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Post-Colonial Governments in Africa Answers

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Which of the following was not a consequence of apartheid in South Africa?

A
economic sanctions imposed by the international community
B
spending tax dollars on the education system
C
a poorly trained and uneducated workforce
D
high poverty rates
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Which of the following statements best describes Mobutu’s rule in Zaire?

A
He worked to unite Zaire’s ethnic groups and established a stable, democratic state.
B
He ruled brutally until he was forced to turn over administration to the Belgian government.
C
He nearly bankrupted the nation and was forcibly removed from office.
D
He was forced out of office by a military coup a few weeks into his presidency.
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Which of the following statements best characterizes South Africa's economy immediately following the end of apartheid?

A
It depended on the export of cash crops like rubber and coffee.
B
It had limited manufacturing and depended on the export of gold.
C
It diversified with widespread manufacturing and service sectors.
D
It depended heavily on foreign investment and trade.
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Why was the Democratic Republic of the Congo renamed “Zaire"?

A
A name change was required after independence from Belgium.
B
The population voted on the name change.
C
The leader wanted to eliminate all European names in the nation.
D
The leader renamed the country after the dominant ethnic tribe.
5

Which newly independent African nation created a race classification system to enforce segregation?

A
Rwanda
B
Sudan
C
Zaire
D
South Africa
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo avoided conflict and civil war after receiving independence from Belgium. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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The original European settlers in South Africa were __________.

A
Italian
B
Dutch
C
French
D
German
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Which event set off the Congo wars?

A
Warring refugees from Rwanda fled to Zaire.
B
Rebel groups attempted to overthrow Joseph Kabila.
C
Joseph Mobutu forcibly removed the prime minister.
D
Islamic fundamentalists attempted to impose Sharia law.
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Most African nations gained their independence from colonial rule during the _____.

A
1940s
B
1950s
C
1960s
D
1970s
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What are conflict diamonds?

A
diamonds that are sold to raise funds for war
B
diamonds that are fought over by more than one nation
C
diamonds that are mined by prisoners of war
D
diamonds that are sold under the table

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