Gr 12 History Ch 2: Education

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What was a major challenge faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo after independence in 1960?

Lack of natural resources

Economic prosperity

Severe lack of educated personnel and infrastructure (correct)

Political instability

What was a key aspect of the government's efforts to expand education in the DRC?

Investing in building new educational facilities (correct)

Increasing tuition fees

Decreasing enrollment

Reducing the number of schools

What was the outcome of the efforts to increase educational access in the DRC?

Primary school enrollment decreased

Primary school enrollment rose dramatically (correct)

Primary school enrollment increased slightly

Primary school enrollment remained the same

What was a significant development in higher education in the DRC?

Construction of new colleges and universities Signup and view all the answers

What was the government policy towards college and university students?

Covering full tuition and providing stipends Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the government's aggressive strategy to promote higher education?

To promote higher education without financial burden Signup and view all the answers

What was a key outcome of the expansion of educational infrastructure in the DRC?

Increased access to basic education Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the development of higher education institutions in the DRC?

To handle administrative and technical tasks Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the quota system in Congo's education?

To ensure equal access to educational opportunities across provinces Signup and view all the answers

What was a major challenge in integrating the broader population into Congo's educational system?

The use of French as the language of instruction Signup and view all the answers

What was a result of rapid expansion of educational facilities and enrollment?

Shortages of qualified teachers Signup and view all the answers

What impact did political and economic instability have on educational reforms?

It resulted in inconsistent support for educational initiatives Signup and view all the answers

What was a goal of the cultural renaissance in Congo's education?

To revitalize Congo's indigenous heritage Signup and view all the answers

What was a challenge in ensuring education was accessible and relevant to all ethnic and linguistic groups?

The use of French as the language of instruction Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of frequent changes in leadership and economic difficulties?

Inconsistent support for educational initiatives Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of establishing research centers and African language departments?

To foster a sense of national identity and cultural pride Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of emphasizing research in African traditions and languages in Congo's education?

To reclaim and revitalize Congo's indigenous heritage Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the quota system in Congo's education?

To ensure equal access to educational opportunities across diverse regions Signup and view all the answers

What was a major challenge in ensuring education was accessible and relevant to all ethnic and linguistic groups in Congo?

Shortages of qualified teachers and French as the language of instruction Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the rapid expansion of educational facilities and enrollment in Congo?

Issues of quality and relevance of education persisted Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of political and economic instability on educational reforms in Congo?

Inconsistent support for educational initiatives Signup and view all the answers

What was a key outcome of the establishment of research centers and African language departments in Congo's education?

Fostered a sense of national identity and cultural pride Signup and view all the answers

What was a major challenge faced by the government in implementing educational reforms in Congo?

Ensuring the quality of education and relevance to all ethnic and linguistic groups Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the cultural renaissance in Congo's education?

Reclaiming and revitalizing Congo's indigenous heritage Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation for the government's investment in building new educational facilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

To address the severe lack of educated personnel and infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the significant progress made in increasing educational access in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

A significant increase in primary school enrollment Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the development of higher education institutions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

It helped in cultivating a local workforce better equipped to handle administrative and technical tasks Signup and view all the answers

What was a key aspect of the government's policy towards college and university students in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

It covered full tuition and provided stipends to all college and university students Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the government's efforts to expand and reform the educational system in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

To address the severe lack of educated personnel and infrastructure and support national development Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the government's investment in building new educational facilities and increasing enrollment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

A significant increase in access to basic education Signup and view all the answers

What was a key challenge facing the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the time of its independence in 1960?

A severe lack of educated personnel and infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the government's aggressive strategy to promote higher education in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

To promote higher education and make it accessible to students without the burden of financial constraints Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary driver of the government's efforts to expand and reform the educational system in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

To address the severe lack of educated personnel and infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the government's policy to cover full tuition and provide stipends to all college and university students?

It resulted in a significant increase in the number of students pursuing higher education Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the construction of new colleges and universities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

It helped to cultivate a local workforce better equipped to handle administrative and technical tasks Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary driver of the cultural renaissance in Congo's education?

