Question

Saparmurat Niyazov described himself as "Father of all Turkmen" and declared himself president for life. Which word best describes Turkmenistan's government under his rule?

Answer 1

D. Authoritarian

Step-by-step explanation:

Until his death at age 66 in December 2006, Turkmenistan leader Saparmurat Niyazov served as president for life. He had elevated himself to cult status by posting his photo all over the country, named months after himself and family members, and required schoolchildren to read books he had penned while banning most others. Niyazov referred to himself as "Turkmenbashi", Father of all Turkmen, while severely limiting the flow of outside media. Therefore, Turkmenistan became isolated from the rest of the world.

Answer 2

Dictatorship.
Niyazov is critized as being one of the world's most totalitarian and repressive dictatorships. He imposed his personal eccentricities on his country and many weird laws, such as banning lip synching and make-up on television, as well as dogs in the capital and outlawed ballet. He was the president during the transition of the nation becoming independent from the Soviet Union. He was a member of the Communist Party.