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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12, 13, and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did many Europeans die in Congo?
(a) Violence.
(b) Disease.
(c) Old age.
(d) Accidents.

2. In 1903, who passed a resolution protesting atrocities in Congo?
(a) British Parliament.
(b) German Council.
(c) Belgian Parliament.
(d) U.S. Senate.

3. What was the name of the Portuguese explorer who sailed along the west coast of Africa in the 1480s?
(a) Divala Cao.
(b) Diresus Cao.
(c) Disarro Cao.
(d) Diogo Cao.

4. What year did King Leopold's control over the Congo begin?
(a) 1886.
(b) 1888.
(c) 1885.
(d) 1887.

5. What did Shanu recruit for in Congo?
(a) Force Publique.
(b) Rubber harvesters.
(c) Mine workers.
(d) Riverboat crews.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the treaties Stanley made exchange for all mineral, animal, and wealth rights?

2. Who was the chancellor of Germany when Leopold wanted the foreign powers to recognize his colony?

3. What job did E.D. Morel work at with Elder Dempster?

4. Where did Shanu move when he moved to Congo?

5. When did Casement go to the Congo to make an evaluation of the atrocities?

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