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Who governed the Congo as personal property before the Belgian government took control?
Who governed the Congo as personal property before the Belgian government took control?
- King Leopold II of Belgium (correct)
- Patrice Lumumba
- Joseph Kasavubu
- King Leopold I of Belgium
What was extracted under King Leopold's regime?
What was extracted under King Leopold's regime?
- Uranium and gold
- Copper and cobalt
- Coal and silver
- Rubber and ivory (correct)
What was Belgium's plan for the Congo's transition to independence?
What was Belgium's plan for the Congo's transition to independence?
- A 10-year transition
- No plan for independence
- Immediate independence
- A 30-year transition (correct)
What led to international outrage and the Belgian government taking control of the Congo?
What led to international outrage and the Belgian government taking control of the Congo?
What was extracted during the Belgian Colonial Rule?
What was extracted during the Belgian Colonial Rule?
When did the Congo gain independence?
When did the Congo gain independence?
What happened to the Congo immediately after independence?
What happened to the Congo immediately after independence?
Who were the leaders of the newly independent Congo?
Who were the leaders of the newly independent Congo?
What was the outcome of the secession of the mineral-rich Katanga region?
What was the outcome of the secession of the mineral-rich Katanga region?
Why was Patrice Lumumba dismissed by Kasavubu?
Why was Patrice Lumumba dismissed by Kasavubu?
Who seized power in a coup in 1965?
Who seized power in a coup in 1965?
What is a legacy of colonialism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
What is a legacy of colonialism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
What was a positive aspect of Mobutu's rule?
What was a positive aspect of Mobutu's rule?
What was a challenge faced during Mobutu's rule?
What was a challenge faced during Mobutu's rule?
What was a characteristic of Mobutu's regime?
What was a characteristic of Mobutu's regime?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's 'Africanization' policies?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's 'Africanization' policies?
What was a criticism of Mobutu's economic policies?
What was a criticism of Mobutu's economic policies?
What is an ongoing challenge faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
What is an ongoing challenge faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
What was one of the strategies used by Mobutu to maintain power in Zaire?
What was one of the strategies used by Mobutu to maintain power in Zaire?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's authoritarian practices?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's authoritarian practices?
What was one of Mobutu's initial economic strategies?
What was one of Mobutu's initial economic strategies?
What attracted significant foreign investment in Zaire?
What attracted significant foreign investment in Zaire?
What was the primary goal of Mobutu Sese Seko's policy of Authenticité?
What was the primary goal of Mobutu Sese Seko's policy of Authenticité?
What was the intention of Mobutu's Zaïrianisation policy?
What was the intention of Mobutu's Zaïrianisation policy?
What was the result of Mobutu's encouragement of traditional African attire?
What was the result of Mobutu's encouragement of traditional African attire?
What was a key feature of Mobutu's rule?
What was a key feature of Mobutu's rule?
What was a consequence of the Zaïrianisation policy?
What was a consequence of the Zaïrianisation policy?
What was a challenge of Mobutu's cultural policies?
What was a challenge of Mobutu's cultural policies?
What characterized Mobutu's regime?
What characterized Mobutu's regime?
What was the result of the neglect of infrastructure in Zaire?
What was the result of the neglect of infrastructure in Zaire?
What was a consequence of the focus on cultural revival?
What was a consequence of the focus on cultural revival?
What was a limitation of Mobutu's cultural policies?
What was a limitation of Mobutu's cultural policies?
What was the result of the failure of the Zaïrianisation policy?
What was the result of the failure of the Zaïrianisation policy?
What was a broader consequence of Mobutu's rule?
What was a broader consequence of Mobutu's rule?
What was a consequence of the concentration of wealth among Mobutu and his elite circle?
What was a consequence of the concentration of wealth among Mobutu and his elite circle?
What was a key aspect of Mobutu's renaming of cities?
What was a key aspect of Mobutu's renaming of cities?
