Test 1
What is the byline at the top of the first slide on the "Overall Descriptions" tutorial?
"A dynamic, holistic tool that allows users to undertake insightful, clinical diagnoses of countries and international topics."
Vertical proliferation of conventional weapons is (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
-A way for states to modernize their military capabilities -The oldest form of proliferation
Which of the following are examples of where the Cold War rivalry between the superpowers became "hot" (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-Korea -Vietnam
Which of the following are examples of the "opportunity costs" of military spending in terms of the loss of resources for potential civilian uses (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-Many states that spend more on the military and less on social programs fall far short of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals -Authoritarian states spend more on their militaries than on healthcare -There is no relationship between high military expenditure, low spending on social welfare programs, and how well a country ranks in education, poverty or life expectancy
Which of the following were consequences of the 2003 U.S. war in Iraq (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-News of U.S. military personnel abusing Iraqi detainees -Decade of conflict -Large number of civilians caught in crossfire -Increasing Sunni-Shia sectarian violence in Iraq with spill-over across borders -Overthrow of Saddam Hussein's regime
Which of the following are key provisions of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-Nuclear weapons states will not transfer nuclear weapons to other states -States without nuclear weapons will not try to make or otherwise obtain nuclear weapons
In India (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
-The analyst notes that : "health care workers... have been sent in to fight a nuclear war with a stick" -Crematoriums have been running out of space for the victims of this virus because of a surge in cases -Prime Minister Modi refused to stop holding large political rallies and allowed for a huge Hindu religious festival to take place
The interconnection between COVID-19 and globalization can be seen in (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
-The disruption of global food supplies -The spread of the virus from China into a global pandemic -The temporary reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Some criticisms of globalization include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
-The flow of information is often "one-directional," from developed countries to developing countries -Globalization has increased the forces of "disintegration", for example, as seen in increased religious extremism
Which of the following are fears associated with the planned 2021 withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan (select all that apply, there are one to four correct answers)?
-The possibility of a civil war beyond current levels of violence -The price of peace may mean giving in to more Taliban demands -That the Taliban want to recreate their repressive Islamic emirate of the 1990s
What are the reasons given in the PBS video that explain why the US intelligence community is convinced that Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) was behind the SolarWinds cyber-espionage attacks? (select all that apply, there are one to four correct answers)?
-The quiet, patient, and deliberate nature of the attack -The attack was very well planned and executed -The attack showed restraint, something other Russian cyber entities are not known for
Which of the following are examples of nationalism as a powerful force (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
-The sense of shared identity that sparked oppressed peoples to overthrow their colonizers from India to Africa -The anticolonial movements that helped lead to the increase in the number of states from 57 in 1900 to almost 200 today -The feelings of national pride and preeminence that spurred European colonization throughout the developing world -The strong sense of superiority felt in Nazi Germany, leading to the death of millions -The creation of the United Nations, in as much as it was meant to restrain the destructive tendencies of nationalism -The ongoing struggle of the Kurds for autonomy or even their own state
While all aspects of globalization are interconnected, examples of "economic globalization" (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
-The wide variety of choices consumers have when they go to the store -The creation of jobs by multinational corporations(MNCs) in poorer countries with cheaper labor
What are proxy wars (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-These are wars within or between smaller states where the conflict parties are supported by (and thus serve the interests of) other powers -The wars in Korea and Vietnam are examples of proxy wars in the twentieth century
At the height of U.S. military presence, how many U.S. service members were in Afghanistan?
100,000
An example of "Glocalization" might be:
Adapting a global brand to the needs of local consumers
On the Rank By Variable tile/tab (see the "Rank By Variable Tutorial"), aggregate variable histograms (i.e. histograms of variables that are a composite of multiple variables) are:
By RCII score distribution
What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?
Containment of communism
What is a "dirty bomb"?
Conventional explosives combined with radioactive materials
Which of the following organizations is NOT an International Governmental Organization (IGO)?
Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières)
What is a common critique of Multinational Corporations (MNCs, sometimes called TNCs) as global actors?
Due to their economic strength and global networks, they exercise too much power
According to Jeremy Rifkin's video, humans are driven by many motivations, but the "first drive" is:
Empathy
Which individual actor received significant international attention for her activism surrounding climate change?
