Global Issues
Match the type of globalization with its advantages and disadvantages
- Political > Advantage: Can weaken the power of authoritarian governments > Disadvantage: Can lead to an intrusion of unwanted influences on state sovereignty - 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 inequality - Cultural > Advantage: Offers exposure to different cultures > Disadvantage: Cultural Imperialism
How many countries voted against the UDHR in 1948?
0
Order the following economic sectors in terms of their greenhouse gas contributions (from 1 = highest to 5 = lowest).
1 - Electricity generation 2 - Transportation 3 - Manufacturing and the construction industry 4 - Agriculture 5- Land use and forestry
Order the following from most to least in terms of their cumulative emissions over the time period 1751-2017.
1 - United States 2 - European Union 3- China
How many species are at risk of extinction in the next decade?
1 million
Order the following regions of the world from highest internet usage per capita to lowest:
1. North America 2. Europe 3. Latin America and the Caribbean 4. Middle East 5. Oceania and Australia 6. Asia 7. Africa
Manufacturing in Africa accounts for:
10 percent of GDP
How many people were forcibly removed from Africa as slaves during the 300+ years of Triangular Trade:
10-15 million
According to the UN Population Division's 2020 analyses, what is the medium variant projection for the world's population by 2100?
10.9 billion people by 2100
How many items of clothing are produced globally each year?
100 billion
At the height of U.S. military presence, how many U.S. service members were in Afghanistan?
100,000
How many states voted in the General Assembly to adopt the 2017 treaty to ban nuclear weapons?
122
How many refugees AND internally displaced people does Syria have?
13.2 million
While the MDGs included 8 goals and 21 targets, the SDGs include:
17 goals and 169 targets
When did World War I start?
1914
Match the events to the dates
1914- Beginning of WWI 1917-U.S. enters WWI 1918-End of WWI 1937-Japanese invasion of China (begin WWII in Asia) 1939-Germany invades Poland (begin WWII in Europe) 1941-Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor; U.S. enters WWII 1945- End of WWII
When did the Holocaust take place?
1933-1945
When did the United States enter World War II?
1941
When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted?
1948
When did the world's nations come together for the first time in history to address global environmental challenges?
1972, in Stockholm
The U.S. President Jimmy Carter signed the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) in 1977. When did the US ratify the treaty?
1992
What percentage of global calories come from animals raised for food?
20%
When did North Korea withdraw from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT)?
2003
When did North Korea have its first nuclear test?
2006
When was the Kyoto Protocol set to expire?
2012
By 2018, how much of the GLOBAL electricity supply was coming from renewable energy sources?
26%
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is typically divided into ___________ generations, or categories:
3
How much of the world's food is generally wasted?
30%
How many countries make up more than 75% of the global arms sales?
5
What percentage of the world's population lives in cities?
50%
According to the UN Environment Programme, how many countries have embarked on a path to an inclusive green economy?
65
In 2019, the number of people living as refugees or internally displaced people worldwide was estimated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) at:
79.5 million
How many countries abstained from voting on the UDHR in 1948?
8
As noted in the introduction to this lesson, the world's population in mid-2022 is ______________.
8 billion
What percentage of the Syrian population lives below the poverty line?
80%
How many states possess nuclear weapons?
9
Who was responsible for crafting the Sustainable Development Goals?
A Group of UN officials who used the Millennium Declaration for guidance
Which events underscored the "bloody end" to the U.S.'s 20 year-long war in Afghanistan (select all that apply, there are one to four correct answers)?
A U.S. drone strike targeting ISIS in Afghanistan killed 10 civilians, including 7 children ISIS-K launched an attack outside Kabul airport killing at least 170 Afghans and 13 American service members
Who are the stakeholders that need to align to convince a company to go green?
A company's management, investors, and consumers
What was the gold standard?
A fixed exchange rate system that set each country's currency values in terms of gold, facilitating trade and investment
What are some of the uneven effects brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic felt by people of color in London (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answer)?
A significant gap in health outcomes between White, Asian, and Black communities admitted to hospital with complications from COVID-19 Those of Asian and Black ethnicity were younger and fitter and were dying from COVID-19 When looking at survival at 30 days, patients of Black and Asian ethnicity had an increased risk of death
How does a virus get onto a computer (select all that apply, there are one to four correct answers)?
A software already on your computer has a vulnerability that allows an attacker entry to spread a virus A user can be lured to install a fake program that releases a virus (e.g., a prompt to install a fake security update)
What is the difference between a treaty and a declaration?
A treaty is a legally binding instrument whereas a declaration is a statement of principles
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
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)?
AQ Khan
How many people did the U.S. evacuate in the two-plus weeks prior to the withdrawal of its last forces in Afghanistan?
About 120,000 American citizens and Afghan allies
How much plastic waste a year do we produce today?
About 300 million tons (close to the equivalent of the entire human population)
Which of the following are listed as part of the MDGs (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Achieve universal primary education Reduce maternal mortality Halving extreme poverty and hunger Promote gender equality and women's empowerment
Which of the following are some of the ways through which celebrities (famous actors or billionaires) can affect human rights (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Acting as UN Goodwill Ambassadors Using their celebrity status to raise awareness Founding Human Rights Organizations
Which two thinkers are most closely associated with setting the classical liberal roots of open markets and free trade?
Adam Smith and David Ricardo
An example of "Glocalization" might be:
Adapting a global brand to the needs of local consumers
Which of the following has been the longest U.S. military intervention?
Afghanistan
In which two countries did the U.S. engage in major military operations as part of its global war on terror?
Afghanistan and Iraq
Which region has the most cases currently before the ICC:
Africa
Which of the following are problems associated with megacities (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Aging infrastructure (e.g. mass transit and highways) Overcrowding Pollution
Which of the following organizations was responsible for the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001?
Al Qaeda
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)?
All nuclear weapons states will pursue general disarmament Nuclear weapons states will not transfer nuclear weapons to other states
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 does the M-PESA service do?
Allows money to be stored on a mobile phone and transferred between account holders via text message
Which of the following are human rights NGOs (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Amnesty International
What is a carbon sink?
An area that absorbs carbon, such as oceans
Which of the following are sustainability projects covered in the report on 'The Future of Cities' (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
An electric rickshaw that residents in Santiago de Chile can ride for free A fog catcher to collect water from the air in PeruA floating schoolhouse in Makoko, Nigeria, that allows kids to continue their schooling even during times of flooding Water bottles turned into solar lightbulbs in Manila, Philippines
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
What is replacement fertility (in births per woman)?
Approximately 2.1 births per woman
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)
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)?
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 Spending money on stockpiling weapons can divert funds from social programs, such as education and health care
By the end of the 21st century, which of the following regions will see their share decrease while still holding the largest share of the world's population?
Asia
In which region are the world's three largest cities found?
Asia
When did the world's population reach one billion people?
At the beginning of the 19th century
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 The violence is premeditated and political
Protectionist steps countries can take include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Bars on specific imports Subsidies Business regulations and licenses Tariffs
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 is it important today to think about the relationship between population growth and food supply even though the rate at which the global population is increasing has slowed?
Because of the additional problem of carbon emissions and climate change
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
Why had Iran, in 2019, threatened to abandon some of its obligations under the Iran Deal, thus increasing regional proliferation concerns?
Because the U.S. had withdrawn from the agreement and the Europeans had not found a solution to renewed economic stresses put on Iran
Why are some gases considered greenhouse gases (select all that apply; there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Because they trap solar radiation in the atmosphere Because of their effect on the warming of the atmosphere
According to 2020 numbers, how much does the world spend per year on defense?
Between one and two trillion dollars
The World Bank and the IMF are part of what post-World War II system?
Bretton Woods system
Which of the following are actions individuals can take to help achieve the SDGs (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Buy products from companies that have sustainable practices Save water: avoid baths, take shorter showers Compost any food remains to reduce landfills Reduce, reuse, recycle Turn off the lights Don't waste food (buy only what you need, freeze left-overs)
By how much has the Earth's average surface temperature risen between 1880 and 2019?