What was a cultural success of Mobutu's rule?
What was a cultural success of Mobutu's rule?
What was the effect of Mobutu's economic policies?
What was the effect of Mobutu's economic policies?
What was a major challenge faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1960?
What was a major challenge faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1960?
What was the result of the government's investment in building new educational facilities?
What was the result of the government's investment in building new educational facilities?
What was a key aspect of the government's policy on higher education?
What was a key aspect of the government's policy on higher education?
What was a focus of research in universities in the Congo?
What was a focus of research in universities in the Congo?
What was the purpose of the quota system implemented by the state?
What was the purpose of the quota system implemented by the state?
What was a challenge in integrating the broader population into the educational system?
What was a challenge in integrating the broader population into the educational system?
What was a consequence of the rapid expansion of educational facilities and enrollment?
What was a consequence of the rapid expansion of educational facilities and enrollment?
What impacted the sustainability of educational reforms and investments?
What impacted the sustainability of educational reforms and investments?
What was a key aspect of the cultural renaissance in the Congo?
What was a key aspect of the cultural renaissance in the Congo?
What was a key goal of the educational sector post-independence?
What was a key goal of the educational sector post-independence?
What was the primary motivation behind King Leopold II's governance of the Congo Free State?
What was the primary motivation behind King Leopold II's governance of the Congo Free State?
Why did international pressure lead to the Belgian government taking control of the Congo?
Why did international pressure lead to the Belgian government taking control of the Congo?
What was the main reason for the Congo's abrupt independence in 1960?
What was the main reason for the Congo's abrupt independence in 1960?
What characterized the post-independence period in the Congo?
What characterized the post-independence period in the Congo?
What was the consequence of Belgium's lack of preparation for the Congo's independence?
What was the consequence of Belgium's lack of preparation for the Congo's independence?
What was extracted from the Congo during the Belgian Colonial Rule?
What was extracted from the Congo during the Belgian Colonial Rule?
What was the relationship between the Congo's resources and Belgium's control?
What was the relationship between the Congo's resources and Belgium's control?
What was a strategy used by Mobutu to maintain power in Zaire?
What was a strategy used by Mobutu to maintain power in Zaire?
What was the impact of the exploitation of the Congo's natural resources?
What was the impact of the exploitation of the Congo's natural resources?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's Zaïrianisation policy?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's Zaïrianisation policy?
What was a characteristic of Mobutu's regime?
What was a characteristic of Mobutu's regime?
What was a consequence of the neglect of infrastructure in Zaire?
What was a consequence of the neglect of infrastructure in Zaire?
What was a consequence of the concentration of wealth among Mobutu and his elite circle?
What was a consequence of the concentration of wealth among Mobutu and his elite circle?
What was an initial economic strategy implemented by Mobutu?
What was an initial economic strategy implemented by Mobutu?
What attracted significant foreign investment in Zaire?
What attracted significant foreign investment in Zaire?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's authoritarian practices?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's authoritarian practices?
What was a consequence of the failure of the Zaïrianisation policy?
What was a consequence of the failure of the Zaïrianisation policy?
What was a broader consequence of Mobutu's rule?
What was a broader consequence of Mobutu's rule?
What was the primary reason for Patrice Lumumba's dismissal by Kasavubu?
What was the primary reason for Patrice Lumumba's dismissal by Kasavubu?
What was the outcome of the secession of the mineral-rich Katanga region?
What was the outcome of the secession of the mineral-rich Katanga region?
What was the main characteristic of Mobutu's regime?
What was the main characteristic of Mobutu's regime?
What was the primary goal of Mobutu's Authenticité policy?
What was the primary goal of Mobutu's Authenticité policy?
What was a challenge faced during Mobutu's rule?
What was a challenge faced during Mobutu's rule?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's authoritarian practices?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's authoritarian practices?
What was the result of Mobutu's focus on personal enrichment?
What was the result of Mobutu's focus on personal enrichment?
