Summaries after sample
, U6.1: The lives and qualities of good leaders
U6.4: Mahatma Gandhi
• Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi are thought to be
• Mohandas Gandhi, known as Mahatma ("great soul"), was born in the greatest men of the 20th century.
India in 1869. • They were good leaders – led their countries to freedom.
• He spent 20 years in South Africa, winning several battles against
the government using non-violent methods.
• Non-violent protest strategies – boycotts, peaceful marches,
protests through fasting, and civil disobedience against unjust laws.
• Gandhi was assassinated by a religious fanatic in 1948. U6.2: Qualities of great leaders
• Good listeners.
• Work for the good of others.
• Works with a team.
Sample C6: Learning
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Has courage and is brave.
Totally committed to their beliefs.
Committed to others.
Prepared to give up anything for the sake of others.
Summaries after sample U6.3: Nelson Mandela
• Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born in the Transkei on
18 July 1918.
• Mandela joined the African National Congress (ANC) in
1944 to work against apartheid.
• He spent 27 years in prison, much of it on Robben Island.
• Mandela was released from prison on 11 February 1990.
• He became the President of the ANC in 1991 and was
elected the first President of the new, democratic South
Africa in 1994.
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