CCA WH U13 Quiz - Contemporary World

What is one of the major reasons why these European countries decided to join together to form the European Union?

• They wanted to form one central government and make foreign policy decisions together.

• They wanted to preserve the natural resources and wildlife that exists throughout Europe.

• They wanted to prevent future war and conflict between each other by working together economically.

• They wanted to be better prepared to help other nations in Africa and Southeast Asia after the occurrence of natural disasters.

Choose the THREE ways the European Union has shown cooperation among its member nations?

• They allow free movement across their national borders.

• They eliminated all types of military missiles and bombs from all member nations.

• They have adopted a common currency that can be used by citizens in any member nation.

• They have created more jobs, offer higher wages, and created a growing domestic market.

• They created a central business that is meant to grow and make a profit in the United States and China.

People in some countries, such as Great Britain, felt like they lost part of their own national identity by becoming a part of the EU.

• True

• False

The events in the list below were part of which larger trend?

• *Slovenia’s war of independence

• *Croatia’s war of independence

• *Serbian ethnic cleansing of Albanians

• 
  the changing role of NATO

• 
  the creation of the European Union

• 
  Russia’s return to authoritarianism

• 
  the breakup of Yugoslavia in the Balkans

Label the country or region with its BEST description.

a

b

c

d

formed special economic zones

experienced an "economic miracle"

is a leading provider of outsourced work

formed a regional economic union, ASEAN

The description below describes which event?

• The United States intervened in Southwest Asia with military force as a direct response to the roles played by Al Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden in 9/11. U.S. troops remained involved for 20 years.

• 
  Israeli-Palestinian conflict

• 
  Arab Spring

• 
  Iraq War

• 
  War in Afghanistan

In general, how does the international Muslim community view the actions of groups such as al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and ISIS?

• 
  Most Muslims consider these groups to be admirable freedom fighters.

• 
  Most Muslims consider themselves members of one or more of these groups.

• Most Muslims don't agree with the actions of these extremist groups.

• 
  Most Muslims believe in Sharia law and think these groups should be given more political power in their countries.

What was the main cause of tension between Hutus and minority Tutsis in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda?

• Tutsis had more political power and opportunities than Hutus did.

• Tutsis blamed Hutus for Rwanda’s economic problems.

• 
  Hutus migrated into territory where Tutsis lived.

• Hutus and Tutsis both claimed ownership of the same territory.

What statement BEST summarizes the current economic and political state of countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?

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  Economic and health conditions in Africa are similar to those throughout the rest of the world.

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  Many African countries are now important parts of the global market.

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  Conditions in Africa have improved, but those improvements might not last.

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  Despite large efforts to solve problems in Africa, there has been little progress.

What role is the African Union (AU) intended to serve for member nations?

• Discourage cooperation and development among African nations.
• Promote unity, cooperation, and development among African nations.
• Encourage economic competition among African nations.

• Serve as a platform for developing sports leagues as a way to distract from economic struggles.