Which statement below best describes desmond tutu? a. he was a politician who lifted the long-standing ban on the african national congress. b. he was sent to prison on various charges for protesting south africa’s policies of apartheid. c. he was the president of south africa in 1990 and pushed reforms that ended apartheid. d. he was a religious leader who called for international sanctions against south africa.

Answer;

He was a politician who lifted the long-standing ban on the African National Congress.

Explanation;

Desmond Tutu is a world renowned spiritual leader who drew worldwide attention to the evils and inequities of apartheid. In 1984, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his efforts, recognizing his international leadership.

South Africa had long been segregated. Whites and blacks lived different lives, as blacks were not allowed to vote and were required to live in certain areas. This system of racial segregation was known as apartheid. After having become an ordained Anglican priest and studied theology at Kings College in London, Tutu eventually returned to South Africa and took an active role in protesting and opposing apartheid.

THE CORRECT ANSWER IS (D) He was a religious leader who called for international sanctions against South Africa.

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