Mandela born in 1918 in the South African village Qunu . Anti-apartheid leader spent 27 years in prison . His commitment to nonviolent change was tested , however , in March of 1960 when black protestors in the township of Sharpeville were fired upon by South African police as they gathered to protest a law that required all black citizens to carry passbooks at all times . Score: 6
Mandela born in 1918 in the South African village Qunu . Anti-apartheid leader spent 27 years in prison . Score: 6