By 1 degree Celsius
Which of the following are correct statements about the world's population (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
By 2050, India's population is projected to reach 1.6 billion people China's population is projected to peak by 2030 at 1.5 billion and decline to about 1.4 billion by 2050 Projections of the world's population in 2050 vary between 7.3 billion and 15.6 billion people, depending on the fertility rate.
By when does China want to achieve carbon neutrality?
By 2060
How does the Chinese government justify its repressive tactics against the Uyghurs in Xinjiang Province?
By claiming that it is keeping the region free of extremists and that there is no forced labor but only jobs programs By denying that it is involved in human rights abuses
What are examples through which the Chinese government violates the human rights of its Uyghur minority (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
By making people work as forced laborers in factories and on fields for little to no pay By holding people in captivity and not letting them be in touch with their families By forcing people to live in re-education camps (better known as prison camps) By not allowing people the right to practice their religion or culture, or to speak their language
How have the UN and the World Health Organization (WHO) countered the cultural relativist claims that support female genital mutilation (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
By passing a resolution on the elimination of female genital mutilation in the General Assembly By framing the issue in public health rather than human rights
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
Sovereignty (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
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
Rifkin argues families, schools, governments, and businesses:
Can both repress and foster the core empathic nature in humans
For people and countries to develop and prosper, they need:
Capital (money)
First-generation rights are influenced by the philosophical tradition of ________________, whereas second-generation rights are influenced by the philosophical tradition of ________________:
Capitalism / socialism
Marxists believe:
Capitalist systems are exploitative and empower the rich ("to be rich is to be born rich")
Which of the following can be social and environmental problems associated with the building of big dam projects generating hydropower (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Causing environmental damage such as landslides Displacement of populations
In what conflict in 2013 did the UN invoke the principle of R2P (Responsibility to Protect) as justification for French-led military intervention?
Central African Republic
Which of the following is NOT a conventional weapon?
Chemical weapons
As discussed in the introduction to this lesson, where did the Covid-19 crisis begin?
China
As noted in your reading, which of the following had the highest 2018 total carbon dioxide emissions from consumption of energy?
China
Which country has been known for its "one child policy"?
China
Which of the following countries has the biggest onshore wind farm?
China
Which of the following countries possess nuclear weapons (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
China Russia
Match the following to their current (2018) share in percentage of global total carbon emissions.
China - 27.5% European Union - 9.8% U.S. - 14.8%
According to the UN's 2020 projections, the two countries with the largest populations will continue to see growth, but where ___________ is projected to peak in size at 1.5 billion in 2030, _____________ is projected to soon overtake it, reaching an estimated 1.6 billion by 2050.
China / India
Why is it hard for Western companies to avoid investment in China?
China has more middle-class potential consumers than the United States has population, and it remains the world's manufacturing leader
For developing countries that mainly produce primary products, such as mining and agricultural goods (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Classical liberal arguments for open markets and free trade can be viewed with suspicion Persistently low and unpredictable export prices cannot generate the revenue for the expensive manufactured/high tech imports needed for development
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 6 million Jews were murdered (out of the estimated 9 million in Europe)
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)
Coercion Payment
The analyst points to a 15-year, $10 billion U.S. effort in which country as a model for what's needed in Central America?
Colombia
Under colonialism (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Colonies provided cheap labor and resources, and served as markets for the colonizers goods Significant wealth and resources typically flowed out of the colonies, with relatively little capital flowing back in A core dominant country generally controlled the political and economic lives of foreign peoples
Whirlpool claimed its foreign competitors engage in unfair competition. What are examples in the video of what "unfair competition" means (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Companies selling their washing machines at prices lower than what they're charging for the same washing machines back home Companies getting direct funding (subsidies) from the government
What 1996 treaty unsuccessfully sought to halt all nuclear test explosions?
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
The "animal spirits" are:
Confidence and optimism in the economy, which sparks economic growth
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 North Korean leader Kim Jong-un President Obama's efforts to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran
Population projections are not predictions but rather represent a calculation of future population size based on a set of assumptions or variants, including expected fertility rate. Which of the following variants project that the world's total population will surpass 9 billion people by 2100? (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)
Constant Fertility Variant High Fertility Variant Instant Replacement Variant Medium Fertility Variant
What strategy was associated with the U.S. foreign policy during the entire period of the Cold War?
Containment
What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?
Containment of communism
What is a "dirty bomb"?
Conventional explosives combined with radioactive materials
What does it show when many companies try to maintain a level of neutrality regarding China's treatment of the Uyghurs, or in the case of Tesla's Elon Musk, even say that "China rocks"?
Corporate dependence on Chinese supply chains (such as with rare earth metals, where China has a dominance in the market)
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)
Arguments in favor of protectionist policies include:
Countries can temporarily support the growth of infant industries to reshape their comparative advantage
Which countries will continue to hold the largest share of the world's population?
Countries in Asia
What accelerated the slowing in China's rapid economic growth after almost two decades where growth often exceeded 10 percent per year?
Covid-19
What "loophole" has challenged efforts to cut off Russian oil revenues?
Crude oil has been sent by tanker to India, where it is refined and then sold internationally, particularly in European markets (bypassing sanctions)
The International Criminal Court: (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)
Currently has a majority of its investigations involving defendants from African states Can try cases involving crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide
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
What do we know about cybercriminals?
Cybercriminals can be international terrorists, drug traffickers, or teenagers competing for bragging rights
When is international Human Rights Day and why?
December 10, because that is when, in 1948, the UDHR was adopted
When was the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 first recognized?
December 2019
Who initiated China's reform efforts that began a dramatic economic transformation?
Deng Xiaoping
Which of the following are examples of how the fast fashion industry, one of the world's biggest polluters, harms the planet (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Destroying habitats Pushing species to extinction Polluting rivers
What is the discussed purpose of the targeted sanctions on Russian oligarchs?
Developing/low income countries
Which of the following organizations is NOT an International Governmental Organization (IGO)?
Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières)
What are policies undertaken by the former Trump administration with respect to migration (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Drastically reducing the number of refugees accepted for resettlement in the United States Instituting a "zero tolerance" policy at the U.S.-Mexico border, which included separating children from their parents after they crossed into the United States Ending the protected status of more than 200,000 Salvadoran immigrants, many of whom had been here well over a decadeInstituting a travel ban on select Muslim-majority countries
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
Group the following characteristics with their correct UN Organ:
Economic and Social Council -Coordinates the FAQ, WHO, UNDP, and other specialized agencies -Is the central body for coordinating UN economic and social work Trustee Council -Had suspended its operations -was set up after WWII to promote self-governance in colonies International Court of Justice -is the United Nation's main judicial organ -settles legal disputes only between states
Which of the following are key areas that need to be integrated to build a truly sustainable way of life (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Economic growth Social development Conservation of natural resources and the environment
The UNDP's Human Development Index (HDI) is based on three factors, including (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Educational attainment Life expectancy
The video points to which country as having the highest homicide rates in the world?
El Salvador
Emigration, Internally Displaced Persons, Refugee, Immigration, Urbanization
Emigration - International migration out of a country Internally Displace Persons - People displaced within their own countries Refugee - A person who is outside their country of origin because of well-founded fears of being persecuted Immigration - International migration into a country Urbanization -Growth in the size of cities
According to Jeremy Rifkin's video, humans are driven by many motivations, but the "first drive" is:
Empathy
What are the most effective ways to lower birth rates?
Empowering women and increasing women's access to education
What activities are key to successful intervention by UN human rights workers (such as what the OHCHR staff have been doing in Serbia). (Select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers.)
