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What type of state emerged in Congo under Mobutu Sese Seko?
What type of state emerged in Congo under Mobutu Sese Seko?
What was the main focus of Julius Nyerere's leadership approach in Tanzania?
What was the main focus of Julius Nyerere's leadership approach in Tanzania?
What was the primary goal of elections held in Tanzania under Julius Nyerere?
What was the primary goal of elections held in Tanzania under Julius Nyerere?
What strategy did Mobutu Sese Seko pursue to gain support from Western nations?
What strategy did Mobutu Sese Seko pursue to gain support from Western nations?
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What was the primary reason for the relative stability in Tanzania during its transition to independence?
What was the primary reason for the relative stability in Tanzania during its transition to independence?
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What was the main economic strategy adopted by the new government in Zaire (Congo) after independence?
What was the main economic strategy adopted by the new government in Zaire (Congo) after independence?
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How did the political and economic aspects of independent Africa overlap, according to the text?
How did the political and economic aspects of independent Africa overlap, according to the text?
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What was the primary goal of the economic strategy adopted by Zaire (Congo) after independence?
What was the primary goal of the economic strategy adopted by Zaire (Congo) after independence?
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What was the main reason for the unity between Tanzania and Zanzibar under Nyerere's leadership?
What was the main reason for the unity between Tanzania and Zanzibar under Nyerere's leadership?
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What was the primary motivation behind Mobutu Sese Seko's dictatorial regime in Zaire (Congo)?
What was the primary motivation behind Mobutu Sese Seko's dictatorial regime in Zaire (Congo)?
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What was the main focus of Julius Nyerere's leadership approach in Tanzania?
What was the main focus of Julius Nyerere's leadership approach in Tanzania?
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What was the primary reason for the West's tolerance of Mobutu Sese Seko's dictatorial regime in Zaire (Congo)?
What was the primary reason for the West's tolerance of Mobutu Sese Seko's dictatorial regime in Zaire (Congo)?
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What was the primary reason for the relative stability in Tanzania's transition to independence, according to the text?
What was the primary reason for the relative stability in Tanzania's transition to independence, according to the text?
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What was the significance of the establishment of research centers and African language departments at many African universities between 1962 and 1964?
What was the significance of the establishment of research centers and African language departments at many African universities between 1962 and 1964?
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How did Julius Nyerere contribute to education in Tanzania through his translations of Shakespeare's works?
How did Julius Nyerere contribute to education in Tanzania through his translations of Shakespeare's works?
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Why did many leaders feel the need to transform education away from the Western model during the struggle for independence?
Why did many leaders feel the need to transform education away from the Western model during the struggle for independence?
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How was the role of education viewed by the founding fathers and leaders of new states in post-colonial Africa?
How was the role of education viewed by the founding fathers and leaders of new states in post-colonial Africa?
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Why was there a need to combine Western intellectual and educational programs with African ones, as discussed at pan-African congresses?
Why was there a need to combine Western intellectual and educational programs with African ones, as discussed at pan-African congresses?
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Mobutu Sese Seko successfully implemented a policy that returned Zairianised enterprises to their original owners.
Mobutu Sese Seko successfully implemented a policy that returned Zairianised enterprises to their original owners.
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Tanzania adopted a capitalist economic model under Nyerere's leadership.
Tanzania adopted a capitalist economic model under Nyerere's leadership.
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Villagisation in Tanzania led to a decrease in access to healthcare and education for rural populations.
Villagisation in Tanzania led to a decrease in access to healthcare and education for rural populations.
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Nyerere's education philosophy in Tanzania did not achieve high literacy rates.
Nyerere's education philosophy in Tanzania did not achieve high literacy rates.
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Zaire under Mobutu Sese Seko avoided relying on foreign aid to avoid bankruptcy.
Zaire under Mobutu Sese Seko avoided relying on foreign aid to avoid bankruptcy.
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Tanzania's Ujamaa policy resulted in significant rural development.
Tanzania's Ujamaa policy resulted in significant rural development.
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Corruption was not a major issue during Mobutu Sese Seko's regime in Zaire.
Corruption was not a major issue during Mobutu Sese Seko's regime in Zaire.
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Tanzania was economically developed under Nyerere's leadership.
Tanzania was economically developed under Nyerere's leadership.
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Zaire focused on diversifying its export crops during Mobutu Sese Seko's rule.
Zaire focused on diversifying its export crops during Mobutu Sese Seko's rule.
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The 'villagisation' process in Tanzania primarily aimed to centralize urban development.
The 'villagisation' process in Tanzania primarily aimed to centralize urban development.
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Mobutu Sese Seko's policy of Zairianisation aimed to return farmlands and enterprises to foreign owners.
Mobutu Sese Seko's policy of Zairianisation aimed to return farmlands and enterprises to foreign owners.
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During the policy of authenticite in Zaire, Christmas celebrations and wearing neckties were encouraged as part of embracing the African identity.
During the policy of authenticite in Zaire, Christmas celebrations and wearing neckties were encouraged as part of embracing the African identity.
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Nyerere's promotion of self-reliance in Tanzania often led to the employment of experienced individuals in key positions.
Nyerere's promotion of self-reliance in Tanzania often led to the employment of experienced individuals in key positions.
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Kwame Nkrumah's influence prompted the elites to invest in local textile industries to emphasize their social status.
Kwame Nkrumah's influence prompted the elites to invest in local textile industries to emphasize their social status.
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The move towards dressing more uniquely African was widely rejected by the local population across various African states.
The move towards dressing more uniquely African was widely rejected by the local population across various African states.
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Julius Nyerere promoted the concept of self-reliance in Tanzania, often at the expense of __________ and experience
Julius Nyerere promoted the concept of self-reliance in Tanzania, often at the expense of __________ and experience
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Mobutu Sese Seko implemented a policy called authenticite to remove colonial legacy and promote a centralised Congolese __________
Mobutu Sese Seko implemented a policy called authenticite to remove colonial legacy and promote a centralised Congolese __________
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The move towards dressing in a more uniquely African way was a form of expressing __________
The move towards dressing in a more uniquely African way was a form of expressing __________
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Kwame Nkrumah's influence prompted elites to invest in local textile industries to emphasize their social __________
Kwame Nkrumah's influence prompted elites to invest in local textile industries to emphasize their social __________
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The policy of Zairianisation in Zaire led to mismanagement, maladministration, and __________
The policy of Zairianisation in Zaire led to mismanagement, maladministration, and __________
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Mobutu Sese Seko pursued a policy called authenticite to remove colonial legacy and promote a centralised Congolese __________
Mobutu Sese Seko pursued a policy called authenticite to remove colonial legacy and promote a centralised Congolese __________
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The policy of Zairianisation in Zaire led to mismanagement, maladministration, and __________
The policy of Zairianisation in Zaire led to mismanagement, maladministration, and __________
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The 'villagisation' process in Tanzania primarily aimed to centralize __________ development.
The 'villagisation' process in Tanzania primarily aimed to centralize __________ development.
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Kwame Nkrumah's influence prompted elites to invest in local textile industries to emphasize their social __________
Kwame Nkrumah's influence prompted elites to invest in local textile industries to emphasize their social __________
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Mobutu Sese Seko's policy of Zairianisation aimed to return farmlands and enterprises to __________ owners.
Mobutu Sese Seko's policy of Zairianisation aimed to return farmlands and enterprises to __________ owners.
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