Nelson Mandela Questions

1. When was Nelson Mandela born? Nelson Mandela was born July 18 1918

2. Where was Nelson Mandela born? Nelson Mandela was born in the East Coast of Africa in Mvezo.  

3.  Name the organisation he stated as a young adult?  He became an activist with the African National Congress

4. When did Nelson Mandela lead the Defiance campaign? He led the Defiance Campaign in 1952.  

5. When was Nelson Mandela arrested and put in jail. He was arrested at 7 November 1962

6. Where was the jail? Robben Island.

7. How long was Nelson Mandela in prison for? He was in prison for 27 years.

8.  What was Nelson Mandela awarded with ?  Nelson Mandela received more than 260 awards over 40 years and became president of south africa .

9. What was that award for? Nelson Mandela’s award was the first President of South Africa.  

10.  When did Nelson Mandela step down as the president of South Africa?Nelson Mandela stepped down as president in May 10 1999.