Encouraging international organizations and local NGOs to put diplomatic and moral pressure on state governments Providing legal assistance Making contacts with NGOs to make sure that everyone knows about international human rights standards
What are the two main areas identified where the war in Ukraine will impact supply in the global economy?
Energy Food
Across the globe, urbanization has been caused by (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Environmental decline, such as the overgrazing of land Technological developments, "pushing" people off the farm
Group the quality of nationalism under either civic or ethnic nationalism
Ethnic nationalism: -Is a more exclusive form of nationalism, with membership limited by the unique elements of the group -Society is united by a common language, religion, culture, and historical memory -Has the Kurds spread across Iraq, Turkey, Iran, and other countries, as an example Civic Nationalism: -Has the U.S. as an example, as witnessed 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 society
Which region/country does Bremmer think best learned the lessons of the pandemic?
Europe, particularly the European Union
Which of the following is a first-generation right?
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion
Which of the following is an example of second-generation rights?
Everyone, without any discrimination, has the right to equal pay for equal work
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)
The difference between foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign portfolio investment (FPI) is that:
FDI is investing more in fixed assets (companies and real estate), as opposed to stocks and bonds (which is portfolio investment)
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 generation of human rights includes freedom of speech and assembly?
First
First, Second, Third generation rights
First generation - Civil and political rights Second generation - Economic and social rights Third generation - Solidarity rights
To stabilize currencies during the initial Post WWII era, countries:
Fixed (or pegged) the value of their currency to the U.S. dollar, which was fixed to the price of gold
Which of the following were outcomes of COP26 at Glasgow in November 2021 (select all that apply; there are one to four possible correct answers)?
For first time in any of these meetings, fossil fuels are specifically mentioned in order to address climate change Subsidies for fossil fuels are supposed to be phased out to limit global warming Developed countries have committed themselves towards doubling aid for those states who are most affected by climate change
Why is plastic pollution such a big environmental problem (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Forty percent of all plastics are used only once before being discarded If current trends continue, our oceans could contain more plastic than fish by 2050 There are so many different types of plastic, and it can be hard, or in some cases impossible, to recycle Seabirds ingest plastic mistaking it for fish
Those that caution against free trade generally argue:
Free trade leads to competition which can cost workers their jobs
Classical liberal trade theory holds the view that:
Free trade without governmental interference will eventually benefit all economies in the international system by ensuring efficiency in the production and distribution of goods and services
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 Nazi repression of Jews, Gypsies, and others during WWII The push by the Kurdish people for self-determination
Which of the following is NOT an example that has led some people to argue that cultural relativism trumps universalism?
Gender quotas in legislatures
Group the following characteristics with their correct UN Organ:
General Assembly: - Is the main deliberative organ; all member states are represented - Can discuss any matter, except disputes being considered by the Sec. Council Security Council: - Has the main responsibility to keep peace and security in the world - Has five permanent members and ten non-permanent members - Includes the ability to veto resolutions- May impose economic sanctions or embargoes Secretariat: - Has an international staff that takes orders from the Secretary General - Administers the programs and policies of UN organs
Why does Bremmer believe the world had to respond to the Ukrainian crisis?
Global interdependence makes it a very significant crisis worldwide (six million Ukrainian refugees, impacts on the global economy tied to food, energy).
Some criticisms of globalization include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Globalization has increased the forces of "disintegration", for example, as seen in anti-globalization populist leaders The flow of information is often "one-directional," from developed countries to developing countries
Who was responsible for crafting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)?
Governments negotiating in 13 meetings between 2013 and 2014
Mercantilists (economic nationalists) believe:
Governments should regulate trade to advance national interests and power
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)?
Great Britain China France
The French Revolution (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Greatly strengthened the idea of popular sovereignty Was a catalyst for the spread of nationalism throughout Europe and, gradually, the rest of the world
An inclusive ___________ is one that improves human well-being and builds social equity while reducing environmental risks and scarcities.
Green economy
Certain gases in the atmosphere - water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide - can trap solar radiation and cause the atmosphere to warm. These are called:
Greenhouse gases
What Swedish teenager started striking outside the Swedish parliament in 2018, inspiring others to push for climate action?
Greta Thunberg
Which individual actor received significant international attention for her activism surrounding climate change?
Greta Thunberg
Nations are best defined as:
Groups connected by a unique mix of shared ethnicity, language, religion, culture, history, and/or sense of civic community
What are the main drivers of today's species extinction (select all that apply; there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Habitat transformation Pollution Climate Change
Who was instrumental in ensuring that the phrase "all men are created equal" was replaced with "all human beings are born free and equal"?
Hansa Mehta, India
Liberalism (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Has a classical meaning tied to open markets, supply and demand, free trade, and the pursuit of individual self-interest Is a term that has been used in the United States to refer to a preference for a more active state role in the economy
Beth Macy, the author of the book being discussed:
Has been to Indonesia and seen the positive impact of jobs moved overseas
Civic Nationalism (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Has examples such as the United States and Canada Unites society through such factors as territory, citizenship, and legal rights Is a more inclusive nationalism than ethnic nationalism
Cultural Imperialism (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Has led some countries, such as France, to adopt policies to regulate foreign influences Is one reason cited for the animosity of some Arabs toward the United States
PUSH Ministries is an NGO that:
Has people who have been laid off and can't pay their bills enter its doors everyday
U.S. support for international family planning programs:
Has shifted with changing administrations, with Republicans barring fertility control programs that include legal access to abortion, and Democrats supporting such programs
John Bassett (select all that apply there are one to four possible correct answers):
Has tried to adapt to globalization by changing the production techniques at his furniture factories in Virginia
The moderator interviews an economic immigrant from Mexico who builds homes. How much more can he make in the U.S. than in Mexico?
He can make in a day what he would in a week in Mexico
The primary role of IMF loans is to:
Help stabilize a country's economy when the country has severe budgetary imbalances
The OPEC driven oil price increases in the 1970s:
Helped lead to the Latin American "debt crisis" of the 1980s, as countries borrowed money deposited by OPEC countries and continued their import substitution strategies
FDI can often help a country by (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Helping build physical infrastructure in a host country Generating employment and economic growth in host countries Increasing competition in a host country, making its industries more efficient Bringing in new technology and upgrading local labor skills
Which uninhabited island in the South Pacific has been described as having the highest density of plastic waste in the world?
Henderson Island
According to the NewsHour video, which of the following are examples of weapons being sold to Ukraine?
High Mobility Artillery Rocket systems (HIMARS)
On which two Japanese cities did the U.S. drop atomic bombs in August 1945?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The moderator interviews an 11-year old boy who fled to the U.S. by himself because of the extreme drug-gang violence in his country. What country was this boy from?
Honduras
What are key difficulties of delivering on the hopes attached to the idea of sustainable development?
How to reconcile the fact that tough political decisions over equitable resource allocation need to be made even though policymakers might be distracted by other issues (such as terrorism and war)
Universalism is represented by the idea that:
Human rights are accorded to everyone regardless of citizenship or status
Researchers across different fields have found that:
Humans are "soft wired" to show empathy
Which of the following are direct drivers of species extinction (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Humans' growing appetite for meat and fish Overexploitation (e.g. overfishing)
Which of the following is the largest source of renewable energy?
Hydroelectricity
Which of the following are examples that should inspire hope in our efforts to curb climate change?
Iceland's move from fossil fuel dependency to generating almost 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources Costa Rica's ability to generate over 98% of its electricity from renewable energy sources
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
Which of the following statements is TRUE (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
In 1945 there were 51 states in the newly created UN, and 142 newly sovereign states have joined since Almost all the LDCs are former colonies and faced conquest, racism, and colonialist mercantilism prior to independence
Which of the following is TRUE (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
In 2000, the bottom half of the world's population held less than 1% of the world's total wealth, while the top 1% held 34% In 2019 the bottom half of the world's population held less than 1% of the world's total wealth, while the top 1% held 45%
What set the SDGs apart from the MDGs right from the start (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
In addition to including poverty eradication and sustainable development, the SDGs also include human rights, gender equality, women's and girls' empowerment, and peaceful and inclusive societies
What was the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on climate change activism (select all that apply; there may be one to four possible correct answers)?
