23 Questions
What is the equation the author has in mind?
Sharing power = dividing power = weakening the country
Define 'ethnic' according to the text.
A social division based on shared culture. People belonging to the same ethnic group believe in their common descent because of similarities of physical type or of culture or both.
What is the ethnic composition of Belgium?
59% Flemish (Dutch-speaking), 40% Wallonia (French-speaking), 1% German-speaking
What is the population of Belgium compared to the state of Haryana?
Belgium has a little over one crore, about half the population of Haryana
What percentage of the population in Brussels speaks French?
80%
What led to tensions between the Dutch-speaking and French-speaking communities in Belgium?
Resentment by the Dutch-speaking community for the relatively rich and powerful French-speaking community, and delayed economic development and education for the Dutch-speaking community
Which region of Belgium has the majority of the population?
Flemish region (59% of the population)
What is the percentage of Dutch-speaking people in Brussels?
20%
What was the tension between the Dutch-speaking and French-speaking communities like in Brussels?
More acute
What majoritarian measures did the democratically elected government adopt in Sri Lanka?
Recognising Sinhala as the only official language, preferential policies favoring Sinhala applicants for university positions and government jobs, and stipulating that the state shall protect and foster Buddhism
How did the Sri Lankan Tamils feel about the constitution and government policies in the 1960s?
They felt that the constitution and government policies denied them equal political rights, discriminated against them in getting jobs and other opportunities, and ignored their interests.
What was the impact of the majoritarian measures on the Sri Lankan Tamils?
The majoritarian measures gradually increased the feeling of alienation among the Sri Lankan Tamils.
What special problem did Brussels present in terms of its population?
Brussels presented a special problem because the Dutch-speaking people constituted a majority in the country but a minority in the capital.
How did the tension between the Sinhala and Tamil communities manifest in Sri Lanka?
The tension was manifested through discriminatory government policies, denial of equal political rights, and preferential treatment of Sinhala applicants for positions and opportunities.
What were the consequences of the Act recognizing Sinhala as the only official language in Sri Lanka?
The Act disregarded Tamil and led to increased alienation among the Sri Lankan Tamils.
What were the concerns of the Sri Lankan Tamils about the major political parties in the 1960s?
They felt that none of the major political parties led by the Buddhist Sinhala leaders was sensitive to their language and culture.
What measures did the democratically elected government in Sri Lanka adopt to establish Sinhala supremacy?
Recognizing Sinhala as the only official language, preferential policies for Sinhala applicants, and stipulating the state to protect and foster Buddhism.
How did the Sri Lankan Tamils feel about the constitution and government policies in the 1960s?
They felt denied equal political rights, discriminated against in job opportunities, and that their interests were ignored.
What problem did Brussels present in terms of its population?
The Dutch-speaking people constituted a majority in the country but a minority in the capital.
What were the concerns of the Sri Lankan Tamils about the major political parties in the 1960s?
They felt that none of the major political parties led by the Buddhist Sinhala leaders was sensitive to their language and culture.
What impact did the majoritarian measures have on the Sri Lankan Tamils?
The majoritarian measures increased the feeling of alienation among the Sri Lankan Tamils.
What were the consequences of the Act recognizing Sinhala as the only official language in Sri Lanka?
The Act disregarded Tamil as an official language.
What led to tensions between the Dutch-speaking and French-speaking communities in Brussels?
The Dutch-speaking people constituted a majority in the country but a minority in the capital, leading to tensions.
Explore the relationship between ethnic division, power sharing, and national stability in the context of Belgium and Sri Lanka. This quiz delves into the impact of shared culture, physical similarities, and power distribution on the unity and governance of nations.
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