Question

#1: When did the world begin a steady movement toward widespread representative government?

A. after World War I

B. after the American and French Revolutions

C. during the Roman Empire

D. after World War II

**my answer: B

is that right? :) @Captain_Page_Turner :)

Answer 1

#2: Why did Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia have an easier time transitioning to democracy than the other republics of the former Soviet Union?

A. They had more natural resources and national wealth.

B. They were geographically closer to the West.

C. They had a tradition of democratic government.

D. They had the most educated political leaders.

**my answer: B

not too sure on this one... is that right? :)

Answer 2

#3: How has the Chinese government responded to calls for freedom since the demonstration in Tiananmen Square?

A. It has allowed more economic freedom.

B. It has allowed much greater political freedom.

C. It has become much more repressive.

D. It has imposed more economic restrictions.

**my answer; A

is that right? :)

Answer 3

#4: On which of the following continents do people experience the greatest political freedom?

A. Africa

B. Asia

C. Europe

D. South America

***my answer; C. Europe

i'm not too sure tho... does that look right to you? :)

Answer 4

#5: When Nigeria became independent in 1960 it seemed poised for prosperity and a strong democratic government. Why did democracy stumble in Nigeria?

A. Ethnic rivalries erupted and plunged the country into civil war.

B. Communist neighbors invaded and took over the government.

C. The price of oil plummeted and plunged the country into economic chaos.

D. The democratically elected government was totally ineffective.

***my answer: A

is that right?

Answer 5

1) This is a tricky one. I'd like to say (A) after World War I because there was a lot of worry about another world war occurring. The League of Nations was formed as a result of the Treaty of Versailles to do just that, though it was largely a failure because it didn't prevent WW2. After that, we would get the United Nations which was built off of the same ideas as the League.

2) I'm actually not sure about this one myself. I feel tempted to say (C). The Baltic states actually had democratic institutions in place before the Soviets stepped in to occupy them as satellite nations since WW2. For years, they chafed under Soviet rule and when they saw the opportunity to declare themselves independent again, they took it.

3) Actually, it's the opposite -- I'd say (C). The economic freedoms of China are separate from the political reality that lies underneath it. After Tiananmen Square, and out of view of Western press, the Chinese government brutally cracked down on thousands of students and their families afterward. Many fled China and many others were simply arrested. Even if you go to China today, the government doesn't see the Tiananmen event in the same way that the West does. Soldiers regularly patrol the square and keep watch on everything and everyone there. While China seems to have a lot of freedom on the surface, the one thing you should remember is that the government and the Communist Party are still very much in charge. They just don't make a big show of it unless they have to.

4) I'd say you're right with (C). Europe is a patchwork of progressive and fairly transparent democracies that have many freedoms as a result when taken as a whole.

5) (A) is completely right. Nigeria was formed in the colonial era but like so many other nations in Africa at that time, lumped so many different ethnic groups and cultures under one roof. So when it declared independence, suddenly everything started bubbling back up to the surface. Everyone had their own ideas on who would be best to lead the country.

Phew! I think that does it. :)

Answer 6

hahah oaky!! :) thanks a bunch @Captain_Page_Turner !!! :) and the explanaiotns were great!! :) Thanks again!!! :) and we are done! :D

Answer 7

You're welcome! We done for now. :D Until next time, then!

Answer 8

yup!! :)