Global Divides Quiz

What historical event led to the classification of countries as First, Second, and Third World?

• Industrial Revolution

• World War I

• Cold War

• French Revolution

Which of the following best describes the 'First World' during the Cold War?

• Countries that were neutral in global conflicts

• Western capitalist countries

• Communist countries

• Developing nations

Why did the term 'Second World' become obsolete?

• The Cold War ended, dissolving the Soviet Union

• Countries in this category became undeveloped

• The term was offensive to some nations

• It was replaced by 'Fourth World'

What was the primary issue with the term 'Third World'?

• It referred only to poor countries

• It grouped vastly different economies together

• It was created by the United Nations

• It only applied to Latin America

What new classification replaced the First, Second, and Third World hierarchy?

• Developed and developing countries

• Global Powers and Local Economies

• North-South Division

• Industrialized and Agricultural Nations

Which countries are typically considered part of the Global North?

• Canada, United States, and Western Europe

• Latin America, Africa, and South Asia

• China, Russia, and India

• Middle Eastern and South American nations

What regions primarily make up the Global South?

• Europe and North America

• The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, and parts of Asia

• Australia and New Zealand

• China and Japan

Why was the North-South classification introduced?

• To replace the outdated Third World classification

• To divide communist and capitalist nations

• To categorize countries by climate

• To promote economic isolationism

Which factor is commonly shared among Global South countries?

• High levels of industrialization

• Strong political alliances with NATO

• Economic and political challenges

• Dominance in technological innovation

What is the main goal of the Global South movement?

• To establish economic supremacy

• To unite against the Global North

• To address common issues and achieve equality

• To create a new military alliance