In cooperation with several organizations, climate activists created online toolkits for organizing around climate change Stay-at-home orders meant that protest marches had to be called off Climate activists managed to unite in different ways by shifting their organizing to online activism
What is the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and the SDGs (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
In rich and poor countries alike, the pandemic exposed and exacerbated existing inequalities Even where progress towards the SDGs had been recorded, the pandemic wiped these positive developments out in a matter of weeks
When did scientists first discover the "greenhouse effect"?
In the 1850s
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
One of the first and most common ways to measure development is:
Income per capita
Weapons of mass destruction (WMD) seem to strengthen deterrence because they:
Increase the damage that can be inflicted on an attacker
Which of the following are common themes connecting all models of thought on the question of how to address population growth (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Increasing sustainability of food production Improvement in water quality Improving the status of women
Which country's first nuclear detonation in 1974 "symbolically ended the monopoly on nuclear systems held by the great powers"?
India
Which of the following are reasons for why many environmentalists do not see nuclear energy as a clean alternative energy source (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Indigenous communities have suffered disproportionately as uranium mining and extraction has historically been done on indigenous lands Uranium mining and extraction, processes necessary for fueling nuclear energy reactors, leave behind contaminated groundwater Nuclear energy generation produces radioactive waste
Where first-generation rights are often associated with the rights of ________________ people, second and third-generation rights reflect the rights of ________________ people.
Individual / groups of
With the 1997 East Asian economic crisis, in which country did IMF-recommended belt tightening measures lead to open rebellion and many deaths?
Indonesia
Only ten rivers in the world carry more than 90% of the world's plastic waste. Which of the following are among them (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Indus Nile Yangtze Mekong
With "structural adjustment" in Latin America:
Inflation has dropped dramatically and foreign investment has significantly increased
The World Bank is considered which type of actor?
International Governmental Organization (IGO)
Where second-generation rights require a proactive government to act on behalf of its citizens, third-generation rights require ________________ (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
International cooperation Solidarity
What are some of the examples through which globalization challenges state sovereignty (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
International organized crime has become so powerful in some places that it controls territory and large segments of a state's population Technology has made it possible to put pressure on a state by facilitating communication that goes around government restrictions MNCs can more easily move across borders and escape regulation by governments
Mexico and Brazil are noted for:
Introducing conditional cash transfer programs to poor households, conditioned on families meeting requirements such as keeping their children in school
The first steps in opening the Chinese economy included (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Inviting foreign firms to invest in Special Economic Zones to produce for export Allowing businesses to sell excess production on the market, once they had fulfilled government quotas Allowing farmers to sell excess produce on the market, once they had sold a set amount to the state at planned prices
Question 2 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
Nationalism:
Is a powerful tool which can liberate, oppress, or empower a people
A state (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Is synonymous with a country Has roots in the Treaty of Westphalia of 1648
"Brain Drain" (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Is the loss of highly skilled persons, mostly from developing countries, as they migrate to, most often, developed countries Is sometimes not entirely negative, as those who emigrate can sometimes return home with new skills or capital
"Contemporary liberalism" (often associate economically with the ideas of John Maynard Keynes):
Is tied to the idea that classical liberalism is volatile and prone to recessions and depressions, so states should try to manage capitalism and maintain "aggregate demand"
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
Intrafirm trade:
Is when MNCs trade with their own affiliates in different countries, producing components and assembling products along their supply chain
The middle income trap:
Is when countries are not able to reach higher income levels because they are held back by weak/corrupt institutions, poor infrastructure, sharp inequality, and other challenges
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 in Afghanistan (also known as ISIS-K)
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)
What does the number 19 signify in COVID-19?
It indicates the year the virus was discovered
What is NOT true about Bolsa Familia?
It is the organization established by the Bolsa family in Brazil to offer micro-loans to the poor
What do we mean by the term "replacement fertility"?
It is the rate at which one generation of parents is replacing itself in the next generation
By the early 2000, what had happened to our output of plastic waste?
It rose more in a single decade than it had in the previous 40 years
Which of the following statements is correct?
It took the UK 95 years to halve birth rates while Brazil did it in 26 and Iran in 10
What was the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
It was a congressional authorization to give the president power to defend U.S. forces and to prevent further aggression in Vietnam
Alexander Hamilton and Friedrich List pointed out:
It was easy for Great Britain to call for open markets and free trade after the country had used mercantilism to build a powerful economy
Even though it represented important progress, what was a potential problem of the Copenhagen Accord (2009)?
It was not legally binding
What is true about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
It was signed by 11 countries to counter China's growing strength and help set the rules of the economic road along the Pacific Rim It was hotly disputed by both the left and right wings of the U.S. political spectrum The Trump administration pulled the U.S. out of the agreement upon coming to office
If the war was to end today?
It would take a significant amount of time and investment to bring Ukraine to its prewar levels of agricultural productivity
Which country was at the head of East Asia's "flying geese"?
Japan
According to the PBS video, why did the furniture industry in southern Virginia and North Carolina decline?
Jobs shifted to Asia, with its cheaper labor force
The stimulus spending during the "Great Recession" in the United States was based on the ideas of:
John Maynard Keynes
In the post-WWII era, the Scandinavian countries:
Joined liberal international economic institutions, but have also owned some industries and provided generous safety nets
When did the Tiananmen Square massacre occur?
June 4, 1989
With respect to the charge that LG and Samsung take advantage of unfair trade practices as far as washing machines are concerned: (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)
LG and Samsung argued they followed the rules 100%, and simply have better products than WhirlpoolU.S. regulators in the Obama and Trump administrations repeatedly agreed that the companies are breaking international trade rules
Under the traditional concept of security (select all that apply, there are one to four correct answers):
Lack of war, or negative security, is at the base of national security Countries focus on protecting themselves against military foreign attacks A country's military and its size and strength are primary factors in security considerations
The Paris Agreement was successful in as much as it built on commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by, amongst others, both the United States and China. However, it has been criticized for (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Lacking mandatory cuts in emissions Having cuts that don't go deep enough
Globalization can (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Lead to unwanted external influence in a country, such as with the Russian interference in the 2016 and 2020 U.S. presidential elections Help create jobs in poor countries Allow for opportunities to learn about other cultures
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 China instituted harsh lockdown measures to stop the spread of the virus The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the COVAX initiative designed to get public private partnerships to help provide vaccines across the world
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
As discussed in the video, why is there so much violence in the Central American states? (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)
Legacies of the 1980s civil wars and the lack of full reconciliation The prevalence of powerful drug gangs, with many members trained in the U.S. The prevalence of significant amounts of guns
What regions hold what percentage of the world's population? Europe, North America, and Oceania combined hold _________________ of the world's population, whereas Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean hold ______________ of the world's population.
Less than 20% / more than 80%
Which of the following are examples of how climate change impacts agriculture (select all that apply; there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Levels of essential vitamins in crops like wheat, rice, soybeans, and other staple grains are reduced by increased carbon in the atmosphere Increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere decreases the nutrient yield of important crops While some crops may see increases in crop yields, many geographic regions will see yield decreases Regions throughout the world may experience greater food scarcity due to decreased crop yields
Which individual actor led Liberian women in non-violent protests against the violence in Liberia, winning the Nobel Peace Prize?
Leymah Gbowee
In what conflict in 2011 did the UN invoke the principle of R2P (Responsibility to Protect) as justification for military intervention?
Libya
With import substitution industrialization (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Local industries received favorable tariff protections, preferences in government contracts, and significant government investments States built "infant," often state owned industries which manufactured products to substitute for foreign imports Latin America saw some economic success between 1930 and 1960, particularly during the global economic expansion after WWII Latin American countries eventually became dependent on overvalued exchange rates, debt, and printing money
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)?