Greta Thunberg
Match the following terms with the concept of security
HUMAN SECURITY: -Importance of non-state actors -Multiple causes of insecurity -shared interests and cooperation between states -Basic human needs -Focus on interconnected security ("security through sustainable human development") TRADITIONAL SECURITY: -Importance of military "hard" power -Protect against external threat -Focus on a state's military preparedness ("security through armaments")
Beth Macy, the author of the book being discussed:
Has been to Indonesia and seen the positive impact of jobs moved overseas
Researchers across different fields have found that:
Humans are "soft wired" to show empathy
COVID-19 infection rates in the Syrian opposition's strongholds have _______________.
Increased more than 50%
Which country's first nuclear detonation in 1974 "symbolically ended the monopoly on nuclear systems held by the great powers"?
India
Individuals serving as actors on the world stage include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Industry leaders, such as Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg
What does the number 19 signify in COVID-19?
It indicates the year the virus was discovered
Which leader has pursued laws that hurt his country's minority Muslim population and curbed the operations of NGOs, such as the Ford Foundation, Amnesty International, and Greenpeace?
Narendra Modi
Use the "Maps Tutorial" to determine what happens when you place your cursor over a country on a map.
Opens details on the rank, score, and raw data
There is some evidence that the Indian government has:
Pressured doctors to keep the death count low so as not to cause alarm
Which leader has pushed anti-drug policies that have led to thousands of deaths (mostly of the innocent poor, according to human rights groups), uses profanities with abandon, and has compared himself to Hitler?
Rodrigo Duterte
Who is the biggest customer of U.S. weapons?
Saudi Arabia
What led to the official start of World War II in Asia?
The Japanese invasion of China in 1937
State sovereignty started to become a cornerstone of international affairs after the signing of which treaty:
The Treaty of Westphalia
Across those surveyed:
The UN is generally given high marks for fulfilling its core mission of promoting peace and human rights
Which of the following countries voluntary gave up their nuclear weapons programs (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Ukraine
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council are:
United Kingdom, United States, China, Russia, France
John Bassett (select all that apply there are one to four possible correct answers):
he tried to adapt to globalization by changing the production techniques at his furniture factories in Virginia
match the following key points to the time period.
• Decline of French and British empires- World War II • Beginning of the Holocaust- Inter-war years (period between the wars) • Pearl Harbor- World War II • Trench warfare- World War I • End of Austro-Hungarian Empire- World War I • Rise of Nazi Party in Germany- Inter-war years (period between the wars) • Use of mustard gas- World War I • Japanese invasion of China- World War II • Collapse of Ottoman empire- world War I
Evidence of Globalization can be found (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
- When the Atlanta Braves Jerseys are found outside the United States - in the spread of Covid 19 across the world - in the popularity of CNN in foreign countries - On US grocery store shelves, stocked with items from all over the world -with the diffusion of cultural values rejecting human rights abuses -With the spread of air pollution from China
Nationalism is (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
-A force that arises from different sources, such as shared ethnicity, language, religion, culture, and history -One of the most important forms of human identity -A shared sense of identity that has a purpose of gaining or keeping control of a group's destiny
How does a virus get onto a computer (select all that apply, there are one to four correct answers)?
-A user can be lured to install a fake program that releases a virus (e.g., a prompt to install a fake security update) -A software already on your computer has a vulnerability that allows an attacker entry to spread a virus
Nationalism and Religion (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
-Are generally considered the only two forces that can legitimate social violence( as opposed to personal violence) -Can be considered the two most powerful forms of identification in the world today
Which of the following are common factors of terrorism (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-Attacks are justified by the belief that they will transform the political landscape in a beneficial way -Attacks are concentrated against civilians and/or noncombatants -The violence is premeditated and political
According to the video, what are the essentials in the toolbox of diplomacy? (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)
-Attraction -Coercion -Payment
Sovereignty (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
-Can be seen in a negative form when a repressive state throws a person in jail for trumped up or fabricated reasons -Can be seen in a positive form when a state fairly and effectively enforces traffic laws -Is seen when a state deports immigrants who have illegally crossed borders fleeing violence or looking for a better life -Can be seen in a negative form when a repressive state throws a person in jail for trumped up or fabricated reasons
Which of the following countries possess nuclear weapons (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-China -U.K. -India -US -France -Russia -Pakistan -Israel
Which of the following are real-life examples of cyber-attacks (select all that apply, there are one to four correct answers)?
