Global Issues

Which of the following is a direct result of the formation of the European Union as shown in the map above?

• The economy of European countries has a greater effect on global trade than other regions.

• Larger nations have more influence over global affairs than smaller nations do.

• There is an increased risk of global conflict like the World Wars.

• Changes in the markets of individual countries impact the global economy.

Pandemics in the developing and underdeveloped world have the largest impact on which of the following?

• Cultural stability and global perceptions

• Political stability and diplomatic relations

• Social stability and human rights

• Economic stability and unemployment rates

Which of the following statements best completes the venn diagram above?

• Faced severe economic crises in recent history.

• Engaged in state-sponsored violence that led to genocide or ethnic cleansing.

• Establishment of new independent democracies following the end of the Cold War.

• Provided examples of conflict based on religious differences.

Refer to the map titled 'Arab-Israeli Disputes 1947-1993'. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the map above?

• The creation of the Jewish state was embraced by neighboring nations.

• The state of Israel has consistently grown throughout its history.

• The formation of the Israeli state led to controversial land disputes.

• The Israeli people were content with the borders set by the UN.

Which of the following best completes the diagram above?

• The terrorist organization ISIL (ISIS) gained strength

• Islamic fundamentalist movements ended in the Middle East

• Chemical and biological weapons were found in Iraq

• Western nations ended reliance on foreign oil supplies

Which of the following is a likely explanation for increased immigration out of the Middle East in modern history?

• The increase in Islamic fundamentalist terrorism

• The decline of oil revenue due to improvements in renewable energy

• The knowledge of a nuclear development program in Israel

• The improvements in negotiations and trade with the U.S.

Which of the following conditions commonly exist in nations that experience periods of ethnic cleansing or genocide?

• The leadership of democratically elected officials that proportionately represent the population

• Equality in wealth and opportunities between varying ethnic groups and social classes

• A diverse population with a government largely dominated by members of one ethnic or religious group

• Support from neighboring countries with diverse populations and a culture of acceptance

Refer to the diagram: Western involvement in Middle East oil industry → al-Qaeda attacks on 9/11/2001 → U.S. invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan → [blank]. Which of the following is a direct result of the increase in global terrorism?

• An increase in personal privacy rights

• A decrease in prejudice toward members of foreign cultures

• An increase in domestic security and surveillance

• A decrease in international travel and trade

Why was the attack on September 11, 2001 impactful on a global scale?

• The United States petitioned for a response from the UN which spawned years of debate without action.

• A warning was sent from the U.S. that it would engage any nation that had prior knowledge of the attack.

• Even the most powerful nations learned of their vulnerability to terrorist attacks.

• The World Trade Towers falling created economic depressions throughout the entire world.

Which of the following best describes the cause for most nationalist conflicts of the 20th century?

• Political revolutions

• Economic crises and starvation

• Cultural changes and globalization

• Ethnic and religious differences