Lockdowns are difficult to enforce when closed markets mean no income One box of masks in Syria costs twice a day's wage
In general:
Many LDCs have enacted policies to reduce population growth, while many MDCs have enacted policies to increase population growth
With the Great Depression:
Many Latin American leaders concluded that they should take forceful steps to encourage local production of manufactured goods
What were some negative consequences of the original green revolution (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Many vulnerable farmers became dependent on expensive and environmentally contaminating pesticides and synthetic fertilizers Loss of local food diversity People around the world eat the same few things Local knowledge that was built over thousands of years of agricultural history was almost lost
When did the U.S. invasion of Iraq start (Operation Iraqi Freedom)?
March 2003
Keynes biographer (Robert Skidelsky) sums up Keynes with three ideas, including (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Markets are inherently volatile
European colonial economic policies can be described as:
Mercantilist
What are megacities?
Metropolitan areas with more than 10 million people
In the United States (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Micro-lending has taken root through Grameen America and other organizations Micro-lending has been supplemented by NGOs that give out "micro-grants"
In what region are more than 30% 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 does "MDGs" stand for?
Millennium Development Goals
In 2015, the UN's ___________________ expired and were replaced by the ____________________.
Millennium Development Goals / Sustainable Development Goals
According to Keynes (as discussed by his biographer Robert Skidelsky), volatile markets can punish:
Millions in society, for the mistakes of a few, causing social unrest
Who founded the Grameen Bank in 1976:
Mohammad Yunus
What is Keynes' approach to stimulating a depressed economy?
More government spending to increase aggregate demand
What is an advantage of cultural globalization?
More opportunities to learn about other cultures
As noted in the introduction to this lesson, how many refugees AND internally displaced people does Ukraine have, given the war that began in 2022?
More than 12 million
As the disease spread, COVID-19 infection rates in the Syrian opposition's strongholds _______________.
More than 50%
How many people have been displaced (internally and across state borders) by the Syrian Civil War (2011-present)?
More than 9 million
What percentage of the Earth's warming has been absorbed by oceans?
More than 90%
According to the most recent estimates (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Most of the gains in lifting people out of poverty have been in two countries, China and India (especially China) Gains in lifting people out of poverty worldwide are expected to reverse in the short term because of COVID-19 10% of the world's population lives on less than $1.90 per day, down from 36% in 1990
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
Which of the following countries has been described as a "high risk proliferator" in the 21st century?
North Korea
If we all lived as densely as people in Manhattan, every human could fit inside ___________.
Norway
Which treaty in 1968 sought to limit the spread of nuclear weapons?
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
Match the characteristics to the weapon.
Nuclear weapons Roots in the secret Manhattan Project research program Used twice (Hiroshima, Nagasaki) Fission or fusion lead to tremendous explosive power Biological weapons Anthrax, ricin, botulinum toxin Bacteria, viruses, fungi Weaponized anthrax stockpiled by both super--powers during the Cold War Chemical weapons Mustard gas, Sarin gas, chlorine gas Used in WWI, during the Iraq-Iran war, and in the Syrian Civil War Used in 1995, in an attack on the Tokyo subway system by a Japanese religious cult
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
The liberal world economic order sought by the United States and other Western countries after WWII was based on:
Open Markets, freer trade, and free flowing capital with some governmental management
Arguments in favor of free trade often include each of the following: (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)
Open trade fosters lower prices for consumers Free trade promotes interdependence among countries and helps maintain international peace Free trade produces overall economic growth and jobs in sectors where the country has a comparative advantage Open trade fosters lower prices for consumers
As discussed in the introduction to this lesson, as of June 2022 how many people in the U.S. had died of Covid-19?
Over 1 million
What is true about Russian oil sales during the first 100 days of the Ukrainian war (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers) ?
Overall, exports of Russian oil and gas fell and Moscow's revenue from energy sales declined, but revenues still exceeded the cost of the Ukraine war They totaled almost $100 billion ($97 billion) High prices offset efforts to reduce demand for Russian oil and gas Europe purchased 61% ($59 billion)
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
Which of the following is an example that shows that genetically modified crops can have good and bad effects?
Pest-killing corn has lowered pesticide use in parts of the world by 90% but has also resulted in some bugs like root worms developing resistance to the bacterial toxin inserted into the corn's DNA
Which of the following are examples that illustrate the space/time connections behind the concept of sustainable development (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Pesticides sprayed in Argentina can harm fish stocks off the coast of Australia Pesticide run-off into rivers affects fish stocks down-stream Economic policies supported today will have an impact on poverty in the future Pollution from Canadian factories affects air quality in the U.S. Decisions made by our grandparents on how to farm the land can affect agricultural practices today
How does plastic affect turtles and other marine life (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Plastic can break down into tiny little pieces and gets inadvertently ingested Plastic straws can become lodged inside turtles or other marine life
Individuals serving as actors on the world stage include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Political leaders, such as Joe Biden and Xi Jinping Industry leaders, such as Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg Celebrities such as Beyoncé and Angelina Jolie
Prior to the crisis, how does Bremmer characterize the international community's response to major crises?
Poor, undermined by rising populism, eroding international institutions, and a lack of leadership in such areas as democratization or climate change
Those pointing out that we need to focus on the structural dimensions of social change, argue that:
Population growth, in particular high fertility, is a consequence rather than a cause of slow economic development
What do we call the graphical representation of the proportions of persons in different age groups in a population?
Population pyramid
What was particularly alarming at the start of the Russian war against Ukraine?
President Putin put Russia's nuclear deterrent forces on high alert
IMF Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) have called for:
Privatization (sale to private owners) of state-owned enterprises (SOEs)
In Export Processing Zones (EPZs):
Products are assembled with duty-free imported parts and then exported
What can we say about the success of the Millennium Development Goals?
Progress was uneven across regions and countries
A founding objective of the United Nations is to (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Promote economic development and human rights Maintain peace and security
Mercantilist approaches to industrialization, seeking to establish desired trade balances and trade profiles, include:
Promoting exports and protecting the economy by restricting imports
Sustainable development has been defined as (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Protection and conservation of living and nonliving resources Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs Sound environmental planning without sacrificing economic and social improvements Targeting changes in technology to enhance economic growth and development A contradiction in terms since current development practices are inherently unsustainable
As noted in your reading, which of the following had the highest 2018 per capita carbon dioxide emissions from consumption of energy?
Qatar
Based on the BBC video, which gives slightly updated numbers than the reading, match the following carbon emissions per person per year to the country.
Qatar (38 tons) US (16 tons) China 7.1 tons UK (5.5)
What name is sometimes used to refer to coral reefs?
Rainforests of the sea
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 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
How could we counteract the impact of fast fashion (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Recycle our clothes Buy quality and consume less Change our attitudes toward fast fashion Repurpose our clothes
What can be done about species extinction (select all that apply; there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Reduce deforestation in the tropics to zero Consume less meat Fly Less
What are some of the reasons why the world's population drastically increased over the past 70 years (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Reduced mortality rates Improved food production and distribution
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 Superpower rivalry
Match the protectionist policy measure with its definition:
Regulations: Rules and standards that can create barriers to the importation of foreign goods Tariff: A tax on imports Quota: A restriction on the number of goods that can be imported Subsidy: Direct government payments to domestic producers
Neoliberal structural adjustment programs call for (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Relaxing government controls on currency and interest rates Opening economies to foreign trade and investment Selling state-owned enterprises
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)?
Religion Geographic proximity Historical memory Ethnicity
What is the name of the idea that argues the international community has a responsibility to intervene in situations where a state fails to protect its population from genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes?
