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Belgium: Language and Culture

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What percentage of the Belgian population speaks Dutch?

40%

59% (correct)

50%

During which period did tensions arise between the Dutch-speaking and French-speaking communities in Belgium?

1930s and 1940s

1950s and 1960s (correct)

1970s and 1980s

1990s and 2000s

How did the Belgian government handle community differences between 1970 and 1993?

Amended the constitution four times

Implemented a new model to run the government

Ensured equal representation for Dutch and French-speaking ministers

All of the above (correct)

What is the percentage of the population speaking German in Belgium?

1% Signup and view all the answers

What benefit did the minority French-speaking community in Belgium receive?

Economic development and education Signup and view all the answers

Which city in Belgium has a separate government with equal representation for both Dutch and French-speaking communities?

Brussels Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'community government' mentioned in the text?

To handle cultural, educational, and language-related matters Signup and view all the answers

What is the main social division in Sri Lanka mentioned in the text?

Ethnicity and Language Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributed to the feeling of alienation among the Sri Lankan Tamils?

Preferential policies favoring Sinhala applicants Signup and view all the answers

What were the demands of the Sri Lankan Tamils in their struggle for recognition?

Recognition of Tamil as an official language, regional autonomy, and equality of opportunity Signup and view all the answers

What did the distrust between the Sinhala and Tamil communities lead to?

Widespread conflict and civil war Signup and view all the answers

How did the civil war in Sri Lanka impact the population?

Resulted in mass emigration and loss of livelihoods Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Language Demographics in Belgium

Approximately 60% of the Belgian population speaks Dutch.
Around 1% of the population speaks German.

Belgian Government's Handling of Community Differences

Between 1970 and 1993, the Belgian government implemented a series of reforms to address community differences, leading to a federal state with three regions: Flanders, Wallonia, and the Brussels-Capital Region.

Community Representation in Belgium

The city of Brussels has a separate government with equal representation for both Dutch and French-speaking communities.
The purpose of the 'community government' is to manage community-related matters, such as culture, language, and education.

The main social division in Sri Lanka is between the Sinhala and Tamil communities.

Factors Contributing to Alienation among Sri Lankan Tamils

The imposition of Sinhala as the official language in 1956 contributed to the feeling of alienation among the Sri Lankan Tamils.

Demands of the Sri Lankan Tamils

The Sri Lankan Tamils demanded recognition of their language and cultural rights, as well as greater autonomy.

Consequences of Distrust between Communities

The distrust between the Sinhala and Tamil communities led to a civil war that lasted from 1983 to 2009.

Impact of the Civil War on Sri Lanka's Population

The civil war resulted in widespread displacement, and the population suffered greatly from the conflict.

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Explore the diverse language variation and cultural tensions in Belgium, a small European country with a population of over 11 million. Learn about the dominance of Dutch and French languages, and the historical tensions between the Dutch-speaking and French-speaking communities.