Conflict Terminology / Theories Quiz

Terminology: A conflict between two local gangs, both of which are located in Chicago, Illinois.

• Intergroup conflict

• Intragroup Conflict

• interpersonal Conflict

• intrapersonal Conflict

Terminology: In the 1980s, Afghans suffered a violent fallout from local guerilla groups, which mounted an opposition to government forces. After the withdrawal of Soviet forces in 1991, the conflict came to a brutal civil war, which led to the formation of the Taliban and their brutal rule.

Which term is relevant to this conflict:

• International Conflict

• Inranational Conflict

Terminology: After Iraq accused Kuwait of stealing its oil, Iraq invaded the country in 1990; a move that was largely seen as an attempt to gain control of Kuwait's large oil reserves. It was also argued that Iraq wanted to curb Kuwaiti oil production, bring up oil prices and repay the massive debt it amassed while funding its war with Iran.

Which terms are relevant to this conflict? (Choose All that apply)

• international

• intranational

• interest based

• identity based

How far up the "Pyramid of Hate" do these examples fall> Click on the TWO steps. Pay close attention to the highlighted parts of the scenario.

#1

_{^{A girl grew up in a home with Christian parents who disliked the Islamic faith. They believed that all Muslims were terrorists who were looking to destroy Christian ideals and values. In turn, she grew up believing the same.}}

#2

_{^{Until Brown v. Board of Education, schools in the United States of America were legally allowed to separate their students based on race. In some cities (both in the North and the South), black children attended one school, while white children attended a different school. This was under the law of "separate but equal."}}

Conformity: Student A attends a modern politics course, which often discusses conflicts occurring in the Middle East. Most students in student A's class have positions that don't align with his opinions on topics discussed openly. Sometimes, student A feels very uncomfortable about sharing his opinions. Therefore, student A follows the majority's opinions and ideas when collaborating on projects and participating in class discussions.

This is an example of?

• Informational Conformity

• Normative Conformity

• Anonymity

Integrated Threat Theory

Where do the two examples below fall on the "Integrated Threat Theory" model? Click on TWO locations. Make sure to pay close attention to the underlined information.

#1

People living on an isolated Island, who do not have much outside contact, notice for the first time that a ship has docked. Strange people in strange clothing have started to emerge. They seem to be tall and very muscular. This type of entry onto the Island has never happened before.

#2

The new strange people drink at night and come too close to the island dweller tents. They call the women names and throw things at the children. There are thefts and violent acts, and the island dwellers are scared to leave their homes at night because of some of the strange new people.

Integrated Threat Theory

Where do the two examples below fall on the "Integrated Threat Theory" model? Click on TWO locations. Make sure to pay close attention to the underlined information.

#1

In 1955, the Supreme Court of the United States held that it was illegal for schools to segregate students based on race; black students started to attend all-white schools. Many white students did not want to attend school with black students and were angry that they were going to be forced to do so.

#2

These beliefs led to name-calling and, in some instances, cases of violence and beatings. In one particular case, a boy was taken outside and beaten with baseball bats. In another case, a black girl was spit on by a group of white girls.

Terminology: During the 1994 Rwandan genocide, members of the Hutu ethnic majority in the nation of Rwanda murdered as many as 800,000 people, mostly of the Tutsi minority. Tutsie had been widely favored by the Dutch colonial leadership due to their light skin and tall stature, gaining years of pent-up Hutu hostility. Started by Hutu nationalists in the capital of Kigali, the genocide spread throughout the country with shocking speed and brutality. Ordinary citizens were incited by local officials and the Hutu Power government to take up arms against their neighbors. By the time the Tutsi-led Rwandese Patriotic Front gained control of the country, hundreds of thousands of Rwandans were dead and 2 million refugees (mainly Hutus) fled Rwanda.

Which terms are relevant to this conflict:

• interest based

• identity based

Conflict Cycle

Click the stages of the "Conflict Cycle" that are discussed in the TWO scenarios below:

#1

1. 1. After two weeks of calling each other nasty names in class, the two kids ran into each other in the bathroom at school, and one of the students suddenly slapped the other student in the face. Everyone knew that it would happen, but they didn't know when....

#2

1. 2. After the students were suspended from school, they managed to get along, and the halls were quiet for quite a while. However, nobody bothered to ask if there was true forgiveness. Was this the end of the hostility?

Conflict Cycle

Click the stages of the "Conflict Cycle" that is discussed in the TWO scenarios below:

#1

1. 1. Over the past month, after a full year of quiet, there have been reports of increased hostility between Arab men from East Jerusalem and the Israeli Border Police. There have been some reports of rock throwing and accusations of refusal of entry to Al Aqsa Mosque (challenge to the status quo).

#2

1. 2. After months of rockets coming from Gaza and Israeli Airstrikes. Both sides have agreed to abide by a ceasefire. Both have stopped hostilities. Israel has reaffirmed the status quo of Al Aqsa.