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Q1. In which year did the Congo gain independence from Belgium?

πŸ”Ή A. 1955
πŸ”Ή B. 1960
πŸ”Ή C. 1965
πŸ”Ή D. 1970

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: easy | βœ… Correct: B

Q2. Which of the following best describes the US rationale for pressuring European colonial powers after WWII?

πŸ”Ή A. Desire for territorial expansion
πŸ”Ή B. Fear of communism spread
πŸ”Ή C. Interest in cultural exchange
πŸ”Ή D. Support for monarchical systems

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: medium | βœ… Correct: B

Q3. Which factor most directly led to the CIA’s deep involvement in the Congo’s political crisis?

πŸ”Ή A. The presence of valuable copper mines
πŸ”Ή B. The Congo’s proximity to the Soviet Union
πŸ”Ή C. The personal ambitions of Belgian officials
πŸ”Ή D. The UN’s refusal to intervene

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: hard | βœ… Correct: A

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