Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.

2. Nelson Mandela, from Apartheid Fighter to
President

3. Learning Outcome
We Know about Nelsen Mandela
We will know some new words
We become able to give answer of his life

4. Born :18 July 1918
Died: 5 December 2013

6. Words Synonym Antonym Words Synonym antonym
acceptance Reception Rejection Mythic Mythological Fact
Apartheid Racism Repression Oppression
Charisma Charm Domination Control
Chasm Gap Closure Emancipation Liberation
Clan Tribe Resolve Resolution
Decade Revered Valued
Manifestation Demonstration laud Praise Criticize

7. Words Synonym Antonym Words Synonym antonym
embody Form Exclude
Heal Restore Wound
Revered Respected Upright
Shackles Chain Unchain
Stature Status

8. 1.What could be the closest meaning for ‘shackles of apartheid’ in the first paragraph ?
(a)Tentacles of domination (c)manacles of racial discrimination
(b)Bondages of slavery (d)chains of exploitation
2.The word ‘reconciliation’ in the first paragraph refers to—
a)Memorization (b)recall (c)reuniting (d) change
3.’resolve’ in the first paragraph could be replaced by-
(a)dissolve (b)determination (c)hesitation (d)solution
4.Mandela spent around ____ years behind the bars.
(a)twenty (b)thirty (c) forty (d) fifty
5.The word ‘chasm’ does not match with—
(a)Break (b)rift (c)break (d)union

9. 6.What could be the closest meaning for ‘mythic stature ‘ in text ?
(a)Legendary figure (b) hulk giant (c)fabulous hero (d)infamous
7.The word ‘revered’ in the text refers to—
(a)Wee regarded (b)depraved (c)tarnished (d)venerated
8.’Repression’ in the text could be replaced by –
(a)suppression (b)botheration (c)modification (d)glorification
9.The range of actions of Mandela encompasses—
(a)From cultural aggression to AIDS (b)from social word to cultural repression (c)from
national to international problems (d)from political suppression to AIDS
10.The best synonym of ‘sparkle’ is—
(a)gloomy (b)shine (c)shimmering (d)insipid

10. How did Nelson Mandela play his role on the world stage ?
How did he remain in the world ?
What did he fight for ?
Why did he show his charisma ?
How long did he have to spend in prison and why ?

11. 1.Fought against apartheid 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
 Based on your reading of the above text, make short notes in each of the boxes in the flow chart showing
Nelson Mandela’s unusual leadership caliber.(No 1 has been done for you)