The Rise and Fall of Robert Mugabe: From Freedom Fighter to Dictator

The video explores Zimbabwe's journey to independence, highlighting the roles of ZANU and ZAPU, and the rise of Robert Mugabe as the first prime minister. Initially seen as a beacon of hope, Mugabe's leadership soon turned into a dictatorship marked by political tensions, military expansion, and the brutal Gukurahundi massacres. The video details Mugabe's strategies to maintain power, including military investments and the suppression of opposition, ultimately leading to the merger of ZANU and ZAPU into ZANU-PF.

Who were the candidates representing ZANU and ZAPU in the elections?

• Robert Mugabe and Nelson Mandela

• Ian Smith and Robert Mugabe

• Joshua Nkomo and Ian Smith

• Joshua Nkomo and Robert Mugabe

How did Mugabe initially gain popularity among Zimbabweans?

• By reducing taxes

• By forming alliances with Western countries

• By establishing Black majority rule

• By promising economic reforms

What was one of Mugabe's initial focuses after coming to power?

• Expanding Zimbabwe's borders

• Forming alliances with Western countries

• Building a strong military

• Investing in education and healthcare

What was Mugabe's strategy to maintain control over the military?

• He disbanded the national army

• He created parallel armies

• He reduced the size of the army

• He increased military salaries

What was the Gukurahundi?

• An economic reform policy

• A series of massacres against Nkomo supporters

• A military training program

• A peace treaty between ZANU and ZAPU

What was the outcome of the talks between Mugabe and Nkomo?

• They decided to form a new political party

• Nkomo became the vice president

• The talks broke down without resolution

• They reached a peaceful agreement

What was the significance of the merging of ZANU and ZAPU?

• It caused a civil war

• It resulted in a new constitution

• It led to the formation of ZANU-PF

• It marked the end of Mugabe's rule