Patrice Lumumba

Who was Patrice Lumumba?

• African nationalist leader

• Congo President

• First Prime Minister

• Military Leader

Answer explanation

Patrice Lumumba was an African nationalist leader who briefly served as the first prime minister of the newly independent Democratic Republic of the Congo (June–September 1960) before being forced out of office during a political crisis; he was assassinated in early 1961.

When was Patrice Lumumba in power?

• 1960

• 1972

• 1961

• 1944

Answer explanation

Patrice Lumumba served as prime minister of the newly independent Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1960, from June 24 until September 5, when he was dismissed by Pres. Joseph Kasavubu. Lumumba contested his dismissal.

What is Patrice Lumumba best known for?

• Killing Joseph Kasa-Vubu

• Establishing the Congo as an independent nation

• Leading the Pan-African movement

• Being forced out of office after less than three months

Answer explanation

Patrice Lumumba is best known for becoming the first prime minister of the newly independent Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1960, for being forced out of office after less than three months, and for being assassinated the following year.

How did Patrice Lumumba die? 

• Landmine went off while traveling to a conference in Algeria

• Trampled by cows

• Executed by a firing squad

• He was poisoned by Joseph Iléo

Answer explanation

Patrice Lumumba was executed by a firing squad likely on January 17, 1961, or shortly thereafter.

Where is Patrice Lumumba buried?

• SALON FUNÉRAIRE DE LUBUMBASHI

• No remains of body found

• Palais de la Nation

• Under the Kinshasa Mosque

Answer explanation

Patrice Lumumba does not have a grave. After he was assassinated, Belgian officers hacked his body into pieces, which were then dissolved in sulphuric acid or burned.