Apartheid and Nelson Mandela's Background

What is the meaning of the name 'Rolihlahla'?

What was the primary diet of Mandela's community?

Which racial group was the majority in the enforced apartheid system?

What color did the community's dyed blankets represent?

How did Mandela spend his childhood according to the content?

What was the typical structure of the houses in Mandela's community?

Who became responsible for Mandela after his father died?

What type of faith was practiced by Mandela's community?

What is the primary focus of the teachings in the Analects according to Confucius?

What does the concept of 'Jen' represent in Confucian teachings?

Which of the following stories features a character who slays an oni?

In the teachings of Confucius, what is emphasized as essential for personal growth?

What literary form does 'Mukashibanashi' represent in Japanese folklore?

Which of the following Analects advises against selfishness?

In Japanese literature, what type of story is 'Ongaeshibanashi'?

Which of these characters is known for visiting the bottom of the sea?

Cohesive Devices

Cohesive devices are linking words, connectors, connectives, or transitional words
Examples include: and, because, for example, therefore, in addition, and finally

Apartheid

Enforced by the National Party (NP)
Four racial groups: White, Indian, Colored (mixed race), Black (bantu)
84% of South Africa was for whites (15% of the total population)
14% of the land (tribal homelands) was for Black people

Stirring Up Trouble

Father: Chief Henry Gadla Mandela
Mother: Nonqaphi
Born: July 18, 1918
European name/Xhosa name: Rolihlahla
Also called Nelson
Tales of good old days before the arrival of white men and courageous acts of ancestors
Rolihlahla means "stirring up trouble"
His people were called Savages and Cattle thieves

A Thembu Prince

By Martin Meredith

Their Diet

Maize
Sorghum
Beans
Pumpkins
Amasi (fermented milk)

Cow's Best Friend

By Benjamin Porgrund
Rondavels: roofs
Mother had three huts (one for cooking, sleeping, and storing grains and other food)
Was ten when his father died
His father's nephew, Chief Jongintaba, took over responsibility
Jongintaba was the head of the Madiba clan
1928: Nelson moved to the Great Place
His cousin is Justice
Nelson learned English, science, geography, and history

Autobiography (Nelson Mandela)

His mother planted and harvested mealies
A portion was made into bread, the rest was dried and stored
Mother's apron strings were considered "sissy"

Confucius

Lived 551-479 BCE
Popularly known as Kong Zî (Master Kong)
Latin name is K’ung Fu-tzu (The Great Teacher K'ung)
Analects: collection of teachings
Analects contains 20 books
Teaches Jen (benevolence), Yi (propriety), and Li (ritual)

Japanese Literature

Influenced by Shintoism and Buddhism
Japanese folklore forms:
- Mukashibanashi (tales of long ago)
- Namidabanashi (sad stories)
- Ongaeshibanashi (stories of repaying kindness)
- Tonchibanashi (witty stories)
- Waraishibanashi (funny stories)
- Yokubaribanashi (stories of greed)
Stories include:
- Kintaro (superhuman golden boy)
- Momotaro (Oni slaying peach boy)
- Urashima Taro (rescued turtle and visited bottom of the sea)
- Tale of the bamboo cutter (mysterious girl Kaguya Hime)

This quiz covers key concepts related to Apartheid in South Africa and the life of Nelson Mandela, including his family background and cultural significance. Explore the crucial historical context that shaped the struggle against racial oppression through cohesive devices and dietary practices of the time.