King Leopold II & Ethnocentrism

Which European country was King Leopold II from?

• England

• Belgium

• Germany

What name did King Leopold II give to his African colony?

• Kingdom of Congo and Tanzania

• Congo Trade Empire

• Congo Free State

Which of the following resources did King Leopold want most from his colony in the Congo?

• Emeralds

• Pearls

• Rubber

Why did the desire for rubber increase dramatically in the 1800s?

• tires for bicycles and cars

• rafts

• trains

What is the definition of "Quota"?

• a fixed minimum or maximum number of an item or group

• the name of the largest river in the Congo

• the name of the area in Africa where the Congo is located

What was the most infamous punishment given to Congolese workers who failed to meet quotas?

• Imprisonment

• exiled

• cutting off hands

After the Belgium government took over control of the Congo free state what did they rename the area?

• Leopold's Congo

• Kingdom of Congo

• Belgian Congo

After being removed as the private ruler of the Congo, what happened to King Leopold II?

• Was imprisoned for the atrocities committed in the Congo

• Was forced to give up his wealth as punishment for the atrocities committed in the Congo

• Went on to become recognized as one of the richest men in the world

What is a definition of atrocity?

• a wicked and cruel act

• a type of trade agreement

• a type of government aid program

What is the definition of "ethnocentrism"?

• judging a culture based on your belief of the superiority of your own culture

• believing all ethnicities are equal

• Belief that every country should be independent of foreign influence