Global Connections Review

Which of the following countries is NOT in the Middle East?

• Israel

• China

• Afghanistan

• Iraq

What event caused the War on Terror?

• the Iran Hostage Crisis

• the Berlin Wall

• Iraq War

• September 11th attacks

Which government agency was created in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11th?

• Homeland Security

• NATO

• NASA

• Federal Bureau of Investigation

What has caused the U.S> to play an increasingly large role in the Middle East in the last 20 years?

• the decline of oil prices

• the decline of terrorism

• the growth of globalization

• the growth of terrorism

What organization plays a big role in determining oil prices?

• FBI

• NATO

• OPEC

• UN

The _____________ is a modern form of communication that impacts the spread of information.

• telegraph

• internet

• airplane

• space shuttle

The popularity of American consumer goods in Europe and Asia is an example of

• the internet

• globalization

• computers

• interconnection

The development of ___________ have impacted modern society by helping people manage information and operate businesses.

• oil

• globalization

• cultural exchange

• computers

Which locations were targeted by terrorists during the September 11th attacks?

• the Pentagon in Washington D.C.

• the World Trade Center in NYC

• the Statue of Liberty in NYC

• the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia

When countries share parts of their culture like fashion, food, and entertainment, it's known as

• internationalism

• advanced communication

• social media

• cultural exchange