Which two answer choices correctly describe Nelson Mandela?

A.
civil rights leader who protested against racial injustice in South Africa

B.
popular athlete who represented South Africa in the Olympics

C.
rich businessman who brought major industries to South Africa

D.
military general who helped South Africa gain its independence

1 answer

The two answer choices that correctly describe Nelson Mandela are:

A. civil rights leader who protested against racial injustice in South Africa

D. military general who helped South Africa gain its independence

(Note: While Mandela was not a military general in the traditional sense, he was a prominent leader of the African National Congress (ANC) and its armed wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe, which engaged in armed struggle against apartheid. )