The Atrocities of King Leopold II in the Congo

What was the purpose of Chief Lontulu laying 110 twigs in front of a foreign commission?

• To symbolize the people who died under Leopold's regime

• To represent the number of trees cut down for rubber

• To mark the boundaries of his village

• To show the wealth of his village

What did European countries aim to achieve with the 'Scramble for Africa'?

• To establish educational institutions

• To explore the cultural heritage of Africa

• To promote peace and democracy

• To exploit African resources and enrich their own countries

What led to the increased demand for rubber in the late 1800s?

• The use of rubber in sculpture

• The construction of rubber boats

• The development of the pneumatic tire

• The invention of rubber shoes

How did Leopold II ensure the collection of rubber quotas?

• By holding women and children hostage

• By providing better living conditions

• By reducing the quotas over time

• By offering incentives to the workers

What was the consequence of not meeting rubber quotas under Leopold's regime?

• Villages were given more time

• Soldiers would sever people's hands

• Workers received financial penalties

• Villages were rewarded for honesty

Who first publicly accused King Leopold of atrocities in the Congo?

• George Washington Williams

• Henry Morton Stanley

• Roger Casement

• Patrice Lumumba

What was the outcome of Leopold's own commission to investigate the accusations of atrocities?

• The report was never published

• Only minor issues were acknowledged

• The worst of the accusations were confirmed

• The accusations were found to be false

What happened to the Congo after Leopold relinquished control?

• It became a democratic republic

• It gained immediate independence

• It remained a Belgian colony for over 50 years

• It was divided among European powers

Who was the first prime minister of the Congo after its independence?

• Leopold II

• Roger Casement

• George Washington Williams

• Patrice Lumumba

What long-term impact did King Leopold's regime have on the Congo?

• Decades of dictatorship and conflict

• Economic prosperity and development

• Rapid industrial growth

• Environmental restoration