What is a legacy of colonialism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
What is a legacy of colonialism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
What is an ongoing challenge faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
What is an ongoing challenge faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's 'Africanization' policies?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's 'Africanization' policies?
What was a primary goal of the government's educational investment post-independence?
What was a primary goal of the government's educational investment post-independence?
What was a result of the quota system implemented by the state?
What was a result of the quota system implemented by the state?
What was a challenge faced in integrating the broader population into the educational system?
What was a challenge faced in integrating the broader population into the educational system?
What was a key aspect of the government's policy on higher education?
What was a key aspect of the government's policy on higher education?
What was a focus of research in universities in the Congo?
What was a focus of research in universities in the Congo?
What was a consequence of the rapid expansion of educational facilities and enrollment?
What was a consequence of the rapid expansion of educational facilities and enrollment?
What impacted the sustainability of educational reforms and investments?
What impacted the sustainability of educational reforms and investments?
What was a key aspect of the cultural renaissance in the Congo?
What was a key aspect of the cultural renaissance in the Congo?
What was a major challenge faced by the educational sector post-independence?
What was a major challenge faced by the educational sector post-independence?
What was a key goal of the educational sector post-independence?
What was a key goal of the educational sector post-independence?
What was the primary goal of Mobutu Sese Seko's policy of Authenticité?
What was the primary goal of Mobutu Sese Seko's policy of Authenticité?
What was the result of Mobutu's encouragement of traditional African attire?
What was the result of Mobutu's encouragement of traditional African attire?
What was a key aspect of Mobutu's renaming of cities?
What was a key aspect of Mobutu's renaming of cities?
What was a challenge faced during Mobutu's rule?
What was a challenge faced during Mobutu's rule?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's focus on cultural revival?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's focus on cultural revival?
What was a characteristic of Mobutu's regime?
What was a characteristic of Mobutu's regime?
What was an outcome of Mobutu's economic mismanagement?
What was an outcome of Mobutu's economic mismanagement?
What was a social and cultural success of Mobutu's rule?
What was a social and cultural success of Mobutu's rule?
What was a limitation of Mobutu's cultural policies?
What was a limitation of Mobutu's cultural policies?
What was the broader consequence of Mobutu's rule?
What was the broader consequence of Mobutu's rule?
What was the primary reason for the international outrage that led to the Belgian government taking control of the Congo?
What was the primary reason for the international outrage that led to the Belgian government taking control of the Congo?
What was a key difference between the governance of King Leopold II and the Belgian government?
What was a key difference between the governance of King Leopold II and the Belgian government?
What was a consequence of the abrupt independence of the Congo?
What was a consequence of the abrupt independence of the Congo?
What was a key challenge faced by the newly independent Congo?
What was a key challenge faced by the newly independent Congo?
What was a characteristic of the Belgian colonial rule in the Congo?
What was a characteristic of the Belgian colonial rule in the Congo?
What was a key feature of the Congo's path to independence?
What was a key feature of the Congo's path to independence?
What was a consequence of the lack of preparation for independence?
What was a consequence of the lack of preparation for independence?
What was a key legacy of colonialism in the Congo?
What was a key legacy of colonialism in the Congo?
What was the primary goal of Mobutu Sese Seko's policy of Authenticité?
What was the primary goal of Mobutu Sese Seko's policy of Authenticité?
What was a cultural success of Mobutu's rule?
What was a cultural success of Mobutu's rule?
What characterized Mobutu's regime?
What characterized Mobutu's regime?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's focus on cultural revival?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's focus on cultural revival?
What was a challenge of Mobutu's cultural policies?
What was a challenge of Mobutu's cultural policies?
What was a key feature of Mobutu's renaming of cities?
What was a key feature of Mobutu's renaming of cities?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's economic mismanagement?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's economic mismanagement?
What was a key aspect of the cultural renaissance in the Congo?
What was a key aspect of the cultural renaissance in the Congo?