Promoting national unity and identity Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the significant progress made in increasing educational access in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Primary school enrollment rose dramatically from 1.6 million to 4.6 million Signup and view all the answers

What issue did the quota system primarily aim to address?

Inequitable access to education Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the government's investment in building new educational facilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

To provide basic education to a larger segment of the population Signup and view all the answers

What consequence resulted from the rapid expansion of educational facilities and enrollment?

Shortages of qualified teachers and inadequate facilities Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the development of higher education institutions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

It helped to cultivate a local workforce better equipped to handle administrative and technical tasks Signup and view all the answers

What hindered the sustainability of educational reforms and investments in Congo?

Political and economic instability Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the government's efforts to expand and reform the educational system in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The country's integration into the post-colonial world was facilitated Signup and view all the answers

What challenge hindered the integration of the broader population into the educational system?

Language barriers Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the expansion of educational infrastructure in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

It helped to provide basic education to a larger segment of the population Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of research centers and African language departments?

African traditions and languages Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the establishment of research centers and African language departments?

Fostered sense of national identity and cultural pride Signup and view all the answers

What was a major challenge in ensuring education was accessible and relevant to all ethnic and linguistic groups?

Language barriers Signup and view all the answers

Gr 12 History Ch 2: Education

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What was a major challenge faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo after independence in 1960?

What was a key aspect of the government's efforts to expand education in the DRC?

What was the outcome of the efforts to increase educational access in the DRC?

What was a significant development in higher education in the DRC?

What was the government policy towards college and university students?

What was the purpose of the government's aggressive strategy to promote higher education?

What was a key outcome of the expansion of educational infrastructure in the DRC?

What was the significance of the development of higher education institutions in the DRC?

What was the primary goal of the quota system in Congo's education?

What was a major challenge in integrating the broader population into Congo's educational system?

What was a result of rapid expansion of educational facilities and enrollment?

What impact did political and economic instability have on educational reforms?

What was a goal of the cultural renaissance in Congo's education?

What was a challenge in ensuring education was accessible and relevant to all ethnic and linguistic groups?

What was a consequence of frequent changes in leadership and economic difficulties?

What was the purpose of establishing research centers and African language departments?

What was the primary goal of emphasizing research in African traditions and languages in Congo's education?

What was the main objective of the quota system in Congo's education?

What was a major challenge in ensuring education was accessible and relevant to all ethnic and linguistic groups in Congo?

What was a consequence of the rapid expansion of educational facilities and enrollment in Congo?

What was the impact of political and economic instability on educational reforms in Congo?

What was a key outcome of the establishment of research centers and African language departments in Congo's education?

What was a major challenge faced by the government in implementing educational reforms in Congo?

What was the significance of the cultural renaissance in Congo's education?

What was the primary motivation for the government's investment in building new educational facilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

What was the outcome of the significant progress made in increasing educational access in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

What was the significance of the development of higher education institutions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

What was a key aspect of the government's policy towards college and university students in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

What was the primary goal of the government's efforts to expand and reform the educational system in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

What was the result of the government's investment in building new educational facilities and increasing enrollment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

What was a key challenge facing the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the time of its independence in 1960?

What was the purpose of the government's aggressive strategy to promote higher education in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

What was the primary driver of the government's efforts to expand and reform the educational system in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

What was the impact of the government's policy to cover full tuition and provide stipends to all college and university students?

What was the significance of the construction of new colleges and universities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

What was a primary driver of the cultural renaissance in Congo's education?

What was the outcome of the significant progress made in increasing educational access in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

What issue did the quota system primarily aim to address?

What was the primary goal of the government's investment in building new educational facilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

What consequence resulted from the rapid expansion of educational facilities and enrollment?

What was the significance of the development of higher education institutions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

What hindered the sustainability of educational reforms and investments in Congo?

What was the outcome of the government's efforts to expand and reform the educational system in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

What challenge hindered the integration of the broader population into the educational system?

What was the significance of the expansion of educational infrastructure in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

What was the primary focus of research centers and African language departments?

What was a significant outcome of the establishment of research centers and African language departments?

What was a major challenge in ensuring education was accessible and relevant to all ethnic and linguistic groups?

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