Unit 2 Quiz Review
Argument: “The Saudi Arabian government is more unlimited than the British government.”
Which of the following pieces of evidence from the text supports the argument above?
I “The king has full power to make decisions for the country.”
II “The king is commander of the military.”
III “The king of Saudi Arabia appoints a Council of Ministers…”
Argument: “The North Korean government is more like Hobbes’ idea of government than Locke’s idea government.”
Which of the following evidence from the article best supports the statement above?
(1) After World War II, the Allies divided Korea, then a Japanese colony, into two. The northern half of the [land] was [controlled] by the Soviet Union and the southern half was [controlled] by the U.S. As a result, a communist [government] was [put in place] in North Korea and a democratic [government] was [put in place] in the South.
(2) North Korea continues to [struggle economically] under a [dictatorship that restricts citizens’ rights]. The country suffers from food shortages and relies on foreign aid to feed its population. North Korea has a reputation for human rights abuses and reports of prison camps, tortures, and executions [often occur if the government suspects any opposition].
--Article adapted from “North Korea’s Future: Key Question,” ABC-Clio
Given your understanding of the passage, which of the following statements is true about North and South Korea?
Which of the following best represents the views of John Locke?
I Human nature is based on mutual love and respect.
II Governments should have complete control over citizens.
III When people live together, they ultimately will experience conflict.
Passage 1
“Turkey’s government was accused of using police force to put down an environmental protest over government plans to build a military facility in Gezi Park. During the protest, police used tear gas, water cannons, and plastic bullets to gain control over the citizens who had gathered. The government was also accused of beating protesters, leaving more than 8,000 people injured.”
Passage 2
“While women will now be allowed to vote in Saudi Arabia, females are still not allowed to drive in the country, even though there is no law making it illegal. In protest, women in Saudi Arabia went against the ban on driving by getting behind the wheel in a brave display of civil disobedience, as part of their Women2Drive campaign. The move brought about threats by the government and resulted in 14 women being put in jail.”
The line “…women will now be allowed to vote in Saudi Arabia (Passage 2)…” best shows that—
Passage 1
“Turkey’s government was accused of using police force to put down an environmental protest over government plans to build a military facility in Gezi Park. During the protest, police used tear gas, water cannons, and plastic bullets to gain control over the citizens who had gathered. The government was also accused of beating protesters, leaving more than 8,000 people injured.”
Passage 2
“While women will now be allowed to vote in Saudi Arabia, females are still not allowed to drive in the country, even though there is no law making it illegal. In protest, women in Saudi Arabia went against the ban on driving by getting behind the wheel in a brave display of civil disobedience, as part of their Women2Drive campaign. The move brought about threats by the government and resulted in 14 women being put in jail.”