MCQs:

1. What type of government was established in Belgium to address ethnic tensions?

   – A) Dictatorship

   – B) Federal government

   – C) Unitary government

   – D) Colonial government

2. What was the key feature of Belgium’s power-sharing model?

   – A) Absolute monarchy

   – B) Community government representing different language groups

   – C) Military rule

   – D) Economic unions only

3. How are communities represented in Belgium?

   – A) Based on religious divisions

   – B) Based on language communities (Dutch, French, German)

   – C) Based on caste

   – D) Based on profession

4. What does Belgium’s accommodation model promote?

   – A) Cultural suppression

   – B) Equal power-sharing among different groups

   – C) Ethnic dominance

   – D) Monolingual policies

Answers and Explanations:

1. B) Federal government – Belgium established a federal government to manage ethnic diversity.

2. B) Community government representing different language groups – Power is shared among different language communities.

3. B) Based on language communities (Dutch, French, German) – Communities are represented according to linguistic lines.

4. B) Equal power-sharing among different groups – The model ensures fair representation and reduces ethnic conflicts.