Module 11
Which of the following statements is NOT true of modern terrorism?
Modern terrorists have been largely successful in achieving their political objectives.
Which of the following is an example of domestic terrorism?
Oklahoma City bombing, 1995
Who orchestrated the 2001 attacks on the United States?
Osama bin Laden
What was the last major disease pandemic?
Spanish Influenza
The perceived grievances of al-Qaeda against the United States and its allies include all the following EXCEPT:
U.S. failure to support the mujahideen in their war against the Soviet Union
Global warming refers to
the rise in global temperatures caused by atmospheric pollution such as the emissions of cars and factories.
What is the most common pattern of internal migration in today's world?
urban-to-rural
How does environmental degradation impact poverty?
with a loss of production, there is greater reliance on charity
The goals of feminism in industrialized nations after World War II include all the following EXCEPT
women's suffrage.
Why was the Iranian Revolution a flashpoint for modern terror?
Why was the Iranian Revolution a flashpoint for modern terror?
How does crossbreeding make better crops?
Taking two varieties of the same plant and breeding them can create healthier and stronger varieties.
In the 1970s, OPEC demonstrated that
an alliance in control of a valuable resource could exert control over the global economy.
What is the "Green Revolution"?
changes in technology to utilize greener methods and resources
Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to modern poverty?
growth of democracy
Which may be the most sinister aspect of growing servitude?
growth of human trafficking in the sex trade
Women in communist nations:
have achieved true and lasting equality.
To what does the term "climate change" most usually refer?
increases in global temperatures due to greenhouse gas emissions
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights:
is the foundational document of international human rights law.
Which was NOT a disease all but wiped out by vaccines?
mumps
Why has the number of international organizations been growing?
realization that nations cannot handle global issues alone
One objective that the EU and ASEAN share in common is a commitment to
removing barriers to trade between member states.
What is a "reconstructed ethnicity"?
sanitation and simplification of native culture for tourist consumption
Which was NOT a result of the creation of the birth control pill?
support of conservative religious groups
What technology was the first to enabled people to directly communicate with each other over long distances?
telephone
What is an Indian "dowry death?"
the death of young wives at the hands of their new family if they do not meet expectations.
According to the textbook, what is the definition of terrorism?
the deliberate and systematic use of violence against civilians, with the aim of advancing political, religious, or ideological causes
How many people travel by aircraft on a daily basis?
2 million
Which of the following was NOT a factor in the Japanese postwar "economic miracle"?
Abundant reserves of oil and gas fueled postwar industrialization.
What was the "special target" of the war in Iraq?
oil
In spite of cultural prejudices against women in Asia, women have emerged as political leaders in all of the following countries EXCEPT
China.
Which of the following statements is NOT true of modern global consumption?
Global consumption is entirely one way: the tastes of the United States are imposed on the rest of the world.
Which of the following European nations uses the Euro?
Greece
Which group came to support the Taliban in Afghanistan?
Al-Qaeda
What happened in Iraq after American troops were withdrawn?
An American-style republic was formed and routed extremism.
Which leader of global women's rights was held under house arrest in Myanmar?
Aung Sang Suu Kyi
Why was hive collapse blamed on genetic engineering?
Changes in the genetics of plants designed to kill pests killed all insects.
What organization had created itself as the new caliphate?
Islamic State
What is the biggest source of terrorism in modern times?
Islamic fundamentalism
Which is an example of internal migration?
Mexican nationals crossing into the United States
Which of the following is NOT a good example of the Americanization of global culture?
Rolex watches
What caused the Group of Six to turn into the G20?
The European Union joined the organization.
The purpose of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was to
eliminate barriers to free trade.
Why is globalization an issue?
The world is losing its resources at a faster rate.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of modern global corporations?
They have helped provide more money for social services and welfare programs.
Which of the following would NOT be a good example of an NGO?
United Nations
What is the impact of colonialism on poverty?
economic dependence
Which of the following is a pull factor in immigration?
education
The Club of Rome is a collection of scientists and theorists who
fear a population bomb.
What medical innovation was discovered by Alexander Fleming?
penicillin
What advancement in transportation technology has made the quick transport of large numbers of goods to market possible?
shipping containers
The "Arab Spring" was primarily influenced by what communication technology?
social media
What is the meaning of the Arabic work jihad?
struggle
One significant result of the electronic information age is that
the gulf between the technological haves and have-nots has widened.
Between 2005 and 2050, population is predicted to continue growing in all the following world regions EXCEPT
Europe
Between 2005 and 2050, population is expected to continue growing in all the following world regions EXCEPT
Europe.
Why did the "Green Revolution" lead to an increase in unemployment?
Mechanization led to fewer farmworkers needed.
Which of the following is NOT one of Asia's "little tigers"?
Vietnam
As a result of China's one-child policy,
a significant number of girl babies are missing.
What was Gregory Pincus responsible for?
birth control pill
In terms of migration, which is NOT considered a push factor?
educational opportunities