Remembering Nelson Mandela: How much do you know about his legacy?

Nelson Mandela, the iconic leader of South Africa who passed at age 95 on Dec. 5, 2013, led the struggle against apartheid and served as South Africa's first black president. 

How well do you know this towering global statesman? 

14. Nelson Mandela became president of South Africa in what year?

AP/Denis Farrell
Voters stand in line to cast their votes in South Africa's first all-race elections.

1985

1990

1994

1998

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