The Post Colonial Governments of Africa Part (C)

Which of the following statements best characterizes the Congo Free State under the rule of King Leopold II?

• The Congo benefited from the king's shipbuilding expertise.

• The Congo received imports of many finished goods in exchange for raw materials.

• The king treated the Congo as his personal property and enslaved the population

• a. The king attempted to improve economic conditions, but the population rebuffed him.

What happened in the Democratic Republic of Congo shortly after the Belgian Congo received independence from European rule?

• The country formed an alliance with neighboring Zaire.

• The government was overthrown by Defense Minister Joseph Mobutu.

• The government established a tax system to finance schools and hospitals.

• Southern tribes revolted, started a civil war, and took over the government.

Which of the following statements best characterizes South Africa's economy immediately following the end of apartheid?

• It depended on the export of cash crops like rubber and coffee.

• It had limited manufacturing and depended on the export of gold.

• It diversified with widespread manufacturing and service sectors.

• a. It depended heavily on foreign investment and trade.

Which of the following events set off the Congo wars?

• Warring refugees from Rwanda fled to Zaire.

• Rebel groups attempted to overthrow Joseph Kabila.

• Joseph Mobutu forcibly removed the prime minster.

• a. Islamic fundamentalists attempted to impose Sharia law.

What is the most important reason why South Africa began to invest heavily in infrastructure following apartheid?

• South Africa hoped to attract more foreign investment.

• Existing infrastructure was limited to white areas only

• Existing infrastructure was limited to urban areas only.

• South Africa hoped to build transportation centers to increase their exports.

What are conflict diamonds?

• diamonds that are sold to raise funds for war

• diamonds that are fought over by more than one nation

• diamonds that are mined by prisoners of war

• diamonds that are sold under the table