MWH Module 8 Section #6 Bellwork

What event sparked the U.S. “War on Terror”?

• The end of the Gulf War with the death of Saddam Hussein

• The invasion of Afghanistan

• The Arab Spring

• The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001

Match each international organization to its role.

• WTO

• Coordinates international health efforts

• WHO

• Promotes democracy and security in the Western Hemisphere

• NATO

• Regulates global trade and promotes free trade zones

• OAS

• Military alliance formed to ensure collective defense

The ​ (a)   is the judicial branch of the United Nations, while the ​ (b)   facilitates international health efforts.

• International Court of Justice
• World Health Organization
• United Nations General Assembly
• International Criminal Court
• NATO
• UNICEF

Categorize the following nations based on their global economic role.

Groups:

(a) Core Countries

,

(b) Semi-periphery Countries

,

(c) Periphery Countries

• Parts of Africa

• China

• Parts of South America

• India

• United States

• Germany

What does this image symbolize in terms of global politics?

• The collapse of the Soviet Union

• The beginning of the Arab Spring

• The launch of the U.S.-led War on Terror

• The start of the Cold War

Who was the ruling party of Afghanistan in 2001, and which group did they support?

• The Taliban; al-Qaeda

• The Mujahideen; ISIS

• al-Qaeda; The Taliban

• The Muslim Brotherhood; al-Qaeda

Match the international conflict to the international response or consequence.

• Arab Spring

• Condemned by the UN and led to sanctions

• Syrian Civil War

• Massive refugee crisis and U.S. involvement

• Russia’s annexation of Crimea

• Protests spread via social media

• October 2023 Hamas attack

• Renewed global focus on Israeli-Palestinian conflict

What was the main cause of Arab-Israeli conflicts between 1948 and 1973?

• Disagreements over oil resources

• Colonial powers refusing to leave the region

• Tensions between Arab and Jewish nationalism

• U.S. military bases in the region

Place the following global events in chronological order.

• Arab Spring

• Hamas attack on Israel

• Russia annexes Crimea

• September 11 Attacks

Why did the U.S. support some dictators during the Cold War era?

• They were democratically elected

• They were anti-communist allies

• They were supported by the Soviet Union

• They promoted human rights