How does this passage reinforce the traditional social
hierarchy?
O The older men in the village tell Okeke that he should
respect Nnaemeka's decision.
The older men in the village console Nnaemeka about
Okeke's attitude toward his choices.
O The older men in the village commiserate with Okeke
regarding Nnaemeka's decision to disobey him.
O The older men in the village think that Nnaemeka
should be optimistic that Okeke will accept his decision.

the answer is: the start of world war i, and russia’s hopes of benefiting from it

during world war i russian joined due to in their current crisis they were being supported by france and the war was already declared to them by germany, they needed to maintain their political goal and leadership role in the balkans, and is the same feeling that this excerpt evoke the eager of maintain the land value.

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others. (so basically being heartless)

hope this : )