What societal issue was prevalent in South Africa during Nelson Mandela's struggle?

Apartheid, is a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination.

Fill in the blank: Nelson Mandela's autobiography is titled '______'.

Long Walk to Freedom

True or False: Nelson Mandela was the first President of South Africa elected through a democratic election.

True

During his inauguration, Mandela pledged to uphold the ___ and work for the well-being of ___ and its people.

Constitution; South Africa

True or False: Mandela's inauguration was attended only by South African leaders and did not involve any international dignitaries.

False; the ceremony was attended by dignitaries and world leaders from various nations.

What did Mandela emphasize in his speech regarding the future of South Africa?

South Africa had achieved political freedom and country would never again experience oppression.

Who did Mandela identify as leaders of extraordinary courage during the struggle for freedom?

Oliver Tambo, Walter Sisulu, and others

According to Mandela, the greatest wealth of South Africa is not its minerals or gems, but its ___.

People

What dual obligations did Mandela reflect upon that every person has?

One to their family and the other to their community and country.

True or False: Mandela's journey began with a desire for the freedom of his people.

True.

Fill in the blank: The moral of Mandela's story illustrates that both the oppressor and the oppressed lose their ___ through their respective actions.

Humanity

True or False: Mandela's journey demonstrates that long-term change can be achieved solely through individual efforts.

False; long-term change can only be achieved by collective effort.