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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Who supported the secession of the Katanga region?

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

Who was the Prime Minister of the Congo after independence?

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

What happened to the Congo immediately after independence?

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

Why was Patrice Lumumba dismissed by Kasavubu?

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

Who seized power in a coup in 1965?

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

What characterized Joseph Mobutu's rule?

<p>Corruption, human rights abuses, and economic mismanagement (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Economic dependency (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What was the significance of June 30, 1960?

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

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

<p>Limited preparation for independence (B)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the Belgian colonial rule in the Congo?

<p>Direct brutality and exploitation (A)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Immediate crisis and chaos (A)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized Joseph Mobutu's rule?

<p>Corruption, human rights abuses, and economic mismanagement (A)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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