Global Peace and Conflict Understanding

The video tutorial, led by Crystal Patina, covers Chapter 16 on the United Nations and its role in global peace efforts. It explains the UN's structure, including the General Assembly and Security Council, and its functions in negotiating peace and preventing war. Historical peace movements, such as those led by Gandhi and during the Vietnam War, are discussed. The Syrian conflict is examined, highlighting the complexities of international involvement and the use of chemical weapons. The tutorial concludes with an analysis of symbolic interactionism, focusing on symbols used in global political conflicts.

What is the primary role of the United Nations?

• To promote global trade

• To negotiate peace and prevent war

• To control global media

• To establish economic policies

Which countries are part of the UN Security Council?

• Germany, Japan, India, Brazil

• France, Britain, US, China, Russia

• Mexico, South Africa, Egypt, Turkey

• Canada, Australia, Italy, Spain

What was the American Peace Society's contribution to global peace efforts?

• It created the UN Security Council

• It promoted world peace through nonviolent means

• It developed global trade agreements

• It established the first international court

What is a limitation of the United Nations in resolving conflicts?

• It cannot influence economic policies

• It cannot intervene in internal affairs without agreement

• It lacks a General Assembly

• It does not have a peacekeeping force

Where did the Syrian uprising begin?

• Homs

• Daraa

• Aleppo

• Damascus

What event marked the escalation of the Syrian conflict?

• The withdrawal of UN forces

• The election of a new president

• A peace treaty with neighboring countries

• The introduction of chemical weapons

Which countries opposed Western involvement in Syria?

• Brazil and Argentina

• India and Pakistan

• Russia and China

• France and Britain

What does the peace sign symbolize?

• Economic prosperity

• Anti-war movements

• Technological advancement

• Cultural diversity

What does the blue cap with the UN emblem represent?

• UN media personnel

• UN diplomats

• UN peacekeepers

• UN economic advisors

What perspective is applied to understand global conflicts in the last section?

• Structuralism

• Conflict theory

• Symbolic interactionism

• Functionalism