1. Why did the Belgians create a rigid system of racial classification?
The Belgians created a rigid system of racial classification because it was to strengthen their control over the country.
2. Which group of people did the Belgians think were a superior group? Why did they think they were a superior group?
The Tutsis were superior because the were more "white" looking.
3. Which group declared an independent republic in 1959?
The Hutus group.
4. What was the name of the first Hutu president?
His name was Greg wa Kayabanda.
5. Did the Hutu leadership end the system of racial classification?
No actually it made it worse.