-Chinese army officers suspected of being responsible for thousands of breaches of U.S. government and corporate websites -Iranian hackers blackmailing the city of Atlanta by infiltrating its computer systems with a ransomware virus -A cyber-attack in 2017 on Ukraine's infrastructure leading to the state-owned energy provider, most domestic business, and even medical facilities being forced to operate by pen and paper for several days -Russian hackers temporarily shutting down government computers and commercial servers in Estonia in 2007 and in Georgia in 2008
Which of the following are examples that illustrate the multifaceted and interconnected nature of security (select all that apply, there are one to four correct answers)?
-Civil wars can lead to a refugee crisis in a neighboring state -Outbreak of a disease in one country can spread to other countries (and not just neighboring ones) -The top ten causes of death worldwide are diseases and not war
In addition to millions of other people, how many Jews were murdered by Nazi Germany and its collaborators (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-Close to two out of every three Jews in Europe were murdered -Close to 6 million Jews were murdered (out of the estimated 9 million in Europe)
Which of the following came about because of proliferation concerns (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-Confrontation with North Korea and Iran over their WMD programs -President Trump's face-to-face meeting with Kim Jong-un
Under the traditional concept of security (select all that apply, there are one to four correct answers):
-Countries focus on protecting themselves against military foreign attacks -A country's military and its size and strength are primary factors in security considerations -Lack of war, or negative security, is at the base of national security
Why is cyber-activity so attractive to criminals and terrorists (select all that apply, there are one to four correct answers)?
-Cyber-attacks are easier to carry out than traditional military operations -Even when security experts try to stay ahead of online criminal activity, new websites, malicious worms, or viruses can be created very quickly -The internet can be used for many activities that can keep an illegal or terrorist organization going (e.g. fundraising, communication, training, etc.) -The Internet provides a measure of anonymity and makes secret communications possible
Which agencies does the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) coordinate (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
-FAO (Food and Agricultural Organization) -UNDP (United Nations Development Program) -UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) -WHO (World Health Organization)
What were some of the earliest reasons why North Korea wanted nuclear weapons (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-Fear of an American nuclear attack (in 1950 President Truman stated that there had been "active consideration" to use an atomic bomb against North Korea) -The conviction that the only way for them to survive was to develop the most powerful weapon in the world
Which of the following countries had joined the nuclear club by the mid-1960s (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-France
Nationalism can be seen in (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
-Gandhi's drive for independence from Great Britain before and after WWII -The singing of the national anthem at baseball games -Nazi repression of Jews, Gypsies, and others during WWII -The push by the Kurdish people for self-determination -
What are sources of identity that can contribute to a sense of nationalism (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-Geographic -proximity -Ethnicity -Language -Historical memory -religion -feelings of civic community
The French Revolution (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
-Greatly strengthened the idea of popular sovereignty -Was an important moment in setting the roots of modern nationalism -Was a catalyst for the spread of nationalism throughout Europe and, gradually, the rest of the world
Civic Nationalism
-Has examples such as the united states and canada -Is a more inclusive nationalism than ethnic nationalism -unites society through such factors as territory, citizenship, and legal rights
Which of the following are part of the timeline showing Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election (select all that apply, there are one to four correct answers)?
