Power Sharing

What percentage of Belgium's population speaks Dutch?

• 40%

• 59%

• 1%

• 50%

Which language is spoken by 40% of Belgium's population?

• Dutch

• German

• French

• English

What percentage of Belgium's population speaks German?

• 10%

• 5%

• 1%

• 20%

During which decades did tensions arise between the Dutch-speaking majority and the French-speaking minority in Belgium?

• 1940s and 1950s

• 1950s and 1960s

• 1960s and 1970s

• 1970s and 1980s

What was the main cause of discord between the Dutch-speaking and French-speaking communities in Belgium?

• Religious differences

• Economic and educational disparities

• Political ideologies

• Cultural traditions

How many times was the Belgian constitution amended between 1970 and 1993?

• Two times

• Three times

• Four times

• Five times

What was the purpose of amending the Belgian constitution between 1970 and 1993?

• To change the national language

• To create a new model to run the government

• To increase taxes

• To expand the military

What is unique about the government in Brussels?

• It has a separate government with equal representation for both communities.

• It is governed only by the Dutch-speaking community.

• It is governed only by the French-speaking community.

• It has no separate government.

How did the Belgium model help the country?

• It increased economic growth.

• It helped avoid civic strife between the two major communities.

• It reduced the population.

• It eliminated language differences.

What is the population of Sri Lanka?

• 10 million

• 20 million

• 30 million

• 40 million