1. What was Nelson Mandelas profession?

2. Who was Nelson Mandelas partner in the firm?

3. Name the organization that these men supported.

4. Give at least three examples from the film that show what race relations were
like in South Africa during apartheid.

5. What is the first act of civil disobedience by Nelson Mandela shown in the
film?

6. Explain the purpose of this protest.

7. Was this act an example of a non-violent protest?

8. Look at Source A and then answer the

questions that follow.

Source A: A significant event shown in the film.

a) Who is the man represented in the picture?

b) What is he doing?

c) What is the other name given to the object he is holding?

d) Explain why this is a significant event.

9. In which year was Nelson Mandela sent to Robben Island?

10. For how many years was Nelson Mandela imprisoned?

11. Describe how the prisoners were treated on Robben Island. Use examples
from the film to support your answer.

12. Who was the President of South Africa when Nelson Mandela was released
from prison?

13. When was the first democratic election held in South Africa?

14. What made this election different from previous elections in South Africa?

15. Read the quote below, then write a short paragraph about your own opinion
of this quote. Do you agree with what Nelson Mandela is saying? (150 words)

No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, his background, or his
religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love
comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.