Congo gains independence from Belgium
- 1. When did Congo gain independence from Belgium?
A) June 30, 1960
B) April 17, 1961
C) September 22, 1959
D) July 4, 1960
- 2. Who was the first Prime Minister of the newly independent Congo?
A) Joseph Kasa-Vubu
B) Mobutu Sese Seko
C) Patrice Lumumba
D) Laurent-Désiré Kabila
- 3. Which city served as the capital of the Congo during its independence from Belgium?
A) Léopoldville
B) Kisangani
C) Lubumbashi
D) Kinshasa
- 4. What major event took place in the Congo soon after gaining independence?
A) Great Depression
B) French Revolution
C) World War II
D) Congo Crisis
- 5. Who eventually seized power in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after the crisis following independence?
A) Laurent-Désiré Kabila
B) Joseph Kasa-Vubu
C) Mobutu Sese Seko
D) Patrice Lumumba
- 6. Which Western country played a significant role in the events surrounding the Congo Crisis?
A) France
B) United States
C) United Kingdom
D) Belgium
- 7. What entity intervened militarily during the Congo Crisis, exacerbating the conflict?
A) African Union
B) United Nations
C) North Atlantic Treaty Organization
D) European Union
- 8. Which Congolese province attempted to secede from the new independent state in the aftermath of independence?
A) Kwango
B) Haut-Uele
C) Bas-Congo
D) Katanga
- 9. What role did copper mining play in the economy of the newly independent Congo?
A) Struggling industry
B) Halted production
C) Key source of revenue
D) Illegal activity
|