Which describes the origins of democracy?
• Democracy was first used in ancient Greece.
• Democracy was first used by the royalty in France.
• Democracy was first used in modern-day England.
• Democracy was first used by leaders in Germany.
Democracy was first used in ancient Greece.
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
"Mr Lukashenko, who has been in power for 18 years, is banned from travelling to the United States and western Europe. He has been accused of torture and human rights abuses - he has throw his opponents in prison, banned protests and restricted freedom of expression. . .. There is no presidential term limit here Belarus] and the 1996 referendum consolidated Mr Lukashenko's power. Not a single election in Belarus has been deemed as free or fair by the West. Not a single opposition candidate won a seat in the recent, parliamentary vote. Protests have been violently suppressed."
What type of government does Belarus have?
• Constitutional Monarchy
• Absolute Monarch
• Democrac
• Dictatorship
Belarus has a dictatorship.
Read the excerpt.
"I truly never would have thought my idea of opening a high-end art supply store would work when my country became independent from the Soviet Union. But because the arts are so important here in Poland, and the government helped me all along the way, it's been a very exciting time."
- Entrepreneur from Bialystok, Poland
Which of the following does this passage indicate about the Polish government?
(1 point)
• It has decreased its economic role since Soviet power ended.
• It aims to limit its economic role.
• It helos entrepreneurs more than big business.
• It recognizes the economic importance of entrepreneurship.
The passage indicates that the Polish government recognizes the economic importance of entrepreneurship.
Why is Europe's population shrinking? (1 point)
© The fertility rate is low.
• The death rate is high.
People are migrating out of Europe.
• Immigration levels are low.
The fertility rate is low.
Read the passage.
Many people visit Britain because of their heritage. Americans, for example, often travel to the United Kingdom to revisit the homes of their English, Irish, Scottish, or Welsh ancestors. Tourists flock to famous places such as London's Buckingham Palace. They also visit ancient and historic sites such as Stonehenge and Shakespeare's hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Which type of economic activity does the passage reflect?
(1 point)
• Agriculture
• Retail Trade
• Service Sector
• Manufactoring