Nelson Mandela - Long Walk To Freedom

  • Question 1
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    What do the military generals do? How has their attitude changed, and why?

    Solution
    The highest military generals of the South African defence force and police saluted Mandela and pledged their loyalty. Their attitude towards blacks had taken great change. Instead of arresting a black they saluted him. 
    Question 2
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    Why were two national anthems sung?

    Solution
    To symbolize the equality of blacks and whites, two national anthems were sung on the day of the inauguration. One was sung by the whites and the other by the blacks.
    Question 3
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    How does Mandela describe the systems of government in his country
    (i) in the first decade, and
    (ii) in the final decade, of the twentieth century?

    Solution
    (i) In the first decade, the white-skinned people of South Africa practised racism that gave rise to a system of racial domination against the dark-skinned people living there. The system formed the basis of one of the harshest, most inhumane societies the world had ever known.

    (ii) In the last decade of the twentieth century, the previous system had been overturned forever and replaced by one that recognized the rights and freedoms of all peoples, regardless of the colour of their skin.
    Question 4
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    Where did the ceremonies take place? Can you name any public buildings in India that are made of sandstone?

    Solution
    The ceremonies took place in the campus of the Union Building of Pretoria.
    The Parliament House in New Delhi, the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi and Madras High Court in Chennai are some examples of Indian public buildings that are made of sandstone.

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