Nelson Mandela

             Qus and Ans.

Qus.1 How long was Mandela not troubled by the laws of man or God ?
Ans. Mandela was not troubled by the laws of man or God as long as he obeyed the orders of his father and mother and abided by the customs, rites and rituals of his Tribes

Qus.2 What was the result of the decades of oppression and brutality ?
Ans.  The decades of oppression and brutality produced so many men of extraordinary courage, wisdom and generosity like: the oliver  Tambo, the Walter Sisulus, the chief Luthulis, the Yusuf Dadoos the Bram Fischer's,the RobertSobukwes .

Qus.3  who took oath that day ?
Ans. First of all, Mr. de Klerk took oath as deputy President. Then Mr.  Thabo Mbeki was sworn in as first deputy President. At last Nelson Mandela took oath as the president.

Qus.4  why was there a large gathering in South Africa ?
Ans. There was a large gathering in South Africa to celebrate the festival of new born freedom. A host of international leaders had come to join the inauguration ceremony for the installation of South Africa's first democratic, non racial government.

Qus.5 What did Nelson Mandela pledge ?
Ans. Nelson Mandela pledged that he would obey and uphold the constitution. He also pledged that he would always devote himself to the well being of the Republic of South Africa and it s people.

Qus.6 How had the white skinned people formed the most inhumane society of the world ?
Ans. The white skinned people of South Africa erected a system of racial domination against the dark skinned people of their own land. The structure they created formed the most inhumane society of the world.

Qus.7 How according to Mandela apartheid policymakers had affected South Africa ?
Ans. According to Mandela apartheid policy had affected South Africa deeply. It had created deep and lasting wound in the country and its people. It will take a long time to heal this wound.

Qus.8 What does Nelson Mandela say about courage , love and hate?
Ans. Nelson Mandela says that he learnt the meaning of courage from the comrades in the freedom struggle. They risked their lives for it. They stood up to face attack and torture without breaking. They showed their strength. These can't be imagined. He means courage not as the absence of fear but the victory over it. The brave man is one who conquers fear.
            He says that no man is born hating an other man due to skin, colour or religion. Love is that emotion that comes naturally to the human heart. He saw a light of humanity in the guards when they were tortured in prison. Both the oppressor and the oppressed are the prisoners of  hatred. They take away each other's freedom.

Qus.9 What us to the greatest wealth of a nation ?
Ans. In Mandela's opinion, the greatest wealth of a nation is not minerals and gems but it's good and honest citizens.

Qus.10 What ideals did Mandela set out for the future of South Africa in his speech ?
Ans. Mandela set out ideals for the future of South Africa as he had deep feelings for his country and countrymen .He pledged to liberate all the people from poverty, deprivation and discrimination.