Democracy and diversity test yourself

📝 Test Yourself

Social Diversity Assessment: Test your understanding of social differences, political expression, and democracy's handling of diversity. This evaluation covers theories, case studies, and the relationship between democracy and social divisions.

📋 Testing Methodology

Complete without interruptions for accurate self-assessment

Focus on conceptual distinctions between different types of differences

Note examples and case studies for application questions

Review errors to identify conceptual gaps

Target score: 40+ for comprehensive understanding

Diversity & Democracy Test (1 Mark Each)

Question Distribution: 1-18: Social differences & types | 19-32: Case studies & examples | 33-42: Political expression & mobilization | 43-50: Democracy-diversity relationship

1. Social differences are based on __________, __________, and __________ differences.
2. __________ differences are easy to accommodate, while __________ differences are more difficult.
3. The Civil Rights Movement in USA was against __________ discrimination.
4. Tommie Smith and John Carlos gave the __________ salute at the 1968 Olympics.
5. Social divisions affect __________ in every society.
6. The Civil Rights Movement in USA was led by: (a) Malcolm X, (b) Martin Luther King Jr., (c) Both, (d) Neither
7. Black Power movement emphasized: (a) Non-violence, (b) Black pride, (c) Integration, (d) Assimilation
8. In Northern Ireland, the conflict was between: (a) Christians and Muslims, (b) Protestants and Catholics, (c) Rich and poor, (d) Urban and rural
9. The Good Friday Agreement was signed in: (a) 1998, (b) 2000, (c) 1995, (d) 2005
10. In Yugoslavia, the social divisions led to: (a) Peaceful coexistence, (b) Disintegration, (c) Economic growth, (d) Political unity
11. The Dalit Panthers movement was inspired by: (a) Civil Rights Movement, (b) Black Power movement, (c) Both, (d) Neither
12. In India, social divisions are based on: (a) Caste, (b) Religion, (c) Language, (d) All of these
13. Which country successfully handled social divisions through power-sharing? (a) Sri Lanka, (b) Belgium, (c) Yugoslavia, (d) Rwanda
14. The Olympics protest in 1968 was against: (a) Racial discrimination, (b) Gender inequality, (c) Economic inequality, (d) Religious discrimination
15. In South Africa, apartheid was based on: (a) Religion, (b) Race, (c) Language, (d) Ethnicity
16. The term 'melting pot' refers to: (a) Cultural assimilation, (b) Cultural diversity, (c) Social division, (d) Political unity
17. Which movement used the slogan "Black is Beautiful"? (a) Civil Rights, (b) Black Power, (c) Both, (d) Neither
18. In Sri Lanka, the conflict was between: (a) Tamils and Sinhalese, (b) Hindus and Buddhists, (c) Rich and poor, (d) Urban and rural
19. Social divisions are dangerous when they are: (a) Accommodated, (b) Overlapping, (c) Cross-cutting, (d) Negotiated
20. Political parties often use social divisions to mobilize __________.
21. Democracy is the best way to accommodate social diversity. (True/False)
22. Social divisions always lead to disintegration of country. (True/False)

📊 Answer Key & Conceptual Clarity

SECTION A: Social Differences (1-18)

1. birth, choice, economic
2. Cross-cutting, overlapping
3. racial
4. Black Power
5. politics
6. deep
7. accommodate
8. deep
9. cross-cutting
10. 1960s
11. political
12. conflict
13. identity politics
14. Identity
15. reflected
16. strengthening
17. political
18. democracy

SECTION B: Case Studies (19-32)

19. (c) Both
20. (b) Black pride
21. (b) Protestants and Catholics
22. (a) 1998
23. (b) Disintegration
24. (b) Black Power movement
25. (d) All of these
26. (b) Belgium
27. (a) Racial discrimination
28. (b) Race
29. (a) Cultural assimilation
30. (b) Black Power
31. (a) Tamils and Sinhalese
32. (b) Overlapping

SECTION C: Political Expression (33-42)

33. support
34. majoritarian
35. Adequate
36. social
37. peaceful
38. healthy, unhealthy
39. political leaders
40. political
41. Consociational
42. democratic

SECTION D: Relationship (43-50)

43. True
44. False
45. False
46. True
47. True
48. False
49. False
50. True

Score Range	Understanding Level	Focus Areas
44-50	Advanced	Theoretical frameworks and comparative analysis
38-43	Proficient	Case study applications and examples
32-37	Good	Basic concepts and distinctions
26-31	Satisfactory	Key terms and movements
Below 26	Needs Revision	Fundamental case studies and concepts

🌍 Chapter Learning Strategy

Comparative Analysis: Create table comparing overlapping vs cross-cutting differences with examples

Movement Timeline: Chart key social movements with years, leaders, and outcomes

Case Study Cards: Make flashcards for each case study (USA, N. Ireland, Yugoslavia, Belgium)

Indian Context: Link concepts to Indian social divisions (caste, religion, language, region)

Diagram Practice: Draw Venn diagrams showing overlapping and cross-cutting differences

Exam Pattern: This chapter typically carries 4-5 marks. Expect questions on types of social differences, case studies (especially Olympics protest), and relationship between democracy and diversity. Value-based questions on accommodating diversity are common.