WorksheetsContemporary World Events and Globalization Quiz
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 18mins
What type of governments did the Arab Spring try to install in countries of North Africa and the Middle East?
Democratic
Socialist
Monarchical
Military
Which country successfully overthrew its government during the Arab Spring?
Syria
Tunisia
Egypt
Libya
What initiative did China establish to help other countries improve their infrastructures?
Belt and Road Initiative
Global Gateway Program
Silk Road Project
Infrastructure Alliance
The election of US president Donald Trump in 2016 signaled support for which aspect?
Nationalism
Globalism
Socialism
Environmentalism
What does mass production for a global customer base mean for consumers?
Lower costs
Higher quality
More variety
Less availability
Why do companies choose to build factories in certain countries in a global economy?
Cheap production costs
Many government regulations
High labor costs
Strict environmental laws
How has technology changed the way people spend time together?
Online
In person
At work
Outdoors
How have communist governments of the twenty-first century treated Christians?
Persecuted
Given more freedom to
Ignored
Supported
Where did Christianity experience significant growth in the twenty-first century?
Africa and China
Europe and China
North America and Europe
Australia and Africa
What is one reason companies build factories in countries with cheap production costs?
To increase profits
To reduce government regulations
To improve working conditions
To support local businesses
What is the main focus of the Belt and Road Initiative?
Improving infrastructures in other countries
Promoting global trade agreements
Reducing tariffs
Supporting environmental projects
What is a possible environmental impact of natural disasters?
Pollution and changes to physical features
Increased rainfall
Decreased temperatures
Improved air quality
What is a key challenge the EU faced in 2008?
Large debts among several member countries
Military conflict with Russia
Expansion into Asia
Adoption of a new currency
What is one reason many small businesses closed during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Economic impact of the pandemic
Increase in tourism
Government subsidies
Rise in exports
What belief did postmodernists challenge?
Absolute truth
Relative truth
Scientific truth
Historical truth
What is a common feature of global economies regarding factory locations?
Factories are built where production costs are cheap
Factories are built in countries with strict regulations
Factories are only built in developed countries
Factories are built in countries with high taxes
What was a major reason for the UK's decision to leave the EU?
Political and economic disagreements
Desire to join the Belt and Road Initiative
Support for globalism
Environmental concerns
How did the Arab Spring impact governments in North Africa and the Middle East?
Attempted to install democratic governments
Strengthened socialist governments
Led to military rule
Increased monarchy power
What was the campaign to target terrorist groups and countries that helped them called?
War on Terror
Taliban
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Department of Homeland Security
What is the name of the strict religious government of Afghanistan?
al-Qaeda
Taliban
Department of Homeland Security
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Why is it important for Christians to consider biblical standards for speech when communicating online?
To ensure their communication meets biblical standards and avoids harmful or sinful materials.
To make their communication more entertaining.
To avoid using technology.
To only communicate with other Christians.
What is the main goal of the War on Terror?
To establish new governments
To target terrorist groups and countries that support them
To increase trade
To promote tourism
Why should Christians be careful when looking for information online?
Because the internet is always safe.
Because of easy access to harmful and sinful materials.
Because all information online is true.
Because it is illegal to use the internet.
Which terrorist organization was responsible for the September 11, 2001 attacks?
Taliban
al-Qaeda
Department of Homeland Security
War on Terror
What is one way Christians can ensure their online communication is appropriate?
Ignore biblical standards
Make sure it meets biblical standards for speech
Only use social media
Never communicate online
Which of the following best describes the Taliban?
Terrorist organization in Iraq
Strict religious government of Afghanistan
U.S. government agency
International peace group
What is the relationship between terrorism and governmental authority according to biblical principles?
Terrorists have governmental authority
Terrorists do not have governmental authority
Terrorists are always justified
Terrorists are government officials
What is one reason the War on Terror was started?
To promote tourism
To target terrorist groups and their supporters
To increase oil production
To build new cities
Which of the following is a correct match: "Operation Iraqi Freedom"?
Military action to remove Saddam Hussein
Organization to keep the U.S. safe
Terrorist organization
Strict religious government
What is a key consideration for Christians when giving and receiving information online?
Only use social media
Meet biblical standards for speech
Avoid all online communication
Only communicate with friends
What population shift has occurred in the twenty-first century? What are some of the risks of that shift?
