Day 1 WG B: Conflict and Cooperation Among Nations

Which of the following has caused conflict among nations of the world?

• border disputes

• multiple ethnic groups

• competition over resources

• all of the above have cause conflict

Which of the following countries has not had a border dispute, recently?

• North and South Korea

• Russia and Ukraine

• The United States and Canada

• Israel and Syria

What territory is disputed by Russia and Ukraine?

• Crimea

• Korea

• Golan Heights

• Gaza Strip

Why was the Crimea given back to Russia?

• Russia took control militarily

• a referendum or vote by Crimea favored Russia

• Ukraine voluntarily gave back the Crimea

• The United Nation sided with Russia

Which 2 countries are fighting over the West Bank in the Middle East?

• Canada and the U. S.

• France and Germany

• Israel and Palestinians

• North and South Korea

Why are the Golan Heights now controlled by Israel?

• Syria gave up control because of a civil war

• the Palestinians attacked Syria and gave the land to Israel

• Israel traded it for the Gaza Strip

• Israel annexed the territory following the 1973 Yom Kippur War

What international conflict led to the division of North and South Korea?

• the Cold War between the U. S. and Soviet Union

• World war I

• World War II

• Vietnam War

Why has no country claimed control over the continent of Antarctica?

• it is too remote and the weather is extremely hostile

• most countries in the world recognize the the Antarctica Treaty of 1959

• there are no useful resource in Antarctica

• all of the above are reasons

What international organization aim is to facilitate cooperation between countries and achieve world peace.

• League of Nations

• Nations United

• World Court

• United Nations

Which organization allows people to volunteer around the globe to provide a variety of services like building homes, helping in embassies, wellness programs, or teaching English.

• United Nation

• Doctors Without Borders

• Peace Corps

• Habitat for Humanity