TED-Ed: History's deadliest king | Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja

The video details the atrocities committed under King Leopold II's rule in the Congo Free State. Chief Lontulu's testimony highlighted the deaths caused by Leopold's regime. The European scramble for Africa led to Leopold's acquisition of the Congo, where he exploited resources, especially rubber, causing immense suffering. International figures like George Washington Williams and Roger Casement exposed these abuses, leading to Leopold relinquishing control. Despite Congo's eventual independence, the legacy of exploitation and calls for reparations remain unresolved.

What action did Chief Lontulu take on December 12th, 1904, to represent the deaths in his village?

How did King Leopold II acquire control over the Congo?

What were the consequences of the rubber quotas imposed by Leopold's regime on the Congolese people?

What role did international attention play in the eventual downfall of Leopold's Congo Free State?

What was the outcome for King Leopold after he relinquished control of the Congo?

What happened to Patrice Lumumba shortly after he was elected as the first prime minister of the Congo?

Describe the impact of King Leopold's occupation on the Congolese population.