Gr 12 History Ch 2: THE LEGACIES OF COLONIALISM
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Who governed the Congo as personal property initially?

  • The Belgian Government
  • King Leopold II of Belgium (correct)
  • Joseph Kasavubu
  • Patrice Lumumba

    • What was extracted from the Congo during King Leopold's regime?

  • Gold and diamonds
  • Silver and steel
  • Rubber and ivory (correct)
  • Copper and uranium

    • What led to the Belgian government taking control of the Congo in 1908?

  • International outrage over human rights abuses (correct)
  • The death of King Leopold II
  • Economic interests in the Congo
  • Pressure from the Congolese people

    • What was used by the U.S. in World War II?

    <p>Uranium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the plan for the Congo's transition to independence?

    <p>A long transition over 30 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the pressure from international forces and internal demands?

    <p>Sudden independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who supported the secession of the Katanga region?

    <p>Belgian mining interests and foreign mercenaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the Prime Minister of the Congo after independence?

    <p>Patrice Lumumba</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the Congo immediately after independence?

    <p>It plunged into chaos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Patrice Lumumba dismissed by Kasavubu?

    <p>For seeking Soviet assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who seized power in a coup in 1965?

    <p>Joseph Mobutu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized Joseph Mobutu's rule?

    <p>Corruption, human rights abuses, and economic mismanagement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the legacy of colonialism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    <p>Immense mineral wealth alongside profound poverty and underdevelopment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What continues to affect the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    <p>Patterns of political instability, conflict, and fragmentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Democratic Republic of the Congo of geopolitical significance?

    <p>Due to its mineral resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a long-term legacy of the post-independence period?

    <p>Economic dependency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the transfer of power from King Leopold II to the Belgian government in 1908?

    <p>International outrage over human rights abuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the rubber and ivory extraction under King Leopold's regime?

    <p>A significant reduction in the Congolese population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a characteristic of the Belgian colonial rule in the Congo?

    <p>Reluctance to prepare the Congo for independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the sudden independence of the Congo?

    <p>Chaos and crisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of June 30, 1960?

    <p>The day the Congo gained independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a feature of the path to independence in the Congo?

    <p>Limited preparation for independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was an economic activity during the Belgian colonial rule?

    <p>Extraction of valuable minerals like uranium, copper, and cobalt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the exploitation of the Congo's resources?

    <p>A significant reduction in the Congolese population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for Patrice Lumumba's dismissal by Kasavubu?

    <p>Lumumba's leaning towards the Soviet Union during the Cold War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the current state of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    <p>A country with immense mineral wealth but profound poverty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind the Western powers' support for Patrice Lumumba's assassination?

    <p>Lumumba's leaning towards the Soviet Union during the Cold War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the ongoing struggles in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    <p>The struggle for control of mineral resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for Joseph Mobutu's seizure of power in 1965?

    <p>To counter Soviet influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the legacy of colonialism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in terms of its economy?

    <p>Immense mineral wealth alongside profound poverty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has continued to affect the Democratic Republic of the Congo since the post-independence period?

    <p>Patterns of political instability, conflict, and fragmentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the ongoing international interest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    <p>The country's immense mineral wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind the Congolese people's struggle for independence?

    <p>Yearning for self-governance and an end to exploitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significant consequence of the rubber and ivory extraction under King Leopold's regime?

    <p>Significant reduction in the population due to disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the Belgian colonial rule in the Congo?

    <p>Direct brutality and exploitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the pressure from international forces and internal demands on the Congo?

    <p>Immediate independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary characteristic of the path to independence in the Congo?

    <p>Limited preparation and sudden independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind the secession of the mineral-rich Katanga region?

    <p>To weaken the central government and Patrice Lumumba's leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary consequence of the exploitation of the Congo's resources?

    <p>Depletion of resources and underdevelopment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the immediate outcome of the Congo's independence?

    <p>Immediate crisis and chaos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main consequence of Patrice Lumumba's leaning towards the Soviet Union?

    <p>The United States and Belgium covertly supported his assassination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the legacy of colonialism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    <p>A profound and complex narrative of exploitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized Joseph Mobutu's rule?

    <p>Corruption, human rights abuses, and economic mismanagement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary legacy of colonialism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    <p>Immense mineral wealth existing alongside profound poverty and underdevelopment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has continued to affect the Democratic Republic of the Congo since the post-independence period?

    <p>Patterns of political instability, conflict, and fragmentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Democratic Republic of the Congo of geopolitical significance?

    <p>Because of its immense mineral wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a long-term legacy of the post-independence period in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    <p>Patterns of political instability, conflict, and fragmentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has continued to attract international interest and intervention in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    <p>Its immense mineral wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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