- 1. The civil war in Angola, which erupted in the aftermath of the country's independence from Portuguese colonial rule in 1975, was a complex and devastating conflict that pitted various factions against one another in a fight for political power and control over the nation's vast resources. The primary belligerents in the war were the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), which was backed by the Soviet Union and Cuba, and the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), which received support from the United States and apartheid South Africa. The war was characterized by brutal warfare, widespread atrocities, and significant humanitarian crises, as millions were displaced from their homes and a generation of Angolans grew up amidst violence and despair. Furthermore, the conflict attracted international attention and involvement, becoming a proxy battleground in the Cold War, which complicated peace efforts and prolonged the suffering of the civilian population. The fighting continued intermittently until a fragile peace was achieved in 2002, but the scars of the civil war remain deeply embedded in Angolan society, impacting its politics, economy, and social fabric for decades to come.
When did the Civil war break out in Angola?
A) 1975
B) 1995
C) 2005
D) 1985
- 2. Who were the main factions involved in the Angolan Civil War?
A) MPLA, UNITA, and FNLA
B) RUF, GIA, and LTTE
C) EZLN, PKK, and ETA
D) ANC, FRELIMO, and SWAPO
- 3. Which neighboring country supported UNITA during the Civil War?
A) South Africa
B) Zambia
C) Namibia
D) Congo
- 4. What was the name of the transitional government set up in Angola in 1992?
A) Government of Unity and National Reconciliation
B) Nationalist Front for the Liberation of Angola
C) United Democratic Front
D) Democratic Front for the Liberation of Angola
- 5. Which country played a major role in mediating the peace process in Angola?
A) France
B) Portugal
C) China
D) Brazil
- 6. Which city was the capital of UNITA during the Civil War?
A) Cabinda
B) Benguela
C) Lubango
D) Huambo
- 7. Which leader was associated with MPLA during the Civil War?
A) Holden Roberto
B) Eduardo dos Santos
C) Agostinho Neto
D) Jonas Savimbi
- 8. Which neighboring country supported MPLA during the Civil War?
A) Zimbabwe
B) Tanzania
C) Cuba
D) Botswana
- 9. What was the primary economic activity in Angola during the Civil War?
A) Mining
B) Oil production
C) Agriculture
D) Tourism
- 10. Who was the leader of UNITA during the Civil War?
A) Jonas Savimbi
B) Agostinho Neto
C) Eduardo dos Santos
D) Holden Roberto
- 11. Which rebel group did South Africa support during the Civil War in Angola?
A) MPLA
B) UNITA
C) SWAPO
D) FNLA
- 12. What impact did the Angolan Civil War have on the country's infrastructure?
A) Stagnation and isolation
B) Minimal impact
C) Modernization and development
D) Significant destruction and disruption
- 13. What was the capital city of Angola during the civil war?
A) Lusaka
B) Nairobi
C) Kinshasa
D) Luanda
- 14. Which ideology did MPLA follow during the conflict?
A) Fascism
B) Capitalism
C) Nationalism
D) Marxism-Leninism
- 15. Which international organization monitored the peace process in Angola?
A) NATO
B) European Union
C) United Nations
D) African Union
- 16. How many years did the Angolan Civil War last?
A) 27
B) 10
C) 15
D) 35
- 17. Which major power supported the MPLA government during the civil war?
A) United States
B) Soviet Union
C) China
D) France
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