Global Events and Their Impact

What was the Cold War mainly about?

• A direct military conflict between the USA and USSR

• Political and ideological tension between the USA and USSR

• A war fought in Africa

• A conflict over water resources

Which event led to the rise of communism in Russia?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Russian Revolution

• The Cold War

• The Partition of India

What is apartheid?

• A type of government in India

• A system of racial segregation in South Africa

• A water scarcity issue in the Middle East

• A monsoon season in Australia

Which natural resource is abundant in the Middle East?

• Water

• Oil

• Gold

• Timber

What is the main cause of water scarcity in the Middle East?

• Too much rainfall

• Limited freshwater sources

• Abundance of rivers

• Large forests

On Level Only: What was one major effect of colonialism on Africa?

• Increased unity among African nations

• Division of land without regard to ethnic groups

• Immediate independence for all countries

• Elimination of all conflicts

How did the partition of India affect its people?

• It had no effect

• It caused mass migration and violence

• It led to more rainfall

• It increased oil production

Which policy was introduced in China to control population growth?

• Apartheid

• One Child Policy

• Monsoon Policy

• Oil Export Policy

What type of government does North Korea have?

• Limited government

• Unlimited government

• Democracy

• Monarchy

What is a monsoon?

• A type of government

• A seasonal wind bringing heavy rain

• A desert in Africa

• A law in India