12 Questions
What did the incident in a market in Tunisia lead to?
A full-scale revolution that toppled the government in less than one month
What does the author imply about knowledge in the passage?
It provides advantage in a competitive world
What is the significance of the Arab Spring movement mentioned in the passage?
It spread to several countries within a short period
What challenges do governments face as mentioned in the passage?
Making decisions at a short notice due to fast-paced changes
What does the author suggest about the decisions made by elected representatives in government?
They are often based on fragmentary knowledge of local circumstances.
What is one of the challenges presented to decision makers in the wider world, according to the passage?
Rising sea levels due to climate change
According to the passage, what is a notable event in world history during the last two decades of the twentieth century?
The emergence of NAFTA
What does the author imply about the knowledge of elected representatives in government?
It is often limited when it comes to the wider world
What factor contributes to the daunting challenges faced by decision makers in the wider world?
Growing role of China on the international stage
What does the author imply about the Arab Spring and its impact on decision making?
It has affected decision making in multiple countries
What can be inferred about the knowledge of elected representatives in government based on the passage?
They often lack comprehensive knowledge of worldwide circumstances
What is a common challenge faced by elected representatives in government, according to the passage?
Insufficient access to information about global events
Explore the concept of knowledge as power and its impact on human societies throughout history. This quiz delves into the advantages gained from various forms of knowledge, including agricultural techniques, energy exploitation, and technological inventions.
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