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