Angola's Civil War and Foreign Involvement

The video explores Cuba's military involvement in Angola during the Cold War, highlighting the ideological motivations behind Cuba's support for the MPLA, a communist group. It discusses the geopolitical reasons for choosing Angola over closer regions, the role of South Africa in the conflict, and the eventual resolution through negotiations. The video concludes with acknowledgments to patrons.

Which country maintained a long-standing military presence in Angola during the Cold War?

• China

• Cuba

• United States

• Soviet Union

What was the main reason for Angola's civil war after 1975?

• Foreign invasion

• Economic crisis

• Portuguese withdrawal

• Natural disasters

Which group did Cuba support in Angola's civil war?

• ANC

• FNLA

• MPLA

• UNITA

Why did Cuba choose to intervene in Angola rather than in closer regions?

• Cuba had historical ties with Angola

• Angola had more resources

• To avoid provoking the US

• Angola requested help

What was South Africa's main reason for intervening in Angola?

• To support communism

• To suppress an independence movement in Namibia

• To gain control of Angola's resources

• To establish a new government

What was the international perception of South Africa's involvement in Angola?

• It was widely supported

• It was seen as a humanitarian effort

• It was unpopular due to apartheid

• It was ignored

What was the outcome of the Battle of Quito Cuaneva?

• A decisive victory for UNITA

• A stalemate

• A decisive victory for MPLA and Cuba

• South Africa gained control of Angola

What was the main reason for the negotiations between Angola, South Africa, and Cuba?

• South Africa wanted to annex Angola

• Cuba wanted to expand its influence

• Angola wanted to join the UN

• The war was getting expensive

What was the final decision regarding the governance of Angola after the negotiations?

• Cuba would govern Angola

• UNITA would govern Angola

• MPLA would govern Angola

• South Africa would govern Angola

What happened to the MPLA's political stance after the foreign forces withdrew?

• They allied with South Africa

• They strengthened their commitment to communism

• They dropped their commitment to communism

• They dissolved the government