- 1. The Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country located in Central Africa, has a complex political landscape characterized by a history of conflict, corruption, and power struggles. Since gaining independence from Belgium in 1960, the DRC has experienced periods of political instability and violence, often fueled by ethnic tensions and competition for control of the country's vast mineral resources. The political system in the DRC is a fragile balance of power, with a history of authoritarian rule, human rights abuses, and limited democratic practices. Despite significant challenges, efforts are being made to promote democracy and good governance in the country, but progress has been slow and uneven. The DRC continues to grapple with deep-rooted political and social issues that hinder its ability to achieve lasting stability and development.
When did the Democratic Republic of the Congo gain independence from Belgium?
A) 1975
B) 1980
C) 1955
D) 1960
- 2. Who was the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Laurent-Désiré Kabila
B) Mobutu Sese Seko
C) Patrice Lumumba
D) Joseph Kabila
- 3. What is the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Kisangani
B) Lubumbashi
C) Goma
D) Kinshasa
- 4. Who is the current president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as of 2021?
A) Denis Sassou Nguesso
B) Félix Tshisekedi
C) Joseph Kabila
D) Paul Kagame
- 5. Which international organization has been involved in peacekeeping efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) United Nations
B) African Union
C) European Union
D) NATO
- 6. What was the name of the rebel group led by Laurent-Désiré Kabila that overthrew Mobutu Sese Seko in 1997?
A) Justice and Equality Movement
B) Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo
C) National Congress for the Defense of the People
D) Revolutionary United Front
- 7. Which colonial power controlled the territory of the present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
A) Britain
B) Belgium
C) France
D) Portugal
- 8. What is the official language of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Swahili
B) English
C) Portuguese
D) French
- 9. What is the dominant religion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Hinduism
B) Christianity
C) Buddhism
D) Islam
- 10. What is the title of the head of state in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) King
B) President
C) Emperor
D) Prime Minister
- 11. Which neighboring country has been involved in conflicts and proxy wars in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Cameroon
B) Angola
C) Zambia
D) Rwanda
- 12. What is the currency used in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) South African Rand
B) Kenyan Shilling
C) Congolese Franc
D) CFA Franc
- 13. What is the term length for the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) 2 years
B) 5 years
C) 10 years
D) 8 years
- 14. Which UN peacekeeping mission was established in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2010 to protect civilians primarily in the eastern region?
A) MINUSCA
B) MONUSCO
C) UNMISS
D) UNAMID
- 15. Who was the leader of the Rwandan Patriotic Front, a key player in the Second Congo War?
A) Paul Kagame
B) Yoweri Museveni
C) Idriss Déby
D) Isaias Afwerki
- 16. What is the name of the river that forms part of the boundary between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Congo?
A) Nile River
B) Congo River
C) Limpopo River
D) Zambezi River
- 17. Which international court convicted militia leader Germain Katanga in relation to crimes committed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) International Criminal Court
B) African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights
C) International Court of Justice
D) European Court of Human Rights
- 18. Who declared himself president of the independent South Kasai state within the Congo in 1960?
A) Godefroid Munongo
B) Albert Kalonji
C) Anicet-Georges Dologuélé
D) Raphaël Yabo Osa Muanda
- 19. Who was the Secretary-General of the United Nations during the Congo Crisis in the 1960s?
A) Ban Ki-moon
B) U Thant
C) Kofi Annan
D) Dag Hammarskjöld
- 20. Which mineral is a major export of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Diamonds
B) Cobalt
C) Copper
D) Gold
- 21. Who was the dictator who ruled the country as Zaire for over three decades?
A) Mobutu Sese Seko
B) Félix Tshisekedi
C) Joseph Kabila
D) Laurent Kabila
- 22. Which UN peacekeeping mission was established in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1999?
A) MONUC
B) UNMISS
C) UNAMID
D) MINUSCA
- 23. How many provinces are there in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) 15
B) 10
C) 26
D) 20
- 24. Who was the first President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Mobutu Sese Seko
B) Félix Tshisekedi
C) Joseph Kasa-Vubu
D) Laurent Kabila
- 25. Which disease outbreak posed a significant challenge in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in recent years?
A) Zika
B) Cholera
C) Malaria
D) Ebola
- 26. What was the former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Congo Free State
B) Rhodesia
C) Gold Coast
D) Zaire
- 27. What is the largest ethnic group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Kongo
B) Luba
C) Lunda
D) Mongo
- 28. Which former rebel leader served as Vice President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Bosco Ntaganda
B) Jean-Pierre Bemba
C) Germain Katanga
D) Thomas Lubanga
- 29. In what year did the Second Congo War officially end?
A) 2007
B) 1999
C) 2011
D) 2003
- 30. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is located in which region of Africa?
A) West Africa
B) East Africa
C) Southern Africa
D) Central Africa
- 31. What is the highest peak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Mount Mikeno
B) Mount Karisimbi
C) Mount Stanley
D) Mount Nyiragongo
- 32. Who declared himself President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo after Mobutu Sese Seko fled the country?
A) Laurent-Désiré Kabila
B) Félix Tshisekedi
C) Moïse Katumbi
D) Etienne Tshisekedi
- 33. Which neighboring country borders the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the southeast?
A) Angola
B) Central African Republic
C) Zambia
D) Gabon
- 34. Which political party was founded by Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the Congo?
A) Parti Solidaire Africain (PSA)
B) Mouvement National Congolais (MNC)
C) Mouvement Populaire de la Révolution (MPR)
D) Union des Fédéralistes et des Républicains Indépendants (UFERI)
- 35. What is the name of the largest rebel group that has been a major player in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) FARDC
B) RCD
C) M23
D) LRA
- 36. What is the main international airport in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Bukavu Airport
B) Goma International Airport
C) Lubumbashi International Airport
D) N'djili Airport
- 37. What is the name of the largest national park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo known for its gorilla populations?
A) Virunga National Park
B) Lomami National Park
C) Upemba National Park
D) Kahuzi-Biega National Park
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