Responsibility to Protect
Which of the following are benefits of the African "Great Green Wall" (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Reverses desertification Helps fight the effects of climate change Tree roots hold water in soil
What are the reasons why small island states are particularly concerned with reducing carbon dioxide emissions (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Rising sea levels could make small island states uninhabitable A rise of just a few feet in sea level could flood small island states
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
What percentage of its budget does the U.S. give in foreign aid?
Roughly 1%
Which of the following has the world's biggest nuclear arsenal?
Russia
Which of the following are real-life examples of cyber-attacks (select all that apply, there are one to four correct answers)?
Russian hackers temporarily shutting down government computers and commercial servers in Estonia in 2007 and in Georgia in 2008 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 businesses, and even medical facilities being forced to operate by pen and paper for several days
Which of the following countries was one of the first to ban plastic bags country-wide?
Rwanda
Which of the following provides evidence that a warming planet is related to human behavior (select all that apply; there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Scientific discoveries that burning coal changes the climate by increasing the levels of carbon in the atmosphere Scientific research showing that temperatures have risen along with carbon dioxide emissions from the nineteenth century
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
The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Seeks to promote national and international policies with respect to migration that follow the rule of law and promote sustainable development and human rights
Samuel Huntington's (1998) "Clash of Civilizations":
Sees globalization as leading to "clashes" between the many different world "civilizations"- including Islam and the West
Which event is seen as a key catalyst for a return to a more traditional focus on military security?
September 11th terrorist attacks, 2001
Under Mao Zedong, China followed a socialist command economy, in which the government (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Set prices and determined employment by assignment Did not see exports as a central part of the development strategy Adopted policies that led China to become impoverished and isolated Almost completely banned foreign investment
What role did Eleanor Roosevelt played after her husband, President Franklin Roosevelt, had died? (select all that apply; there may be one to four possible correct answers)
She was invited to be part of the U.S. delegation to the United Nations
Some downsides seen with structural adjustment programs in LDCs include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Small business owners being overwhelmed by international competition Reduced spending on education, healthcare, infrastructure and other public goods Political institutions being unable to enforce key parts of a free market economy, such as labor rights or environmental protections Privatized industries reducing employment as they seek to compete
What is a key challenge of aging populations?
Smaller cohorts of young people coming into the labor force to support elderly populations
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
The following factors show how globalization has helped in promoting human rights (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Social media platforms have allowed people to organize even when governments try to limit free speech and assembly Information technology has made it easier for human rights NGOs to communicate with their stakeholders and put greater pressure on governments to comply with human rights standards Advances in technology and gains in literacy and education allow more people know about human rights
Match the types of power with the examples:
Soft Power Peace Negotiations Promoting international law and cooperation through diplomacy Hard Power Military Operations Economic Sanctions
Using the attractiveness of a state's reputation to encourage international cooperation is an example of:
Soft power
Are corporations in the U.S. and around the world stepping up when it comes to "greening" their business practices?
Some are, but much more needs to be done
To get Samsung and LG to invest in their states:
South Carolina and Tennessee offered significant investment incentives, similar to the advantages the firms received in South Korea
With which country did the U.S. sign a free trade agreement in 2007 (coming to force in 2012), adding transparency and openness to their relationship?
South Korea
Which countries were known as East Asia's "four tigers," following Japan with the export promotion strategy:
South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore
For much of the 20th century:
Southern Virginia and North Carolina were home to the world's biggest furniture makers and suppliers
What is the name given to China's practice of hiding human rights abuses behind the veil of hosting the Olympics and using some Uyghur participation as proof of their well-being?
Sportswashing
Under the GATT (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
States agreed to lower their tariffs and apply the same tariff rate to all members of the GATT (known as the most-favored nation system) Average global tariffs were lowered from 22% to 5% over roughly 50 years Countries often shifted to new steps to protect their economies, such as by using non-tariff barriers
Mercantilism includes (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
States controlling trade, often protecting home markets while seeking to sell products abroad, so as to gain as much profit and power as possible
East Asian states have pursued strategies that have included (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Strong investments in infrastructure and education
Through _________________, the IMF and World Bank set a series of often stiff requirements when establishing an agreement with a borrowing country, pressing such steps as trade liberalization, fiscal responsibility, and privatization.
Structural Adjustment Programs
Among the countries surveyed, which stands out for having the most unfavorable view of the UN:
Taiwan
Which is NOT one of the challenges China faces today?
Taiwan's political integration with the mainland after 70 years of separation
Which of the following is NOT true about the role of technology in human rights (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Technology cannot be used for positive and negative purposes at the same time Whether people live in developed or underdeveloped countries, technology has benefitted everyone equally
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
In late June 2022, the worst case of migrant deaths due to smuggling into the US occurred when more than 50 migrants were abandoned in the back of a sweltering tractor-trailer in which U.S. state?
Texas
Where did the 1997 East Asian economic crisis begin?
Thailand
What does Human Rights Watch (HRW) want to achieve by highlighting the role of multinational corporations operating in the Uyghur region?
That consumer demand will change corporate behavior
Sovereignty assumes:
That countries are self-governing, have territorial integrity, and self-determination
What is required for Agenda 2030 to be fulfilled (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
That people, including youth, civil society, the media, the private sector, unions, academia, and other stakeholders, generate an unstoppable movement pushing for the required transformations That the needed transitions are embedded in the policies, budgets, institutions, and regulatory frameworks of governments, cities, and local authorities
What is the main critique that developing states (LDCs) levy against industrial states (MDCs) over global environmental issues (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
That the long history of industrialization in MDCs has been the greatest contributor to global environmental problems and MDCs should therefore bear the responsibility for any solutions That the average person in an MDC accounts for significantly more resource consumption than someone in a poorer country
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 That in addition to a lack of war, security needs to ensure that basic human needs are met
Which UN conference or report first popularized the term "sustainable development"?
The 1987 Brundtland Commission report 'Our Common Future'
What is the key UN document that formulated the idea of human security?
The 1994 Human Development Report
Examples of significant economic downturns where states worked to manage capitalism and maintain "aggregate demand" include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
The COVID-19 pandemic (2020- ) The Great Recession (2008-2009)
While NGOs do not have official membership status at the UN, they do have important influence through their close cooperation with _______________:
The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
After the end of the Cold War, the UN created international criminal tribunals to prosecute individuals responsible for ethnic cleansing, genocidal violence and crimes against humanity in which of the following (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
The Former Yugoslavian countries
What was the relationship between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union by the time the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
The Germans and other Axis Powers had invaded the Soviet Union and advanced deep into Soviet territory
What international organization did John Maynard Keynes help create in the aftermath of the Great Depression:
The IMF
What is questionable about the International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s statement that it "did not find any forced, bonded, indentured or child labor" connected to the making of Olympic merchandise in the Uyghur region?
The IOC did not disclose the names of the auditors or of the factories they looked at, and then listed only two apparel companies
Why did the Japanese economy falter in the 1980s (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
The Japanese economy was flush with money and there were some questionable investment decisions, particularly in real estate Close relationships between business, government, and bankers led to ill-advised bank loans and economic decisions, preventing the normal growth and contraction of markets
What led to the official start of World War II in Asia?
The Japanese invasion of China in 1937
The 1997 agreement that contains legally binding emission targets for industrialized countries with respect to key greenhouse gases is:
The Kyoto Protocol
As discussed in the video, many of the immigrants coming into the United States are from:
The Northern Triangle of Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador), the world's deadliest countries outside war zones
Prior the creation of the UDHR, what document first mentions human rights?
The Preamble to the UN Charter
What happened to the MDGs in the drafting of the SDGs?
The SDGs updated and enhanced the MDGs in their first six goals and then built on them
Which UN organ can authorize military intervention to enforce human rights?
The Security Council
Which of the following returned to power when the U.S. withdrew its last forces from Afghanistan in 2021?