-In September 2016, President Obama warned Russian president Vladimir Putin at the G-20 meeting to stop interfering in the U.S. election process -In February 2018, special prosecutor Robert Mueller indicted 13 Russian nationals and 3 Russian companies for seeking to interfere in the U.S. political system -In November 2016, the Obama administration expelled 35 Russian nationals from the U.S. and imposed sanctions on Russia because it had been linked to the theft (and subsequent leaking) of Clinton campaign emails -In the fall of 2016, U.S. intelligence officials brief Congress that Russia was trying to meddle in the U.S. election -
International Governmental Organizations or IGOs (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
-Include such organizations as the United Nations and the World Bank -Are formed by countries to achieve common goals that they cannot solve on their own
A state (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
-Is a political unit that has sovereignty over a geographic area -Has roots in the Treaty of Westphalia of 1648 -Is synonymous with a country
cultural imperialism (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
-Is where dominant groups (primarily in wealthier countries) press their culture on others -Has lead some countries, such as France, to adopt policies to regulate foreign influences -Is one reason cited for animosity of some Arabs toward the US
What were the significant milestones North Korea reached in 2017 (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-It had its most powerful nuclear test (estimated at 250 kilotons) -It test-fired its first intercontinental ballistic missiles, capable of reaching Alaska
The Cold War was "cold" because (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
-It never led to an outright war between the superpowers in Europe -It never led to a military confrontation involving the actual territory of the two superpowers
What does the planned 2021 U.S. troop withdrawal tell us about U.S. foreign policy (select all that apply, there are one to four correct answers)?
-It represents a recognition in America that it has achieved what it can achieve in Afghanistan -It indicates a pivot in U.S. foreign policy away from focusing on international terrorist groups (such as al Qaeda) and towards competitors and adversaries (such as China and Russia)
What was the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-It was the official start of the U.S.'s expansion of military involvement in Vietnam -It was a congressional authorization to give the president power to defend U.S. forces and to prevent further aggression in Vietnam
Which of the following is correct about the international response to the COVID-19 outbreak (select all that apply, there are one to four correct answers) ?
-Leaders in Spain and Italy struggled to respond to the crush of infections in early 2020 -The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the COVAX initiative designed to get public private partnerships to help provide vaccines across the world -China instituted harsh lockdown measures to stop the spread of the virus
A founding objective of the United Nations is to (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
-Maintain peace and security -Promote economic development and human rights
Which of the following illustrates the relationship between war, poverty and the spreading of disease as shown in the PBS video on the Syrian civil war (select all that apply, there are one to four correct answers)?
-One box of masks in Syria costs twice a day's wage -Lockdowns are difficult to enforce when closed markets mean no income
The drawing of state borders on maps during the age of exploration and colonialism (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
-Paved the way for rulers to exert sovereignty over specific areas, as opposed to the fuzzy boundaries found under feudalism -Led to the enhancement of sovereignty and national identity in world affairs
Which of the following are characteristics of newer peacekeeping (sometimes referred to as peacemaking) activities (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-Providing humanitarian relief in war-torn regions -Demilitarizing combatants -Rebuilding postconflict government institutions -Monitoring elections in postconflict zones -Rebuilding postconflict government institutions
Which of the following concepts were part of the post-WWI blueprint for international cooperation (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-Readjustment of territories and the creation of new states -The creation of the League of Nations -The principle of national self-determination
What influenced the horizontal proliferation of nuclear weapons during the Cold War (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-Regional competition (rivalry between neighbors) -Quest for security and prestige
What are key reasons why states build weapons of mass destruction (select all that apply; there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-Security -Prestige
Which of the following are examples of how vertical proliferation can challenge security (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-Spending money on stockpiling weapons can divert funds from social programs -Arms buildups provide more weapons for governments and groups to engage in conflicts -While more weapons might make one state feel more secure, it can decrease other states' sense of security
Rifkin argues that (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
-Technology helps us "eliminate time and space" and build empathy beyond religious and national ties -Our social consciousness evolves and we can extend it to the entire biosphere, allowing us to survive as a species
What did the events in Greece and Turkey mean to the U.S.'s understanding of its post-WWII role in the world (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-That a crisis in two faraway countries threatened the security of the US -That the U.S. as the only capable world power needed to resist the inevitable expansion of the Soviet Union and communism -That if the two countries were not helped, the Soviet Union would threaten the rest of Europe
Human security requires recognizing (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
-That there are multiple and interconnected causes of insecurity -The fact that some of the main causes of death today are not from wars -That in addition to a lack of war, security needs to ensure that basic human needs are met -The importance of nonmilitary threats to security, including human rights abuses, environmental degradation, health issues, migration flows, poverty and more
What was the relationship between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union by the time the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-The Germans and other Axis Powers had invaded the Soviet Union -German forces had advanced deep into Soviet territory
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-The U.S. is the only country that has a sizeable conventional arsenal -The U.S. spends three times less on its military than its next nearest potential competitor (China) -More of the US military spending goes towards nuclear weapons than towards troops and conventional weapons
What was the relationship between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union when the German army invaded Poland on September 1, 1939 (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-They had agreed to divide territories in Poland and Eastern Europe into German and Soviet spheres of influence -They had signed a non-aggression pact and agreed not to attack each other
Which of the following is INCORRECT about conventional weapons (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-They have been used less often in conflict than weapons of mass destruction -They are not a threat to international security
What were some of the demands made by the more than 8,000 demonstrators engaged in a silent protest parade down Fifth Avenue in 1917 (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-They protested President Wilson's refusal to call out racist violence against African Americans who were preparing to fight in WWI -They asked that the U.S. be made safe for democracy
What was the purpose behind the Iran Deal (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-To prevent Iran from being able to produce nuclear weapons -To limit Iran's nuclear activities in return for a lifting of some economic sanctions
What is the difference between horizontal and vertical weapons proliferation (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-Vertical proliferation is when a state modernizes its weapons stockpile -Vertical proliferation is the stockpiling of weapons within a state -Horizontal proliferation is when one state buys weapons from another state
Which of the following are true about Vietnam's response to the virus (select all that apply, there are one to four possible answers)?
