Gr 12 History Ch 2: POLITICAL SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES

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What was the primary reason for Western nations' support of Mobutu?

His economic liberalization policies

His democratic reforms

His anti-communist stance (correct)

His human rights record

What was the name of the country after Mobutu's 'Africanization' policies?

Africa

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Zaire (correct)

Congo

What was the main feature of Mobutu's political system?

Theocracy

One-party state (correct)

Military dictatorship

Multi-party democracy

What was a major criticism of Mobutu's regime?

Suppression of opposition Signup and view all the answers

What was Mobutu's approach to cultural identity?

Emphasizing African names and values Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of Mobutu's regime?

Discontent and disenfranchisement among the populace Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of Mobutu's regime?

Corruption and kleptocracy Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial benefit of Mobutu's rule?

A degree of stability Signup and view all the answers

What is believed to be the source of Mobutu's personal fortune?

Embezzlement and misappropriation of national resources Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Mobutu's favoritism towards certain ethnic groups?

Resentment and further fragmentation of the nation along ethnic lines Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of Mobutu's authoritarian practices?

The lack of legitimate political institutions and suppressed dissent Signup and view all the answers

What was Mobutu's actual goal, despite his stated intention?

To exploit ethnic divisions for personal gain Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Mobutu's focus on personal enrichment?

Worsened economic situation and neglected public services Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary effect of Mobutu's embezzlement and misappropriation of national resources?

Worsening of the economic situation Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Mobutu's strategy to maintain power through ethnic divisions?

Resentment and further fragmentation Signup and view all the answers

What was the underlying consequence of Mobutu's authoritarian practices?

Underlying tensions and future conflicts Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Mobutu's regime, despite his stated intention of unifying the country?

To maintain power and personal enrichment Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Mobutu's regime on the country's institutions?

Suppression of dissent and lack of legitimate institutions Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that contributed to Mobutu's stability in the early years of his rule?

Support from Western nations Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of Mobutu's 'Africanization' policies?

To eliminate colonial influences Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of Mobutu's rule in the later years?

Increased authoritarianism Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of Mobutu's one-party state?

Stifling of political innovation and participation Signup and view all the answers

What was a major criticism of Mobutu's regime?

Widespread corruption and human rights violations Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind Mobutu's anti-communist stance?

To secure support from Western nations Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of Mobutu's regime?

Widespread discontent and disenfranchisement Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of Mobutu's economic policies?

Corruption and mismanagement Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary impact of Mobutu's focus on personal enrichment on the country's development?

It hindered public service development and economic stability Signup and view all the answers

What was the underlying consequence of Mobutu's regime on ethnic relations in the country?

It fostered resentment and further fragmented the nation along ethnic lines Signup and view all the answers

What was the long-term consequence of Mobutu's authoritarian practices on the country's political stability?

It planted the seeds for future conflicts and underlying tensions Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind Mobutu's economic policies and practices?

To amass a personal fortune through embezzlement and misappropriation Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of Mobutu's manipulation of ethnic divisions on the country's national identity?

It fostered resentment and further fragmented the nation along ethnic lines Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind Mobutu's anti-communist stance?

Desire to appease Western nations Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of Mobutu's 'Africanization' policies?

Promotion of African values and culture Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for Mobutu's emphasis on 'authenticity'?

To promote African values and culture Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of Mobutu's regime?

Widespread human rights violations and corruption Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for Western nations' support of Mobutu's regime?

Fear of Soviet expansion in Central Africa Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of Mobutu's rule in the later years?

Growing corruption and authoritarianism Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of Mobutu's one-party state?

Stifling of political opposition and dissent Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary effect of Mobutu's authoritarian rule?

Suppression of political opposition and human rights violations Signup and view all the answers

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What was the primary reason for Western nations' support of Mobutu?

What was the name of the country after Mobutu's 'Africanization' policies?

What was the main feature of Mobutu's political system?

What was a major criticism of Mobutu's regime?

What was Mobutu's approach to cultural identity?

What was a consequence of Mobutu's regime?

What was a characteristic of Mobutu's regime?

What was the initial benefit of Mobutu's rule?

What is believed to be the source of Mobutu's personal fortune?

What was the result of Mobutu's favoritism towards certain ethnic groups?

What was the consequence of Mobutu's authoritarian practices?

What was Mobutu's actual goal, despite his stated intention?

What was the impact of Mobutu's focus on personal enrichment?

What was the primary effect of Mobutu's embezzlement and misappropriation of national resources?

What was the outcome of Mobutu's strategy to maintain power through ethnic divisions?

What was the underlying consequence of Mobutu's authoritarian practices?

What was the primary goal of Mobutu's regime, despite his stated intention of unifying the country?

What was the impact of Mobutu's regime on the country's institutions?

What was the primary factor that contributed to Mobutu's stability in the early years of his rule?

What was the main goal of Mobutu's 'Africanization' policies?

What was a characteristic of Mobutu's rule in the later years?

What was the consequence of Mobutu's one-party state?

What was a major criticism of Mobutu's regime?

What was the primary motivation behind Mobutu's anti-communist stance?

What was a major consequence of Mobutu's regime?

What was a characteristic of Mobutu's economic policies?

What was the primary impact of Mobutu's focus on personal enrichment on the country's development?

What was the underlying consequence of Mobutu's regime on ethnic relations in the country?

What was the long-term consequence of Mobutu's authoritarian practices on the country's political stability?

What was the primary motivation behind Mobutu's economic policies and practices?

What was the primary consequence of Mobutu's manipulation of ethnic divisions on the country's national identity?

What was the primary motivation behind Mobutu's anti-communist stance?

What was the primary consequence of Mobutu's 'Africanization' policies?

What was the primary reason for Mobutu's emphasis on 'authenticity'?

What was a major consequence of Mobutu's regime?

What was the primary reason for Western nations' support of Mobutu's regime?

What was a characteristic of Mobutu's rule in the later years?

What was the primary consequence of Mobutu's one-party state?

What was the primary effect of Mobutu's authoritarian rule?

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