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What was a consequence of Mobutu's cult of personality?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's cult of personality?
- It encouraged criticism and debate.
- It promoted education, healthcare, and social services.
- It stifled criticism and masked the regime's failures and abuses. (correct)
- It led to a more diverse cultural expression.
What was a result of the suppression of dissent?
What was a result of the suppression of dissent?
- A homogenization of culture. (correct)
- An increase in education and healthcare funding.
- A more diverse cultural expression.
- A decrease in poverty rates.
What was a primary goal of the Authenticité initiative?
What was a primary goal of the Authenticité initiative?
- To reduce poverty rates.
- To promote education and healthcare.
- To genuinely uplift local cultures.
- To consolidate Mobutu's power and legitimize his rule. (correct)
What was a consequence of the focus on cultural revival?
What was a consequence of the focus on cultural revival?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's economic mismanagement?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's economic mismanagement?
What was a limitation of the Authenticité initiative?
What was a limitation of the Authenticité initiative?
What was a challenge in implementing cultural revival in Zaire?
What was a challenge in implementing cultural revival in Zaire?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's rule?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's rule?
What was the main goal of Mobutu Sese Seko's policy of Authenticité?
What was the main goal of Mobutu Sese Seko's policy of Authenticité?
What was the result of renaming the country from Congo to Zaire in 1971?
What was the result of renaming the country from Congo to Zaire in 1971?
What was the practical effect of Mobutu's encouragement of traditional African attire?
What was the practical effect of Mobutu's encouragement of traditional African attire?
What was the focus of Mobutu's cultural renaissance initiative?
What was the focus of Mobutu's cultural renaissance initiative?
What was a negative consequence of Mobutu's rule?
What was a negative consequence of Mobutu's rule?
What was the impact of Mobutu's Authenticité policy on local industries?
What was the impact of Mobutu's Authenticité policy on local industries?
What was the symbolic significance of renaming major cities in Zaire?
What was the symbolic significance of renaming major cities in Zaire?
What was the main objective of Mobutu's National Rebranding initiative?
What was the main objective of Mobutu's National Rebranding initiative?
What was the primary outcome of Mobutu's suppression of dissent?
What was the primary outcome of Mobutu's suppression of dissent?
What was the actual goal of Mobutu's cultural policies?
What was the actual goal of Mobutu's cultural policies?
What was a consequence of the focus on cultural revival?
What was a consequence of the focus on cultural revival?
What was the outcome of Mobutu's economic mismanagement?
What was the outcome of Mobutu's economic mismanagement?
What was the impact of Mobutu's rule on the people of Zaire?
What was the impact of Mobutu's rule on the people of Zaire?
What was the relationship between Mobutu's cultural policies and his authoritarian rule?
What was the relationship between Mobutu's cultural policies and his authoritarian rule?
What was a challenge in implementing cultural revival policies?
What was a challenge in implementing cultural revival policies?
What was the ultimate outcome of Mobutu's Authenticité initiative?
What was the ultimate outcome of Mobutu's Authenticité initiative?
What was the primary purpose of Mobutu's cultural renaissance initiative?
What was the primary purpose of Mobutu's cultural renaissance initiative?
What was the result of Mobutu's promotion of traditional African attire?
What was the result of Mobutu's promotion of traditional African attire?
What was the symbolic significance of renaming the country from Congo to Zaire?
What was the symbolic significance of renaming the country from Congo to Zaire?
What was a key aspect of Mobutu's Authenticité initiative?
What was a key aspect of Mobutu's Authenticité initiative?
What was the impact of Mobutu's economic policies on local industries?
What was the impact of Mobutu's economic policies on local industries?
What was a characteristic of Mobutu's rule in Zaire?
What was a characteristic of Mobutu's rule in Zaire?
What was the goal of Mobutu's National Rebranding initiative?
What was the goal of Mobutu's National Rebranding initiative?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's promotion of African customs and attire?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's promotion of African customs and attire?
What was the primary outcome of Mobutu's emphasis on cultural revival?
What was the primary outcome of Mobutu's emphasis on cultural revival?
What was a key aspect of Mobutu's cultural policies?
What was a key aspect of Mobutu's cultural policies?
What was a consequence of the regime's focus on cultural revival?
What was a consequence of the regime's focus on cultural revival?
What was the relationship between Mobutu's cultural policies and his authoritarian rule?
What was the relationship between Mobutu's cultural policies and his authoritarian rule?
What was the ultimate outcome of Mobutu's Authenticité initiative?
What was the ultimate outcome of Mobutu's Authenticité initiative?
What was a characteristic of Mobutu's rule in Zaire?
What was a characteristic of Mobutu's rule in Zaire?
What was the impact of Mobutu's economic policies on the people of Zaire?
What was the impact of Mobutu's economic policies on the people of Zaire?
What was the outcome of the Authenticité initiative on local industries?
What was the outcome of the Authenticité initiative on local industries?
What was the primary intention behind Mobutu's renaming of the country from Congo to Zaire?
What was the primary intention behind Mobutu's renaming of the country from Congo to Zaire?
What was the expected outcome of Mobutu's promotion of traditional African attire?
What was the expected outcome of Mobutu's promotion of traditional African attire?
What was the primary focus of Mobutu's cultural renaissance initiative?
What was the primary focus of Mobutu's cultural renaissance initiative?
What was a characteristic of Mobutu's rule in Zaire?
What was a characteristic of Mobutu's rule in Zaire?
What was the expected outcome of Mobutu's promotion of African customs and attire?
What was the expected outcome of Mobutu's promotion of African customs and attire?
What was the primary goal of Mobutu's Authenticité initiative?
What was the primary goal of Mobutu's Authenticité initiative?
What was the outcome of Mobutu's encouragement of traditional African attire on local industries?
What was the outcome of Mobutu's encouragement of traditional African attire on local industries?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's cultural policies on national identity?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's cultural policies on national identity?
