Chapter 36- Global Interdependence

What types of jobs are on the increase in developed nations ?

The types of jobs that has increased in developed nations are Manufacturing jobs.

global economy

Economy linking the economies of many nations

genetic engineering

Use of genes to develop new products and cures

How have computers changed everyday living ?

Computers changed everyday living by communicating faster people and give people more information quicker. It is a social network.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

A 1948 statement in which the United Nations declared that all human beings have rights to life, liberty, and security. Declarations of the Rights of man. During French Revolution, John Locke, Voltaire.

AIDS

A disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus(HIV). This condition progressively reduces the effectiveness of the immune system and leaves individuals susceptible to infections and tumors.

USA Patriot Act

An anti-terrorism bill of 2001 that strengthened governmental rights to detain foreigners suspected of terrorism and prosecute terrorist crimes.

NAme three aspects of culture that have become international.

As a result of these mass media, the world's popular culture now includes elements from many different cultures. Popular culture includes music, sports, clothing styles, food, and hobbies. American television shows have become popular around the world. Broadcasts of some sporting events can reach millions of people in all corners of the globe. Music has also become international.

cyberterrorism

Attacks on information systems for political reasons

green revolution

Attempt to increase food resources worldwide

popular culture

Cultural elements- such as sports( Greek Olympics, stick fighting and gladeator), music( classical music and jazz), movies(realism, romantism,tragic, homer, oddyess and theater), and clothing- that reflect a group's common background

Section 5

Cultures Blend in a Global Age

What environmental problems have resulted from economic growth ?

Economic growth has also caused environmental problems. Burning coal and oil has polluted the air. It has also caused acid rain and contributed to global warming.

What Western aspects of culture have spread throughout the world ?

English is a major world language. About 500 million people speak English as their first or second language. More people speak Mandarin Chinese. But English speakers are more widely spread throughout the world. Western clothes can be seen throughout the world. The Western idea of materialism—placing high value on owning things—has also spread. Some ideas have also traveled from East to West. The worlds of art and literature have become more international in recent years.

Section 2

Global Economic Development

Section 3

Global Security Issues

Department of Homeland Security

In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, a new department in the federal government was created to coordinate efforts to improve security at home, called the

developed nation

Industrialized nation

How did the September 11 attacks affect the way Americans looked at life ?

It affected the way Americans looked at life by After September 11, many Americans became afraid that terrorist attacks could happen to them. About 3,000 people died in all the attacks. The dead included more than 340 New York City firefighters and 60 police officers.

Why is genetic engineering an important development ?

It is an important development because the better understanding of genes makes new advance in agriculture.

Name two specific approaches toward collective security.

One thing is that the UN have peacekeeping troops , they try to stop violence, and Another approach to world peace has been to limit weapons of mass destruction( WMD). These include nuclear weapons, chemical weapons, and biological weapons.

What types of weapons do terrorists use ?

The type of weapons that the terrorists use were bombs and bullets, Some terrorist groups have used biological and chemical weapons.

refugees

People who leave their home because they are forced out, but not because they are being officially relocated or enslaved.

What problems can result from the global movement of people ?

Some problems that can result from the global movement of people are people were in over populated refugees camps, they suffer hunger and disease, and political problems.

Section 4

Terrorism

Section 1

The Impact of Science and Technology

free trade

The absence of government intervention of any kind in international trade, so that trade takes place without any restrictions between individuals or firms in different countries.

Which area of the world has been hardest hit by the AIDS epidemic ?

The areas in the world that has been hit by AIDS the hardest are Sub- Saharan Africa has suffered most from the epidemic.

What has caused most of the terrorist activity in Africa ?

The causes of most the terrorist activity in Africa was civil arrest and regional wars.

gender inequality

The difference between men and women in terms of wealth and status.( Malalah)

Name three steps that have been taken in the direction of free trade.

The three steps that have been taken in the direction of free trade was some nations in Europe joined together to create free trade, which has helped grow European Union to become a powerful trading bloc, North American Free Trade Agreement was created, and Latin America set up its on free trade.( known as ALBA)

Terrorism

The use of, or threatened use of, force or violence against individuals or property for the purpose of intimidating or causing fear for political or social ends

What problems or challenges can cultural blending bring ?

They worry that their own culture will be swallowed up by other cultures. Some countries have adopted policies that reserve television broadcast time for national programming.

Give three example of international cooperation in space.

Three examples of international cooperation in space were the U.S. and the Soviet Union spacecrafts docked together. 14 nations worked together to build ISS and the US and European countries worked together to put the

Name two events that have been important in the worldwide struggles for human rights.

Two events that have been important in the world wide struggle for human rights are violations of fundamental rights continue to occur around the world. One type of violation occurs when governments try to stamp out political dissent. They pushed for new laws that gave them greater equality. Since the 1970s, women have made notable gains, especially in the areas of education and work. Even so, gender inequality still is an issue.

Internet

Worldwide computer network

political dissent

difference of opinion over political issues

sustainable growth

economic development that meets people's needs but preserves the environment & conserves resources for future generations

ozone layer

layer of atmosphere that blocks dangerous rays from the sun

emerging nation

nation that is still developing industry

materialism

placing high value on owning things. Secular, reformation , in contrast to spiritual ideas.

cloning

process of creating identical copies of DNA for research and other purposes

International Space Station

project, involving 16 nations, to build a huge laboratory in space.

Proliferation

spread;(increase weapons) in contrast to demilitarization which is limiting weapons or arms. S.A.L.T strategic arms limit treaty