-Vietnam was very aggressive because the government knew its health care system could quickly become overwhelmed -Some of the steps the Vietnamese government took would be seen as draconian in the West -Vietnam's shelter in place and social distancing restrictions were strictly enforced -The government instituted mass quarantines and social distancing measures
Match the far-right, nationalist leader to his country:
-Viktor Orban: Hungary -Narendra Modi India -Rodrigo Duterte:Philippines -Jair Bolsonaro:Brazil -Recep Tayyip Erdogan:Turkey
What other virus outbreaks did the world experience in the two decades prior to the Covid-19 pandemic (select all that apply, there are one to four correct answers)?
-West Nile -Ebola -Zika
Which of the following is an example of horizontal weapons proliferation (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-When Israel sells American anti-tank missiles to Iran. -When Brazil equips its army with Russian attack helicopters
Which of the following are reasons why weapons proliferation is a concern (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
-When states spend money on weapons and armies, they may be diverting resources from needed social programs -When states decide to use weapons in conflict, both soldiers and citizens are in danger
Which of the following are risks associated with an unconditional withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan (select all that apply, there are one to four correct answers)?
-Withdrawal can create a power vacuum for groups like ISIS to fill -It may reduce the impetus for the Taliban to go to the negotiating table -The progress made for women and girls in Afghanistan could be at risk
Globalization can (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
-allow for opportunities to learn about other cultures -lead to unwanted external influence in a country, such as with the Russian interference in the 2016 and 2020 US presidential elections -help undermine the power of authoritarian governments -help create jobs in poor countries
How many states voted in the General Assembly to adopt the 2017 treaty to ban nuclear weapons?
122
When did World War I start?
1914
Match the events to the dates
1914: Beginning of WW1 1917:US enters WW1 1918:End of WW1 1937:Japanese invasion of China (being WW2 in Asia) 1939:Germany invades Poland (begin WW2 in Europe) 1941: Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor;US enters WW2 1945: End of WW2
When did the Holocaust take place?
1933-1945
When did North Korea withdraw from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT)?
2003
When did North Korea have its first nuclear test?
2006
How many countries make up nearly 75% of the global arms sales?
5
What percentage of the Syrian population lives below the poverty line?
80%
How many states possess nuclear weapons?
9
Anti-State nationalism can be considered: (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
A driving force of anti-colonialism -The type of nationalism that sparked uprisings against governments in the Middle East starting in 2010 (the "Arab Spring") -The ideology of people who want to overthrow what they see as an illegitimate government
What is the biggest challenge COVAX faces?
A lack of vaccine supply
What was "Operation Desert Storm"?
A large-scale air and ground operation to liberate Kuwait in 1991
While each of the leaders mentioned in the article has taken steps that concern proponents of democracy, they also generally claim to have:
A pro-business agenda
Who was the Pakistani nuclear scientist responsible for supplying the North Korean government with the designs and technology to produce enriched uranium (necessary for its nuclear weapons program)?
