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Worksheets2.3 Democracy in Eastern Europe
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is democracy?
Rule by a single leader
Government where people vote for their leaders
Rule by a small group of people
Government where leaders inherit their position
What was the Orange Revolution?
A movement in France
A technological revolution
A political protest in Ukraine
A cultural movement in Poland
What does privatization mean?
Taking private property for government use
Government selling businesses to private individuals
Private companies becoming public
Sharing private property with the public
How did Poland succeed with its market economy?
By keeping all businesses state-owned
Through extensive government regulation
By transitioning to a free market economy
By closing its market to foreign investment
What role does NATO play in Eastern Europe?
Cultural exchange
Economic support
Military alliance
Educational development
Why did some Eastern European countries want to join the European Union?
For military protection
To maintain their independence
For economic benefits and support
To adopt a new currency immediately
When did the Orange Revolution occur?
1991
2004
1989
2014
What is a key feature of a market economy?
Central planning
Limited trade
Government sets prices
Supply and demand determine prices
What was a major goal of the Orange Revolution?
To join NATO
To promote fair elections
To privatize state-owned enterprises
To exit the European Union
How has NATO's expansion been viewed by Russia?
Positively, as a way to strengthen ties
Indifferently, with little concern
As a threat to its own security
As an opportunity for economic partnership
What is one effect of privatization in Eastern Europe?
Decrease in foreign investment
Increase in government control
Growth in the private sector
Reduction in international trade
Which country is an example of success in transitioning to a market economy in Eastern Europe?
Ukraine
Poland
Belarus
Russia
What was a significant challenge in democratization in Eastern Europe?
Lack of interest in democracy
Resistance from existing political elites
Overwhelming support for communism
Immediate economic prosperity
How does the European Union support new member states from Eastern Europe?
By providing military equipment
Through cultural exchange programs
With economic aid and structural funds
By offering free travel only
What is a common goal for countries in Eastern Europe joining the European Union?
To form a new country
To adopt a single language
To enhance economic development and stability
To create a unified military
