Question

multiple choice: choose the best answer. 13. which of the following events occurred first in mandelas life? a. he was placed in prison. b. he became a leader of the anc. c. he opened his own law firm. d. he became south africas president. 14. how did the system of apartheid impact nelson mandela? a. he was not allowed to attend college. b. he could not open his own law firm. c. he was treated unfairly. d. he was not allowed to attend school. 15. how did mandela sway from the non - violent teachings of gandhi? a. he ordered a bombing of a building filled with federal officials. b. he ordered the anc to bomb empty buildings in south africa. c. he ordered the anc to murder several government officials. d. he ordered violent protests that ended in many deaths. 16. why was mandela placed in prison for 27 years? a. he murdered the president. b. he bombed a federal building. c. he was deemed a terrorist. d. he shot a policeman at a protest. 17. which of the following mostly led to mandelas release from prison? a. international pressure b. he was found non - guilty c. new evidence was introduced d. a new president was elected 18. what are people encouraged to do on nelson mandela day? a. inform others of what apartheid was b. participate in a non - violent protest c. participate in a violent protest d. spend 67 minutes helping others

Explanation:

1. Mandela first opened his law - firm before other events. He became a leader of the ANC later, was imprisoned after that, and became President last.
2. Apartheid treated non - whites unfairly, and Mandela, as a prominent anti - apartheid figure, was a victim of this unfair treatment.
3. Mandela ordered the ANC to bomb empty buildings as a move away from non - violence.
4. Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years as he was deemed a terrorist by the apartheid regime.
5. International pressure played a major role in Mandela's release from prison.
6. On Nelson Mandela Day, people are encouraged to spend 67 minutes helping others, symbolizing his 67 years of public service.

Answer:

1. C. He opened his own law firm.
2. C. He was treated unfairly.
3. B. He ordered the ANC to bomb empty buildings in South Africa.
4. C. He was deemed a terrorist.
5. A. International pressure
6. D. Spend 67 minutes helping others