Global Issues Quiz

What is the organized hurting, scaring, or killing of innocent people to get attention for a cause called?

• Nuclear Proliferation

• Terrorism

• Urbanization

• Deforestation

What term describes the spread of nuclear weapons, technology, or materials, often illegally?

• Nuclear Safety

• Acid Rain

• Pollution

• Nuclear Proliferation

What is chemically polluted rain that destroys plant and animal life called?

• World Hunger

• Desertification

• Acid Rain

• Epidemics

What is the term for people moving into cities too quickly, causing the cities to struggle with building homes or providing services?

• Deforestation

• Endangered Species

• Overpopulation

• Urbanization

What is the term for the spread of diseases, often uncontrollably?

• World Hunger

• Epidemics

• Pollution

• Desertification

Which nation primarily led the Global War on Terror?

• Russia

• United Kingdom

• United States

• Iran

A major argument between the Israelis and the Palestinians is that each side

• wants to control oil resources in the area
• claims Israel as their homeland
• believes in different interpretations of the same religion
• has close military alliances with neighboring countries

Who were mainly targeted in the Rwanda genocide?

• Government officials

• Foreign nationals

• The Hutu ethnic group

• The Tutsi ethnic group

A group of people or a single person trying to send a message through use of violent action against civilians.

• Warriors

• Terrorists

• Bystanders

• State

What was a significant act of terrorism attributed to Al-Qaeda in the early 21st century?

• The creation of the Islamic State

• The Soviet-Afghan War

• The September 11th attacks

• The establishment of a network in the late 20th century