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Class X Nelson Mandela RTC

The document consists of a series of extracts and questions related to Nelson Mandela's thoughts on freedom, democracy, and the impact of apartheid. It highlights Mandela's vision for a harmonious society, the significance of overcoming fear, and the value of people as a nation's greatest wealth. The document also emphasizes the emotional and social wounds caused by apartheid and Mandela's reflections on courage and equality.

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Class X Nelson Mandela RTC

The document consists of a series of extracts and questions related to Nelson Mandela's thoughts on freedom, democracy, and the impact of apartheid. It highlights Mandela's vision for a harmonious society, the significance of overcoming fear, and the value of people as a nation's greatest wealth. The document also emphasizes the emotional and social wounds caused by apartheid and Mandela's reflections on courage and equality.

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1.

Read the extract and answer the following questions:

“I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live
together in harmony and with equal opportunities.”

a) Who is the speaker of this line?

Answer: The speaker is Nelson Mandela.

b) What kind of society does the speaker dream of?

Answer: He dreams of a society that is democratic, free, and where all people live together
peacefully with equal rights and opportunities.

c) What is the meaning of the word “cherished” here?

Answer: “Cherished” means deeply valued or held dear.

2. Read the extract and answer:

“Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the
oppression of one by another.”

a) What does the speaker mean by “never again”?

Answer: He means that South Africa will no longer tolerate racial discrimination or the
domination of one race over another.

b) What kind of oppression is being referred to?


Answer: The oppression of Black South Africans under the apartheid regime by the white
minority.

c) Name the chapter and the author.

Answer: The chapter is “Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” and the author is Nelson
Mandela.

3. Read the following and answer:

“I was not born with a hunger to be free. I was born free — free in every way that I could
know.”

a) What does the speaker mean by “born free”?

Answer: He means that as a child, he felt free to do what he wanted — to run in the fields,
swim in the streams, and enjoy life without restrictions.

b) How did the speaker’s understanding of freedom change later in life?

Answer: As he grew older, Mandela realized that he and others were not truly free because
of racial oppression and inequality. This led him to fight for political and social freedom.

c) What is the tone of this line — hopeful, regretful, or proud?

Answer: The tone is reflective and thoughtful.

4. Read the extract and answer:

“The policy of apartheid created a deep and lasting wound in my country and my people.”
a) What was apartheid?

Answer: Apartheid was a policy of racial segregation and discrimination against non-white
people in South Africa.

b) What does the phrase “deep and lasting wound” refer to?

Answer: It refers to the emotional, social, and economic damage caused by years of racial
oppression.

c) Who is the speaker, and in what context is this said?

Answer: Nelson Mandela says this in his speech after becoming President, acknowledging
the harm caused by apartheid.

5. Read the extract and answer:

“The greatest wealth of a nation is its people, finer and truer than the purest diamonds.”

a) What is considered the greatest wealth of a nation according to Mandela?

Answer: According to Mandela, the people of the nation are its greatest wealth.

b) Why does Mandela compare people to diamonds?

Answer: Mandela compares people to diamonds to highlight their value, strength, and
importance.

c) What does this line reflect about Mandela’s beliefs?


Answer: It reflects his belief in human dignity, equality, and the power of ordinary citizens.

6. Read the extract and answer:

“It was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.”

a) What does Mandela say about courage here?

Answer: He says that courage is not the absence of fear but the ability to overcome it.

b) What lesson does this teach us?

Answer: It teaches us that being brave means facing our fears and standing up for what is
right.

c) How is this related to Mandela’s own life?

Answer: Mandela faced great danger and suffering during his struggle against apartheid,
yet he continued bravely, setting an example of true courage.

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