Civil Disobedience and Nonviolent Resistance Quiz

What is the initial scenario described about the country?

• It has free elections with fair results.

• The leader wins 100% of the vote each time.

• The citizens are actively participating in government.

• There are no security forces present.

What was the speaker's viewpoint on using violence for political change in 2006?

• It was the only option available.

• It was a logical response to oppression.

• It was ineffective and naive.

• It should be avoided at all costs.

What workshop influenced the speaker's perspective on nonviolent resistance?

• A seminar on violent uprisings.

• An academic workshop by the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict.

• A training session for military personnel.

• A conference on political science theories.

According to the speaker, how do nonviolent campaigns compare to violent ones in terms of success?

• Nonviolent campaigns are less likely to succeed.

• They have a much higher success rate.

• They are equally successful as violent campaigns.

• Violent campaigns always succeed.

What percentage of the population is mentioned as a threshold for successful nonviolent campaigns?

• 5%

• 10%

• 3.5%

• 15%

Why do nonviolent campaigns attract more diverse participation?

• They are less demanding physically.

• They require a high level of training.

• They are more exclusive to certain groups.

• They are only for the youth.

What is one of the key findings from the speaker's research on nonviolent resistance?

• Nonviolent resistance leads to more civil wars.

• Nonviolent movements often have larger participation.

• Violent movements are more likely to succeed.

• Nonviolent campaigns are only successful in democratic societies.

What historical examples are cited as successful nonviolent movements?

• The Russian and French revolutions.

• The People Power Movement in the Philippines.

• The American Civil War.

• The Tiananmen Square protests.

How does the speaker suggest society views violence?

• As a necessary evil in political struggles.

• As the only way to achieve significant change.

• As a romanticized notion linked to heroism.

• As an outdated method of resistance.

What does the speaker propose should be emphasized in education?

• The effectiveness of violent uprisings.

• The legacies of nonviolent leaders like Gandhi and King.

• The military heroes of history.

• The importance of armed struggle in politics.