Although it appeared that the new Soviet leader, Khrushchev, would pursue reforms, he
a. would not tolerate popular movements for change.
b. allowed demonstrations in East Berlin.
c. refused to support nationalists in the Third World.
d. blocked all reforms in Poland.
e. supported freedom of religion but not free speech.
Question 2
What modern idea was advanced by Confucius over two thousand years ago?
a. To the victor go the spoils.
b. A virtuous government will sadly but inevitably make its people corrupt.
c. Government depends on the will of the people.
d. Barbarians must not be accepted but crushed by military power.
e. Political democracy is the only form of government.
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