Notorious Mau Mau leader General China captured in Kenya in 1954; suspected Mau Mau on trial in 1953 Nairobi

Notorious Mau Mau leader General China captured in Kenya in 1954; suspected Mau Mau on trial in 1953 Nairobi

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The transcript discusses the secret society of natives, their uncultivated actions, and the civilized response they received. It covers a court trial related to the lorry massacre and the capture of General Cina, leader of the Mou MOU. Cina was tried by the British and persuaded to write to his colleagues for truce talks, despite objections from white settlers who saw it as appeasement.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How were the actions of the secret society described?

Peaceful and harmonious

Organized and disciplined

Untamed and uncultivated

Civilized and cultured

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the court trial mentioned in the transcript?

To reward the natives

To determine the disposition of those suspected in the lorry massacre

To negotiate with the British

To celebrate the capture of General Cina

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was General Cina?

The leader of the Mou MOU

A court judge

A white settler

A British officer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the British persuade General Cina to do?

Surrender to the authorities

Write to his colleagues for truce talks

Lead a rebellion

Escape from captivity

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30 sec • 1 pt

How did the white settlers react to the British plan for truce talks?

They were indifferent

They organized a celebration

They called it disgraceful appeasement

They supported it wholeheartedly