The Taliban
The hypothetical example used to explain why groups of individuals might overexploit shared environmental resources even when they know that it could be against their long-term interests is known as:
The Tragedy of the Commons
State sovereignty started to become a cornerstone of international affairs after the signing of which treaty:
The Treaty of Westphalia
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)
What are reasons why the U.S. didn't ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) until well after the treaty had gone into effect (select all that apply, there may be one to four possible correct answers)?
The U.S. was reluctant to expose itself to international criticism The U.S. had concerns that ratifying the treaty could erode its national sovereignty
Which are the top five arms exporting states in the world?
The U.S.A., France, Russia, Italy, China
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
Which country accepts the largest total number of immigrants worldwide?
The United States
What is the name of the key human rights document of the post-WWII era?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Which of the following are ways in which climate change is affecting the oceans and ocean life (select all that apply; there are one to four possible correct answers)?
The acidity of oceans has increased by 30% since the industrial revolution Oceans are expanding in size due to the increased temperature of seawater Shells and skeletons of organisms as well as coral reefs are being dissolved by ocean acidification
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 attack was very well planned and executed The quiet, patient, and deliberate nature of the attack The attack showed restraint, something other Russian cyber entities are not known for
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
While all aspects of globalization are interconnected, examples of "economic globalization" include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
The creation of jobs by Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in poorer countries with cheaper labor The wide variety of choices consumers have when they go to the store
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 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 The sense of shared identity that sparked oppressed peoples to overthrow their colonizers from India to Africa The feelings of national pride and preeminence that spurred European colonization throughout the developing world Strong sense of superiority felt in Nazi Germany, leading to the death of millions
Factory Man PBS video looks at:
The decline of the furniture industry in southern Virginia and North Carolina
A challenge that has developed in recent years surrounding micro-lending has been:
The development of for-profit micro-lending aggressively pushing high-interest loans and focused on maximizing profit
According to the UN Environment Programme, what is the reason why an inclusive green economy is a necessary alternative to the current dominant economic model?
The dominant model generates widespread environmental and health risks, encourages wasteful consumption and production, drives ecological and resource scarcities, and results in inequality
What were the concerns raised with the Kyoto Protocol (select all that apply; there are one to four possible correct answers)?
The fact that key developing countries (i.e., China and India) did not participate meaningfully (i.e., didn't face binding emissions targets) The U.S. did not participate
Cultural relativism is based on the notion that (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
The final authority in determining the rights of a citizenry lies with the people and their government Local traditions trump the rights in the UDHR
Which of the following are among the main criticisms levied against the Millennium Development Goals (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
The goals did not address the holistic nature of development and did not specifically address economic development The goals were too narrow
Under now more assertive Chinese nationalism (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
The government is more willing to require Western companies to follow its rules and to claim Western hypocrisy in the face of criticism Many companies are bending to Beijing's pressure not to criticize Chinese human rights practices because the Chinese market is too large and the blowback in China too acute Western companies operating in China are caught between Beijing's demands for silence and Western demands to avoid forced labor
What is "Smart Power"?
The hard power of coercion and payment, combined with the soft power of persuasion and attraction
What was the immediate context for why the UDHR was drafted (select all that apply; there may be one to four possible correct answers)?
The horror of over 50 million dead in WWIIThe terrible atrocities committed during WWII, such as the Holocaust
Anti-State nationalism can be considered: (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)
The ideology of people who want to overthrow what they see as an illegitimate government The type of nationalism that sparked uprisings against the Dutch in Indonesia after WWII
During the 19th century (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
The industrial revolution in Europe helped spur demand for Latin America's primary product exports The vast majority of people in Latin America suffered from the realities of the transatlantic economy and the liberal economic mantra of the time Latin American elites benefitted from high demand for the region's mining and agricultural exports, buying manufactured products and luxury goods
As noted in the course text, "globalization" can be defined as:
The intensification of economic, political, social, and cultural relations across borders
What is Bremmer's position on Russia's invasion of Ukraine?
The invasion snapped NATO and the international community back into order because it was a step too far
Key "general tendencies" of international population movements in an age of globalization include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
The involvement of an increasing number of countries, both as sending and receiving states Ongoing changes in where people go and where they come from
Which of the following are points of criticism made against the SDGs (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
The large number of goals makes them too unwieldy to implement or sell to the public There are too many goals and targets for them to be effective The goals are presented as if in isolation and this could contribute to missing important connections that undermine the goal of sustainability
Which of the following were contributing factors to the outbreak of the civil war in Syria in 2011 (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
The loss of up to 85% of livestock in some areas Large numbers of people had to move into already crowded cities
Critics of the demographic transition model argue that:
The model applies the record of population change and development in Europe and North America as the universal standard
Between fiscal years 2020 and 2021:
The number of unaccompanied minors detained for illegal entry quadrupled, rising to 146,925
In an era of globalization, the media may lead us to believe that global conflict is increasing, but in reality there is evidence that:
The number of wars has been decreasing
The President of the Republic of Ghana and the Prime Minister of Norway point out (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
The pandemic has utterly exposed fundamental weaknesses in our global system The pandemic has shown beyond doubt how the prevalence of poverty, weak health systems, lack of education, and above all sub-optimal global cooperation, is exacerbating the crisis
What makes tidal energy projects so attractive to the renewable energy sector?
The predictability of tidal waves allow for precise understanding of how much energy can be generated at any time
As a result of the trade conflict over washing machines:
The price of both foreign and domestically produced washers went up
Which of the following are examples of how the Agenda 2030 was, in the 2019 words of UN Secretary General Guterres, "coming to life" (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
The private sector came to understand that green business is good business
The video speaks to building an empathic civilization based on:
The recognition that life is fragile and the human inclination to show solidarity
What does a glaciologist study (select all that apply; there are one to four possible correct answers)?
The relationship between ice flow over time and the earth systems that depend on it How glaciers in Antarctica and elsewhere move and how they have changed over time
State sovereignty is:
The right of states to self-government, with political leaders determining the rules, laws, and processes within their territories
What was the biggest "bazooka" so far with respect to Western sanctions of the Russian economy?
The sanctions against the Russian Central Bank, freezing $500 billion in assets
Which of the following are examples of MDG successes (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
The share of the population in developing regions living on less than $1.25 declined from nearly 50% in 1990 to 14% in 2015 The maternal mortality ratio declined by 45% worldwide Primary school net enrollment increased in developing regions The number of people living in extreme poverty declined substantially
In a socialist system: (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)
The state owns and controls key means of production
The interconnection between Covid-19 and globalization can be seen in (select all that apply there are one to four possible correct answers):
The temporary reduction of greenhouse gas emissions The disruption of global food supplies The spread of the virus from China into a global pandemic
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)?
The top ten causes of death worldwide are diseases and not war 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)
What is the relationship between expected population growth over the next two decades and climate change?
The vast majority of people (75%) are going to be born in regions hardest hit by climate change
Which of the following is NOT an explanation of what the UN Secretary-General means when he says: "the [corona]virus doesn't discriminate but its impacts do"?
The virus affects only older people living in residential care facilities
Which of the following is true (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
The war has cut Ukraine's steel production in half Russia has blocked traditional export routes out of Ukraine Iron ore and semi-finished iron are Ukraine's single largest export
A key aspect of "political globalization" is:
The weakened ability of states to control both what crosses their borders and what happens inside them
What were the ages of the 13 U.S. service members killed in the ISIS-K attack on Kabul airport as U.S. forces withdrew from Afghanistan in August 2021?
The youngest were in their early 20s and the oldest was 31 years old
Developing countries (LDCs) often face "declining terms of trade" because:
Their exports (often agricultural goods or other primary products) often do not bring in enough capital to pay for their imports (often finished goods)
In a scientific study of foreign aid in Ethiopia, researchers found:
There were significant gains for those that received the assistance in all major measures: revenues, savings, food consumption, and total assets
What has the Human Genome Project found that tells us that variations in health outcomes based on race and ethnicity are linked to something other than DNA (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
There's more variation within a like group than between single individuals of different groups DNA shows that all humans are 99.9% the same
In the 2021 fiscal year, a record number of 1.73 million migrant encounters were recorded in the United States. What is the expectation for the 2022 numbers?
