Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

Flashcards covering key vocabulary terms and concepts from Nelson Mandela's autobiography, emphasizing the themes of apartheid, freedom, and human rights.

Apartheid

A political system that separates people according to their race.

Nelson Mandela

Leader of the African National Congress who fought against apartheid and became South Africa’s first black President.

Inauguration

Ceremony marking the beginning of a significant position, such as Mandela's swearing-in as President.

African National Congress (ANC)

Political party led by Nelson Mandela that opposed apartheid and won the first democratic elections in South Africa.

Democratic elections

Elections in which all eligible citizens have the right to vote, held in South Africa in 1994.

Resilience

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Racial supremacy

The belief that one race is superior to others.

Political emancipation

The act of gaining political rights, specifically the liberation from oppressive governance.

Oppression

Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment of individuals or groups.

Bondage

The state of being a slave or in a situation of being oppressed.

Human dignity

The intrinsic worth of each person, which should be respected and acknowledged.

Chevron

A pattern in the shape of a V, often used to denote rank or loyalty.

Twilight existence

A life lived in a state of uncertainty and between two states, often referring to those who live in oppressive situations.

Freedom

The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

Discrimination

The unfair treatment of a person or group based on characteristics like race, gender, or religion.

Oppressor

A person or group that exercises authority or power in a burdensome way.

Unity

The state of being united or joined as a whole.