(De)colonization: Cards on the Table!

Cover of card game “(Dé)colonisation : cartes sur table !”
A card game on colonial history and decolonization

What we remember of the past is by definition incomplete. How far does your knowledge of history before, during, and after the Belgian colonial period extend?

With this card game, students explore 35 historical milestones related to Africa, the DR Congo, and Belgium in a fun and engaging way. Some events and figures are well known, while others have yet to enter the collective memory. The timeline also highlights anti-colonial resistance and the role of women.

The card game can be ordered for free.

Place & period
Precolonial (…-1885)
Congo Free State (1885-1908)
Belgian Congo (1908-1960)
DR Congo (1960-...)
Theme
Decolonization
Heritage and memory
Gender
Independance
Racism
Resistance
Type
Game
Year
2025
Language
French
Target audience
2nd stage secondary
3rd stage secondary
Duration
50 / 100 min.