South Africa?**
- A) African leaders
- B) Political rivals
- C) Distinguished international guests
- D) Economic advisors
Correct Answer: C) Distinguished international guests
20. **What did Nelson Mandela describe as a "glorious human achievement"?**
- A) Political victory
- B) Economic growth
- C) Social reforms
- D) Achieving freedom
Correct Answer: D) Achieving freedom
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