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Why did tensions arise between the Dutch-speaking and French-speaking communities in Brussels during the 1950s and 1960s?
Why did tensions arise between the Dutch-speaking and French-speaking communities in Brussels during the 1950s and 1960s?
- Economic disparities favoring the French-speaking community.
- Resentment from the Dutch-speaking community towards the rich and powerful French-speaking minority. (correct)
- Political dominance of the French-speaking community.
- Educational advantages given to the French-speaking community.
How did the ethnic composition of Brussels present a unique challenge to power-sharing?
How did the ethnic composition of Brussels present a unique challenge to power-sharing?
- Dutch-speaking people were a majority in the country but a minority in the capital city. (correct)
- Equal distribution of Dutch-speaking and French-speaking people in Brussels.
- French-speaking people were a majority in the country but a minority in the capital city.
- Both communities had equal power in Brussels.
In Sri Lanka, what is the major social group with approximately 74 per cent of the population?
In Sri Lanka, what is the major social group with approximately 74 per cent of the population?
- Dutch-speaking community
- Sinhala-speakers (correct)
- Tamil-speakers
- French-speaking community
What is one factor that contributes to social divisions among ethnic groups according to the text?
What is one factor that contributes to social divisions among ethnic groups according to the text?
What impact did economic development have on the tensions between Dutch-speaking and French-speaking communities in Belgium?
What impact did economic development have on the tensions between Dutch-speaking and French-speaking communities in Belgium?
How did the ethnic composition of Sri Lanka compare to that of Belgium's Dutch-speaking and French-speaking communities?
How did the ethnic composition of Sri Lanka compare to that of Belgium's Dutch-speaking and French-speaking communities?
What is the potential consequence of the Dutch community taking advantage of its majority in Belgium?
What is the potential consequence of the Dutch community taking advantage of its majority in Belgium?
In which regions of Sri Lanka are the Sri Lankan Tamils mostly concentrated?
In which regions of Sri Lanka are the Sri Lankan Tamils mostly concentrated?
What could happen in Sri Lanka if the Sinhala community imposes its will due to its majority?
What could happen in Sri Lanka if the Sinhala community imposes its will due to its majority?
What kind of government system does Belgium have?
What kind of government system does Belgium have?
How might majoritarianism impact power-sharing in Belgium?
How might majoritarianism impact power-sharing in Belgium?
How many times did Belgium amend its constitution between 1970 and 1993?
How many times did Belgium amend its constitution between 1970 and 1993?
What potential scenario does the text suggest could arise from conflict among communities in Belgium?
What potential scenario does the text suggest could arise from conflict among communities in Belgium?
What is the primary reason for the unique arrangement of power-sharing in Belgium?
What is the primary reason for the unique arrangement of power-sharing in Belgium?
What religious affiliations are mentioned for the Tamil and Sinhala Christian individuals in Sri Lanka?
What religious affiliations are mentioned for the Tamil and Sinhala Christian individuals in Sri Lanka?
Which community in Belgium accepted equal representation in the government?
Which community in Belgium accepted equal representation in the government?
What is the key difference between the power-sharing arrangement in Belgium and other countries?
What is the key difference between the power-sharing arrangement in Belgium and other countries?
What is the term used to describe a violent conflict between opposing groups within a country that intensifies to resemble a war?
What is the term used to describe a violent conflict between opposing groups within a country that intensifies to resemble a war?
