Congo Independence and Political Turmoil Quiz

What natural resources is the Congo known for?

• Uranium and diamonds

• Iron and tin

• Oil and coal

• Gold and silver

Which political party led by Patrice Lumumba wanted a unitary state?

• Democratic Rally of Lok Quango and Qui Lu

• Movement for the Evolution and Development of the Rural Economy of Congo

• Confederation of Tribal Associations of Katanga

• National Movement of Congo

What was a condition of Belgium granting Congo independence?

• All Congolese soldiers must remain in their positions

• All white officers in the army must stay in place

• Belgium must retain control over natural resources

• Congo must adopt a federal system

Why did the UN refuse to engage in offensive operations in Congo?

• They were a peacekeeping organization

• They were underfunded

• They supported the Belgian intervention

• They lacked international support

What action did the UN take after Lumumba's offensive into South Kasai?

• Declared Congo a UN protectorate

• Supported Lumumba's government

• Sent troops to support Belgium

• Shut down all radio stations

Who was backed by the CIA to replace Patrice Lumumba?

• Joseph Casa bubu

• Antoine Gizenga

• Moise Tshombe

• Joseph Mobutu

What happened to Patrice Lumumba after his arrest?

• He was exiled to Europe

• He was reinstated as Prime Minister

• He escaped to the United States

• He was executed in Katanga

What was the outcome of the UN's military actions in Katanga?

• The UN established a permanent base

• Katanga was reintegrated into Congo

• The UN withdrew without success

• Katanga gained independence

Who ultimately took control of Congo, establishing a dictatorship?

• Joseph Mobutu

• Joseph Casa bubu

• Moise Tshombe

• Patrice Lumumba

What was the UN's role after the stabilization of Congo?

• They continued to govern Congo

• They imposed economic sanctions

• They established a new government

• They left Congo to self-govern