What was a broader consequence of Mobutu's rule?
What was a broader consequence of Mobutu's rule?
What was the result of the neglect of infrastructure in Zaire?
What was the result of the neglect of infrastructure in Zaire?
What was the primary reason for the secession of the mineral-rich Katanga region?
What was the primary reason for the secession of the mineral-rich Katanga region?
What was the consequence of Patrice Lumumba's leaning towards the Soviet Union?
What was the consequence of Patrice Lumumba's leaning towards the Soviet Union?
What was the primary goal of Mobutu's 'Africanization' policies?
What was the primary goal of Mobutu's 'Africanization' policies?
What was a characteristic of Mobutu's regime?
What was a characteristic of Mobutu's regime?
What was the result of Mobutu's corruption and economic mismanagement?
What was the result of Mobutu's corruption and economic mismanagement?
What was a legacy of colonialism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
What was a legacy of colonialism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
What was the consequence of the secession of the mineral-rich Katanga region?
What was the consequence of the secession of the mineral-rich Katanga region?
What was the primary reason for Mobutu's initial support from Western nations?
What was the primary reason for Mobutu's initial support from Western nations?
What was a long-term legacy of the Cold War era in the Congo?
What was a long-term legacy of the Cold War era in the Congo?
What was the consequence of the international community's interest in the Congo's mineral resources?
What was the consequence of the international community's interest in the Congo's mineral resources?
What was the primary intention of Mobutu's economic policies in the early years of his rule?
What was the primary intention of Mobutu's economic policies in the early years of his rule?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's authoritarian practices?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's authoritarian practices?
What was the primary goal of Mobutu's Zaïrianisation policy?
What was the primary goal of Mobutu's Zaïrianisation policy?
What was a characteristic of Mobutu's regime?
What was a characteristic of Mobutu's regime?
What was a consequence of the neglect of infrastructure in Zaire?
What was a consequence of the neglect of infrastructure in Zaire?
What was a challenge faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
What was a challenge faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
What was the result of Mobutu's encouragement of traditional African attire?
What was the result of Mobutu's encouragement of traditional African attire?
What was a consequence of the concentration of wealth among Mobutu and his elite circle?
What was a consequence of the concentration of wealth among Mobutu and his elite circle?
What was a limitation of Mobutu's cultural policies?
What was a limitation of Mobutu's cultural policies?
What was a broader consequence of Mobutu's rule?
What was a broader consequence of Mobutu's rule?
What was the primary reason for the Congo's expansion of educational infrastructure?
What was the primary reason for the Congo's expansion of educational infrastructure?
What was the outcome of the government's policy to cover full tuition and provide stipends to all college and university students?
What was the outcome of the government's policy to cover full tuition and provide stipends to all college and university students?
What was the focus of research in universities in the Congo?
What was the focus of research in universities in the Congo?
What was the purpose of the quota system implemented by the state?
What was the purpose of the quota system implemented by the state?
What was a challenge in integrating the broader population into the educational system?
What was a challenge in integrating the broader population into the educational system?
What was a consequence of the rapid expansion of educational facilities and enrollment?
What was a consequence of the rapid expansion of educational facilities and enrollment?
What impacted the sustainability of educational reforms and investments?
What impacted the sustainability of educational reforms and investments?
What was a key aspect of the cultural renaissance in the Congo?
What was a key aspect of the cultural renaissance in the Congo?
What was the primary goal of the educational sector post-independence?
What was the primary goal of the educational sector post-independence?
What was a key challenge faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1960?
What was a key challenge faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1960?
What was the primary motivation behind King Leopold II's governance of the Congo Free State?
What was the primary motivation behind King Leopold II's governance of the Congo Free State?
What was the outcome of the Belgian government's takeover of the Congo?
What was the outcome of the Belgian government's takeover of the Congo?
What was a key challenge faced by the newly independent Congo?