A. Q. Khan
Which of the following has been the longest U.S. military intervention?
Afghanistan
Which of the following organizations was responsible for the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001?
Al Qaeda
The "internet of things" can be described as:
All the internet devices that have the capability of connecting to other .internet powered devices, sharing data and information with each other
What biological weapons agent was sent through the U.S. mail (to members of the U.S. government and the press) after the 9/11/2001 attacks?
Anthrax
Match the characteristics to the weapon.
BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS: -Anthrax,Ricin,Botulinum toxin -Bacteria,viruses, fungi -Weaponized anthrax stockpiled by both superpowers during the cold war CHEMICAL WEAPONS: -Used in 1995,in an attack on the tokyo subway system by a japanses religious cult -Used in WW1, during the Iraq-Iran war, and in the Syrian Civil War -Mustard gas, Sarin gas, Chlorine gas NUCLEAR WEAPONS: -Used twice (Hiroshima,Nagasaki) -Fission or fusion lead to tremendous explosive power -Roots in the secret manhattan Project research program
In his best seller, The World is Flat, Thomas Friedman points out that:
Because of globalization, individuals and small companies have new found power to compete globally
Why did the U.S. decide to wage war against Afghanistan when al Qaeda carried out the 9/11 terrorist attacks?
Because the Taliban regime that ruled Afghanistan was giving refuge to al Qaeda
Henry Nguyen, owner of the local McDonald's restaurants in Vietnam:
Believes cultural differences allowed the Vietnamese to be more accepting of stricter containment measures than Americans, citing a sense of commonality in terms of togetherness
According to 2020 numbers, how much does the world spend per year on defense?
Between one and two trillion dollars
How did President Truman convince a reluctant Congress to appropriate hundreds of millions of dollars to aid Europe?
By scaring the American people about the communist threat which in turn put pressure on Congress to act
How do users drill into country profiles (use the "Country Profile Tutorial")?
By using the arrows next to the four main dimensions: Governance, Economics, Operations, Society
Rifkin argues families, schools, governments, and businesses:
Can both repress and foster the core empathic nature in humans
Which of the following is NOT a conventional weapon?
Chemical weapons
What strategy was associated with the U.S. foreign policy during the entire period of the Cold War?
Containment
The text identifies which type of actors as the most salient (or prominent) global players that we "continually" read about as they try to solve global issues?
Countries (states)
What do we know about cybercriminals?
Cybercriminals can be international terrorists, drug traffickers, or teenagers competing for bragging rights
When was the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 first recognized?
December 2019
When did the United States enter World War II?
December 7th, 1941
Match the type of globalization with its advantages and disadvantages
ECONOMIC: advantage: Can result in new jobs and investment capital, as well as more choices for consumers disadvantage:can lead to exploitative economic relationships and an increase in equality CULTURAL: advantage: offers exposure to different cultures. disadvantage: Cultural Imperialism POLITICAL: advantage: Can weaken the power of authoritarian governments Disadvantage: Can lead to an intrusion of unwanted influences on state sovereignty
Group the quality of nationalism under either civic or ethnic nationalism
ETHNIC NATIONALISM: -Society is united by a common language, religion,culture, and historical memory -Is a more exclusive form of nationalism, with membership limited by the unique elements of the group -has the kurds spread across Iraq, Turkey,Iran, and other countries, as an example CIVIC NATIONALISM: -Has the US as an example as witness by the country's diversity and founding ideals -A more inclusive nationalism,as anyone could become a member of the nation -Society is united by territory, citizenship, and legal rights, and codes transmitted to all members of
Nations are best defined as:
Groups connected by a unique mix of shared ethnicity, language, religion, culture, history, and/or sense of civic community
PUSH Ministries is an NGO that:
Has people who have been laid off and can't pay their bills enter its doors everyday
On which two Japanese cities did the U.S. drop atomic bombs in August 1945?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Group the following characteristics with their correct UN Organ:
INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE: -Is the united nation's main judicial organ -Settles legal disputes only between states ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL: -Coordinates the FAO,WHO< UNDP and other specialized agencies -Is the central body for coordinating UN economic and soical work TRUSTEE COUNCIL: -Has suspended it's operations -Was set up after WW2 to promote self-governance in colonies
Rifkin concludes that:
If we can't imagine our empathy extending to a planetary scale, we won't be able to save ourselves or possibly the planet
Weapons of mass destruction (WMD) seem to strengthen deterrence because they:
Increase the damage that can be inflicted on an attacker
Which country was engaged in intense negotiations with the UN Security Council and the EU that led to a 2015 agreement limiting its ability to enrich uranium while reducing sanctions that had been placed on it?
