A Long Walk to Freedom

 



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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

2. **Where did the inauguration ceremonies take place?**

  • A) Johannesburg
  • B) Cape Town
  • C) Pretoria
  • D) Durban

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

4. **Who accompanied Nelson Mandela on the podium during the inauguration?**

  • A) Winnie Mandela
  • B) Thabo Mbeki
  • C) Desmond Tutu
  • 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

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

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

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

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

10. **What did Nelson Mandela ask to reign?**

  • A) Economic growth
  • B) Political power
  • C) Freedom
  • D) Justice

11. **What did Nelson Mandela ask God to bless?**

  • A) South Africa
  • B) The international guests
  • C) Africa
  • D) The Union Buildings

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

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

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

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

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

17. **Who had been the seat of white supremacy in the past?**

  • A) Union Buildings
  • B) Johannesburg
  • C) Cape Town
  • D) Pretoria

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

19. **Who did Nelson Mandela thank for coming to South Africa?**

  • A) African leaders
  • B) Political rivals
  • C) Distinguished international guests
  • D) Economic advisors

20. **What did Nelson Mandela describe as a "glorious human achievement"?**

  • A) Political victory
  • B) Economic growth
  • C) Social reforms
  • D) Achieving freedom

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