They are expected to top 2 million
Why are coral reefs sometimes called the "rainforests of the sea"?
They are home to a quarter of all oceanic fish species
Which of the following is INCORRECT about conventional weapons (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
They are not a threat to international security They have been used less often in conflict than weapons of mass destruction
Which is true about views in the U.S. toward the UN?
They are partisan, with liberals having a far more favorable view of the UN than conservatives
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 asked that the U.S. be made safe for democracy
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 are some of the ways in which MNCs can promote human rights (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
They can use their access to markets around the world as a way of building networks based on real-time data exchanges, allowing the UN faster response time during emergencies Through public private partnerships they can help develop the technology needed for the UN or NGOs to get more data on human rights issues
What happens to 60% of all clothing items within one year?
They end up in landfills
What steps have the Russians taken with respect to food production in Ukraine (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
They have stolen Ukrainian crops They have fired at farmers and tractors They have shelled farms with high-explosive projectiles, leaving piglets and calves screaming as they were roasted alive
Which of the following is NOT one of the explanations given by the UN Secretary-General for why people with disabilities are among the hardest hit by COVID-19?
They have well-resourced support networks
Because Samsung and LG faced retaliatory tariffs placed on them by U.S. regulators:
They moved some production to China (and later Thailand, Vietnam, and the U.S.), which didn't face the tariffs placed on South Korea
First-generation rights are also known as negative rights because:
They prohibit certain government action and are therefore based on the absence of government interference
What benefits can be gained from having green roofs (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
They reduce the ambient temperature They reduce the building's energy consumption They save millions of gallons of storm water runoff because the water is absorbed by the soil and the plants
Which writer first proposed a negative relationship between human population growth and the supply of food and other resources?
Thomas Malthus
With the efforts toward deregulation/liberalization of agriculture in India, many farmers (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Thought they would "get wiped out," as reforms came to a sector that is "widely seen as costly and inefficient, with outdated infrastructure" Accused Prime Minister Modi of doing the bidding of wealthy industrialists Feared business conglomerates, like the Reliance group, would now take over agriculture and put small farmers out of business
How does Tooze believe globalization is being reshaped (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Through a shift away from the idea that globalization will bring convergence and harmony By the war in Ukraine, through this is only part of a broader set of forces By tensions between the U.S. and China, the world's two largest economies
Which two immigration policies has the Biden administration tried to change, but its efforts have been blocked by judges, leading to long legal battles? (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)
Title 42, which allows the border patrol to expel almost all undocumented migrants seeking entry on public health grounds (particularly the possible spread of Covid-19) Former President Trump's controversial "Remain in Mexico" policy, which requires migrants to wait until their asylum cases in the US can be heard
The European Union was created:
To build closer relations among European states so that they would not again go to war
What did U.S. President Biden pledge at the 2021 global climate summit?
To cut the US's greenhouse gas emissions in half from 2005 levels by 2030
What was agreed at Rio+20?
To develop action-oriented, global, universally applicable sustainable development goals
As discussed in the context of Uruguay, what is the role of a human rights rapporteur (select all that apply, there may be one to four possible correct answers)?
To ensure justice and compensation for survivors of human rights abuses To assess progress in discovering the truth about past atrocities committed in a country
Capital (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Today crosses borders at lightning speed, with over $6 trillion traded every dayIs another word for money In the past, largely stayed at home, in domestic banks and stock markets Can be in the form of foreign direct investment, foreign portfolio investment, foreign aid, and remittances from migrants sending money back home
Proponents of free trade argue:
Trade increases overall employment and growth, and can shift jobs to where a country has comparative advantages
The removal or reduction of tariffs or quotas on the trading of specific goods to stimulate freer trade is known as:
Trade liberalization
Match the following terms with the concept of security.
Traditional security -Importance of military "hard" power -Protect against external threat -Focus on a state's military preparedness ("security through armaments") Human security -Shared interests and cooperation between states -Importance of non-state actors -Basic human needs -Multiple causes of insecurity -Focus on interconnected security ("security through sustainable human development")
Which of the following was adopted at the UN in July 2017?
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (treaty banning nuclear weapons)
According to the reading, which statement below is INCORRECT:
Twenty-five of the bottom thirty-two countries in infrastructure are in Latin America
Which of the following is the leading arms selling state in the world?
U.S.
Which of the following countries has six of the ten biggest wind farms in the world?
US
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
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 Belarus Kazakhstan
Which of the following is true about global markets and food (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Ukraine grows enough food to feed 400 million people Ukraine and Russia together account for one-third of the world's wheat exports Russia's invasion and its blockade of Ukrainian ports are preventing Ukraine from exporting its grain
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council are:
United Kingdom, United States, China, Russia, France
In total dollars, which country gives the most in economic aid?
United States
Which of the following states have not become one of the States Parties to the Rome Statute that created the International Criminal Court, the ICC (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
United States of America China Russia
Which of the following are examples of regenerative agricultural practices (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Use of cover cropsUse of methods to encourage the soil to store carbon in the ground Rotational grazing
The Cornucopian perspective rests on the following ideas (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Use of natural resources is best managed through market forces Technological innovation can overcome problems of population growth
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 the spread of weapons and weapons technology across state borders
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)?
Vietnam Korea
Match the weapons to the categories:
WMDs Atomic bombs Mustard gas Sarin gas Anthrax and other biological toxins Conventional weapons Handgun Machine gun Aircraft carrier Tank
What are proxy wars (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Wars such as those seen in Korea and Vietnam These are wars within or between smaller states where the conflict parties are supported by (and thus serve the interests of) other powers
The License Raj:
Was the Indian example of import substitution, with the government creating a lot of red tape (permits and licenses) to protect domestic industries
Because of the tariffs placed on imported steel, aluminum, and other products by the Trump administration, the video points to which specific product the Canadians and Europeans targeted for retaliation?
Washing Machines
Which of the following are greenhouse gases (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Water vapor Hydrofluorocarbons Carbon dioxide Ozone
According to the video:
We all descended from the same ancestors in Africa and we must broaden our identity to one human family
Colonies (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Were often restructured by the dominant country to extract raw materials Provided captive markets for the colonizer's exports
What point is made about Russian food production?
Western countries have very deliberately not sanctioned Russia's food and fertilizer exports for global food security reasons
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 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.
Neopatrimonialism is:
When a ruler or ruling elites treat the state as an extension of their own personal property or interests
Which of the following are examples through which technological innovations have been successfully used to promote human rights (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
When phone apps are used to document election violence, police violence, and other human rights violations When cellphones are used to warn farmers of crop rot When Egyptian protesters in 2011 used Twitter to mobilize against their authoritarian rule
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
According to Russia's Ambassador to the UK, under what circumstances would Russia consider the use of tactical nuclear weapons?
When the existence of the Russian state is in danger
The difference between a negative and a positive obligation imposed on states by human rights rests on ______________________:
Whether a government needs to act to ensure that rights are protected
Evidence of globalization can be found (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
With the diffusion of cultural values rejecting human rights abuses When Atlanta Braves jerseys are found outside the United States With the spread of air pollution from China In the popularity of CNN in foreign countries
Karl Marx (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Witnessed the grim working conditions and abject poverty of millions of workers during the industrial revolution Believed that governments in capitalist countries could not be trusted because the state would always defend wealthy interests
The majority of the world's refugees and internally displaced people are:
Women and children
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was the precursor to the:
World Trade Organization (WTO)
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)?
Zika West Nile
Second generation: Economic and social rights
access to health right to leisure right to education
First generation: Civil and political rights
freedom of thought life, liberty, and security of person to be free from torture
Third generation: Solidarity rights
participate freely in cultural life enjoy the arts and share in scientific advancements right to a just social and international order