Iran
Usage of the internet (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Is undertaken by a significant majority of the populations in Europe and North America Is rapidly increasing in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East Is over half in Asia as a percentage of worldwide internet use (because such a large percentage of the world's population lives in Asia)
Since the beginning of the 2001 war in Afghanistan, in addition to al Qaeda what other terrorist organization has operated in the country and tried to control territory?
Islamic State (IS)
How is COVAX funded?
It gets money from wealthy member countries, NGOs (such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation), and large IGOs (such as UNICEF and the World Bank).
Which leader has used an executive order to give his government far-reaching and restrictive powers over non-governmental organizations, pulled his country out of a U.N. migration pact, made disparaging comments about women, and placed a significant number of military leaders in key government positions?
Jair Bolsonaro
Among the countries surveyed, which stands out for having the most unfavorable view of the UN:
Japan
According to the video, why did the furniture industry in southern Virginia and north Carolina decline?
Jobs shifted to Asia, with it's cheaper labor force
The superpowers used the conflicts in or between other countries (such as ______________ and _____________) as a way to increase their influence in the world.
Korea / Vietnam
Created after the First World War, the __________ was an attempt by states to create a broad IGO to help maintain peace and allow for the self-determination of peoples:
League of Nations
Which individual actor led Liberian women in non-violent protests against the violence in Liberia, winning the Nobel Peace Prize?
Leymah Gbowee
Types of charts available on the Charts tile/tab include (see the "Charts Tutorial"):
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When did the U.S. invasion of Iraq start (Operation Iraqi Freedom)?
March 2003
In what region are 31% of the U.S.'s arms sales?
Middle East
What event is seen as the "beginning of the end of the Cold War"?
Mikhail Gorbachev's ascension to power in 1985
Three essential components (types) of power identified by Nye include:
Military Power, Economic Power, Attraction (Soft) Power
what is an advantage of cultural globalization?
More opportunities to learn about other cultures
How many people have been displaced (internally and across state borders) by the Syrian Civil War (2011-present)?
More than 9 million
Which of the following is NOT true about Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and their impact on international affairs?
NGOs are solely responsible for inter-state cooperation
What led to the official start of World War II in Europe?
Nazi Germany's invasion of Poland
Multinational Corporations (MNCs, sometimes called TNCs) are:
Non-state (non-governmental) actors, focused on profit
Order the following regions of the world from highest internet usage per capita to lowest
North America, Europe,Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East, Oceania Australia, Asia, Africa
Which of the following countries has been described as a "high risk proliferator" in the 21st century?
North Korea
Which treaty in 1968 sought to limit the spread of nuclear weapons?
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) has been the focus of worldwide attention because of its:
Nuclear weapons development programs
Pro-state nationalism can also be considered:
Official nationalism, linking the people with their legitimate government
Nation-states (one nation within one state):
Rarely exist in the strictest sense of the term, if national identity is based on ethnicity
At the height of the Cold War, the U.S. and the Soviet Union had nuclear weapon stockpiles:
Reaching close to 30,000 bombs and warheads each
Which leader has crushed dissent, jailed journalists, and sparked concern he is taking his country toward Sharia law?
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Who were the leaders of the Soviet Union and the United States that ushered in the eventual end of the Cold War?
Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev
Group the following characteristics with their correct UN Organ:
SECURITY COUNCIL: -Includes the ability to veto resolutions -May impose economic sanctions or embargoes -Has five permanent members and ten nonpermanent members -has the main responsibility to keep peace and security in the world GENERAL ASSEMBLY: -Can discuss any matter, except disputes being considered by the sec. council -Is the main deliberative organ; all member states represented SECRETARIAT -Administers the programs and policies of UN organ -Has an international staff that takes orders from the secretary general
Match the types of power with the examples:
SOFT POWER: -Promotion International Law through diplomacy -Peace Negotiations HARD POWER: -Military operations -Economic sanctions
Which event is seen as a key catalyst for a return to a more traditional focus on military security?
