What was the significance of Nelson Mandela's
election to office in South Africa?

He was Widely regarded as an icon of democracy and social justice, he received more than 250 honours, including the Nobel Peace Prize. He is held in deep respect within South Africa, where he is often referred to by his Thembu clan name, Madiba, and described as the "Father of the Nation".

the answer is c) the period of time known as the middle ages.