Democratic Transitions

Question 1

The term given to the overthrowing of James II which resulted in Britain’s full transition to democracy.

Answer 1

Glorious Revolution

Question 2

Because of the emperor’s health, this eponymous period saw Japan’s transition into a more democratic structure. All of this was reversed during WWII.

Answer 2

Taisho Period

Question 3

Japanese political period during WWII. Following the end of the war, Japan transitioned to “The First State of Japan.”

Answer 3

Showa Period

Question 4

Revolution that deposed the Portuguese dictatorship in 1974.

Answer 4

Carnation Revolution

Question 5

Primary Portuguese dictator of the “estado novo”.

Answer 5

Antonio Salazar

Question 6

First successful non-violent uprising in contemporary period.

Answer 6

Yellow Revolution (Philippines)

Question 7

Name of the revolution in Yugoslavia that overthrew Milosevic in 2000.

Answer 7

Bulldozer Revolution

Question 8

Movement that marked transition from pro-Soviet to pro-Western government in Georgia.

Answer 8

Rose Revolution

Sevardnardze -> Sakashvili

Question 9

This transition was triggered by strikes demanding the reinstatement of Solidarity, the first non-Soviet-controlled trade union in the country.

Answer 9

Poland

Question 10

Revolution that saw the overthrow of the Czechoslovakian Communist government.

Answer 10

Velvet Revolution

Question 11

Military alliance that represented the ideological divide between NATO and Soviet states.

Answer 11

Warsaw Pact

Question 12

“Brotherhood and Unity” was the motto of this country which operated under its own multi-ethnic brand of Communism until its dissolution.

Answer 12

Yugoslavia

Question 13

Yugoslavian countries

Answer 13

Slovenia
Croatia
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Macedonia
Montenegro
Serbia
Kosovo

Question 14

USSR countries

Answer 14

Latvia
Lithuania
Estonia
Belarus
Moldova
Ukraine
Georgia
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Uzbekistan
Turkmenistan

Question 15

This country saw its first democratic transition in 2016, making it (probably) the world’s youngest democracy.

Answer 15

Burkina Faso

Question 16

Adolfo Suarez was first prime minister to be appointed after the death of this leader.

Answer 16

Francisco Franco

Appointed by King Juan Carlos

Question 17

Term given to the dictatorship that replaced Portugal’s First Republic

Answer 17

Estado Novo

Question 18

This type of referendum was held in Chile to determine whether Pinochet would remain in power or if a civilian-led government would take control.

Answer 18

Plebiscite

Question 19

This leader ended his rule in self-imposed exile in Japan. He tried to resign via fax but was deposed on corruption charges.

Answer 19

Fujimori, Chile

Question 20

U.S. military operation “Operation Just Cause” deposed this military leader in this country.

Answer 20

Manuel Noriega, Panama

Question 21

Luis Moreno Ocampo was the first prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. He rose to fame after prosecuting the junta leaders of this country.

Answer 21

Argentina