September 11th terrorist attacks, 2001
Which dangerous disease was eradicated in 1980 through successful global public health efforts promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
Smallpox
According to Rifkin, people are "soft-wired" for:
Sociability, Attachment, Affection, Companionship
Using the attractiveness of a state's reputation to encourage international cooperation is an example of:
Soft Power
For much of the 20th century:
Southern Virginia and North Carolina were home to the world's biggest furniture makers and suppliers
One of the main driving forces of globalization is:
Technology, such as communication and transportation technologies
What is the key UN document that formulated the idea of human security?
The 1994 Human Development Report
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The Secretary General of the UN is:
The UN's chief bureaucrat, with some standing and diplomatic soft power
All of the following are Non-Governmental Organizations (or NGOs) except:
The United Nations
Who were the two main adversaries in the Cold War?
The United States and Soviet Union
Which of the following was the main reason given why the US decided to openly participate militarily in WWII?
The attacks by the Japanese against the U.S. at Pearl Harbor, HI
Which of the following is NOT an example of "hard" power?
The capacity to work within multilateral coalitions and inspire other countries to find avenues for cooperation
The benefits that ALL International Governmental Organizations (IGOs) offer their members include:
The creation of habits of cooperation between states
This short video looks at:
The decline of the furniture industry in southern Virginia and North Carolina
Which of the following is NOT true about the Vietnamese response to the crisis?
The government was able to draw on a health care system surprisingly more advanced and available than in developed countries
What is "Smart Power"?
The hard power of coercion and payment, combined with the soft power of persuasion and attraction
As noted in the course text, "globalization" can be defined as:
The intensification of economic, political, social, and cultural relations across borders
In an era of Globalization, the media may lead us to believe that global conflict increasing, but in reality there is evidence that:
The number of wars has been decreasing
The video speaks to building an empathic civilization based on:
The recognition that life is fragile and the human inclination to show solidarity
State sovereignty is:
The right of states to self-government, with political leaders determining the rules, laws, and processes within their territories
A key aspect of "political globalization" is:
The weakened ability of states to control both what crosses their borders and what happens inside them
Which is true about views in the U.S. toward the UN?
They are increasingly partisan, with Democrats having a more favorable view of the UN than Republicans
Which of the following are reasons why cyber-attacks are easier to carry out than traditional military operations?
They can be carried out by many different actors (states, non-state actors, private individuals)
What did North Korea promise to do in the 1994 Agreed Framework negotiated with the Clinton administration in exchange for moves toward normalizing relations with the U.S. and aid?
To freeze and eventually dismantle its nuclear facilities
Which of the following was adopted at the UN in July 2017?
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (treaty banning nuclear weapons)
Which of the following is the leading arms selling state in the world?
U.S
Before it carried out the attacks against the US on September 11th, 2001, for which of the following attacks was al Qaeda also responsible?
US embassy bombings in Africa in 1998
How long did it take for the Vietnamese government to get a pandemic task force in place?
Vietnam's pandemic task force was operational in a week, instead of a month for the U.S.
Which leader has weakened the power of the courts, curbed the media, and pledged to make his country a Christian homeland?
Viktor Orban
Match the weapons to the categories
WMD'S: -Mustard Gas -Anthrax and other biological toxins -Sarin Gas -Atomic bombs CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS: -Handgun -Aircraft -Tank -Machine Gun
Vietnam:
Was one of the first countries to start reopening
According to the video: Empathic Civilzations?
We all descended from the same ancestors in Africa and we must broaden our identity to one human family
Which of the following is an example of vertical weapons proliferation?
When China increases the number of nuclear bombs and missiles in its stockpiles.
Which statement is true?(The united nations)
Younger people and those with a college education across the surveyed countries are more likely to have a favorable view of the UN
Nationalism
is a powerful tool which can liberate,oppress, or empower a people
Samuel Huntington's (1998) "Clash of Civilizations":
sees globalization as leading to " clashes: between the many different world "Civilizations", including Islam and the West
