📝 Robert Mugabe: An impressive beginning 1980 to 1990 for Zimbabwe

📖 From World History: Modern • 25. Problems in Africa • 14 questions available

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🔄 Last updated: 2026-07-25

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Q1. In what year was the Unity Accord that merged ZANU and ZAPU signed?

🔹 A. 1985

🔹 B. 1987

🔹 C. 1989

🔹 D. 1990

💡 Difficulty: easy | ✅ Correct: B

Q2. A newly independent African state wants to protect its economy while moving away from minority rule. Which early policy of Mugabe’s government best illustrates an effective approach?

🔹 A. Guaranteeing a set number of parliamentary seats for the white minority while raising wages and providing food subsidies.

🔹 B. Immediately nationalizing all commercial farms regardless of ownership.

🔹 C. Eliminating all foreign investment to promote self‑reliance.

🔹 D. Reducing public spending on health and education to cut deficits.

💡 Difficulty: medium | ✅ Correct: A

Q3. Why did Mugabe initially keep the promise of 20 guaranteed seats for the white minority in parliament?

🔹 A. To appease international donors demanding minority rights.

🔹 B. To reassure white farmers and businessmen essential for economic productivity.

🔹 C. Because the constitution required it regardless of political strategy.

🔹 D. To prevent any opposition party from gaining a majority.

💡 Difficulty: hard | ✅ Correct: B

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