- 1. The Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country located in Central Africa, has a complex political landscape characterized by a history of conflict, corruption, and power struggles. Since gaining independence from Belgium in 1960, the DRC has experienced periods of political instability and violence, often fueled by ethnic tensions and competition for control of the country's vast mineral resources. The political system in the DRC is a fragile balance of power, with a history of authoritarian rule, human rights abuses, and limited democratic practices. Despite significant challenges, efforts are being made to promote democracy and good governance in the country, but progress has been slow and uneven. The DRC continues to grapple with deep-rooted political and social issues that hinder its ability to achieve lasting stability and development.
When did the Democratic Republic of the Congo gain independence from Belgium?
A) 1975
B) 1960
C) 1980
D) 1955
- 2. Who was the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Laurent-Désiré Kabila
B) Joseph Kabila
C) Mobutu Sese Seko
D) Patrice Lumumba
- 3. What is the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Kisangani
B) Lubumbashi
C) Goma
D) Kinshasa
- 4. Who is the current president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as of 2021?
A) Denis Sassou Nguesso
B) Félix Tshisekedi
C) Paul Kagame
D) Joseph Kabila
- 5. Which international organization has been involved in peacekeeping efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) European Union
B) United Nations
C) African Union
D) NATO
- 6. What was the name of the rebel group led by Laurent-Désiré Kabila that overthrew Mobutu Sese Seko in 1997?
A) Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo
B) Justice and Equality Movement
C) Revolutionary United Front
D) National Congress for the Defense of the People
- 7. Which colonial power controlled the territory of the present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
A) Britain
B) Belgium
C) Portugal
D) France
- 8. What is the official language of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) French
B) Portuguese
C) English
D) Swahili
- 9. What is the dominant religion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Hinduism
B) Buddhism
C) Christianity
D) Islam
- 10. What is the title of the head of state in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) King
B) Emperor
C) President
D) Prime Minister
- 11. Which neighboring country has been involved in conflicts and proxy wars in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Rwanda
B) Cameroon
C) Zambia
D) Angola
- 12. What is the currency used in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) South African Rand
B) CFA Franc
C) Kenyan Shilling
D) Congolese Franc
- 13. What is the term length for the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) 8 years
B) 2 years
C) 5 years
D) 10 years
- 14. Which UN peacekeeping mission was established in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2010 to protect civilians primarily in the eastern region?
A) MINUSCA
B) MONUSCO
C) UNAMID
D) UNMISS
- 15. What was the former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Congo Free State
B) Rhodesia
C) Zaire
D) Gold Coast
- 16. Which former rebel leader served as Vice President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Thomas Lubanga
B) Jean-Pierre Bemba
C) Bosco Ntaganda
D) Germain Katanga
- 17. Who was the Secretary-General of the United Nations during the Congo Crisis in the 1960s?
A) Ban Ki-moon
B) Kofi Annan
C) Dag Hammarskjöld
D) U Thant
- 18. Who declared himself president of the independent South Kasai state within the Congo in 1960?
A) Anicet-Georges Dologuélé
B) Raphaël Yabo Osa Muanda
C) Albert Kalonji
D) Godefroid Munongo
- 19. Who declared himself President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo after Mobutu Sese Seko fled the country?
A) Félix Tshisekedi
B) Etienne Tshisekedi
C) Moïse Katumbi
D) Laurent-Désiré Kabila
- 20. How many provinces are there in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) 26
B) 20
C) 10
D) 15
- 21. Who was the dictator who ruled the country as Zaire for over three decades?
A) Laurent Kabila
B) Joseph Kabila
C) Félix Tshisekedi
D) Mobutu Sese Seko
- 22. Which disease outbreak posed a significant challenge in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in recent years?
A) Malaria
B) Zika
C) Ebola
D) Cholera
- 23. What is the name of the largest national park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo known for its gorilla populations?
A) Upemba National Park
B) Lomami National Park
C) Virunga National Park
D) Kahuzi-Biega National Park
- 24. Which international court convicted militia leader Germain Katanga in relation to crimes committed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) International Court of Justice
B) International Criminal Court
C) European Court of Human Rights
D) African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights
- 25. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is located in which region of Africa?
A) East Africa
B) Central Africa
C) West Africa
D) Southern Africa
- 26. Who was the leader of the Rwandan Patriotic Front, a key player in the Second Congo War?
A) Yoweri Museveni
B) Idriss Déby
C) Isaias Afwerki
D) Paul Kagame
- 27. What is the highest peak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Mount Nyiragongo
B) Mount Karisimbi
C) Mount Mikeno
D) Mount Stanley
- 28. What is the name of the largest rebel group that has been a major player in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) M23
B) FARDC
C) RCD
D) LRA
- 29. What is the name of the river that forms part of the boundary between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Congo?
A) Limpopo River
B) Congo River
C) Nile River
D) Zambezi River
- 30. Which political party was founded by Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the Congo?
A) Union des Fédéralistes et des Républicains Indépendants (UFERI)
B) Mouvement Populaire de la Révolution (MPR)
C) Mouvement National Congolais (MNC)
D) Parti Solidaire Africain (PSA)
- 31. Which neighboring country borders the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the southeast?
A) Zambia
B) Angola
C) Central African Republic
D) Gabon
- 32. What is the largest ethnic group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Luba
B) Kongo
C) Mongo
D) Lunda
- 33. Who was the first President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Félix Tshisekedi
B) Joseph Kasa-Vubu
C) Mobutu Sese Seko
D) Laurent Kabila
- 34. What is the main international airport in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Bukavu Airport
B) Lubumbashi International Airport
C) Goma International Airport
D) N'djili Airport
- 35. Which mineral is a major export of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Copper
B) Cobalt
C) Diamonds
D) Gold
- 36. In what year did the Second Congo War officially end?
A) 2003
B) 1999
C) 2007
D) 2011
- 37. Which UN peacekeeping mission was established in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1999?
A) MINUSCA
B) MONUC
C) UNAMID
D) UNMISS
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