What was a key challenge faced by the newly independent Congo?
What was a key legacy of colonialism in the Congo?
What was a key legacy of colonialism in the Congo?
What was the impact of King Leopold's regime on the Congolese population?
What was the impact of King Leopold's regime on the Congolese population?
What was the outcome of the sudden independence of the Congo?
What was the outcome of the sudden independence of the Congo?
What was a characteristic of Belgian Colonial Rule in the Congo?
What was a characteristic of Belgian Colonial Rule in the Congo?
What was a key event that led to the Belgian government taking control of the Congo?
What was a key event that led to the Belgian government taking control of the Congo?
What was one of the initial economic strategies implemented by Mobutu?
What was one of the initial economic strategies implemented by Mobutu?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's Zaïrianisation policy?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's Zaïrianisation policy?
What was a key feature of Mobutu's regime?
What was a key feature of Mobutu's regime?
What was a consequence of the corruption and mismanagement during Mobutu's rule?
What was a consequence of the corruption and mismanagement during Mobutu's rule?
What was a challenge faced by Zaire during Mobutu's rule?
What was a challenge faced by Zaire during Mobutu's rule?
What was the main reason for the secession of the mineral-rich Katanga region?
What was the main reason for the secession of the mineral-rich Katanga region?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's regime?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's regime?
What was a characteristic of Mobutu's economic policies?
What was a characteristic of Mobutu's economic policies?
What was the main outcome of Patrice Lumumba's leaning towards the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
What was the main outcome of Patrice Lumumba's leaning towards the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
What was a key characteristic of Mobutu's rule in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
What was a key characteristic of Mobutu's rule in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
What was a consequence of the concentration of wealth among Mobutu and his elite circle?
What was a consequence of the concentration of wealth among Mobutu and his elite circle?
What was a long-term legacy of colonialism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
What was a long-term legacy of colonialism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
What was a key aspect of Mobutu's 'Africanization' policies?
What was a key aspect of Mobutu's 'Africanization' policies?
What was a challenge faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo during Mobutu's rule?
What was a challenge faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo during Mobutu's rule?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's one-party state and authoritarian rule?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's one-party state and authoritarian rule?
What was the primary goal of Mobutu Sese Seko's policy of Authenticité?
What was the primary goal of Mobutu Sese Seko's policy of Authenticité?
What has been an ongoing challenge faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
What has been an ongoing challenge faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
What was a cultural success of Mobutu's rule?
What was a cultural success of Mobutu's rule?
What was a social challenge faced during Mobutu's rule?
What was a social challenge faced during Mobutu's rule?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's economic policies?
What was a consequence of Mobutu's economic policies?
What was a characteristic of Mobutu's regime?
What was a characteristic of Mobutu's regime?
What was a limitation of Mobutu's cultural policies?
What was a limitation of Mobutu's cultural policies?
What was a result of Mobutu's emphasis on cultural revival?
What was a result of Mobutu's emphasis on cultural revival?
What was a broader consequence of Mobutu's rule?
What was a broader consequence of Mobutu's rule?
What was a major challenge faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1960?
What was a major challenge faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1960?
What was the government's policy to cover full tuition and provide stipends to all college and university students intended to do?
What was the government's policy to cover full tuition and provide stipends to all college and university students intended to do?
What was the focus of research in universities in the Congo?
What was the focus of research in universities in the Congo?
What was the purpose of the quota system implemented by the state?
What was the purpose of the quota system implemented by the state?
What was a challenge in integrating the broader population into the educational system?
What was a challenge in integrating the broader population into the educational system?
What was a consequence of the rapid expansion of educational facilities and enrollment?
What was a consequence of the rapid expansion of educational facilities and enrollment?
What impacted the sustainability of educational reforms and investments?
What impacted the sustainability of educational reforms and investments?
What was a key aspect of the cultural renaissance in the Congo?
What was a key aspect of the cultural renaissance in the Congo?
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