Global Issues Test 1
When did World War I start?
1914
When did the Holocaust take place?
1933-1945
How many states possess nuclear weapons?
9
What are some contemporary challenges to UN peacekeeping (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
A concern to protect civilians from armed groups The asymmetric nature of conflict Conflicts are increasingly complex and volatile
Anti-State nationalism can be considered:
A driving force of anti-colonialism The ideology of people who want to overthrow what they see as an illegitimate government The type of nationalism that sparked uprisings against governments in the Middle East starting in 2010 (the "Arab Spring")
What was "Operation Desert Storm"?
A large-scale air and ground operation to liberate Kuwait in 1991
What biological weapons agent was mailed to members of the U.S. government and the press in 2001?
Anthrax
Nationalism and Religion (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Are generally considered the only two forces that can legitimate social violence (as opposed to personal violence) Can be considered the two most powerful forms of identification in the world today
Who was the first truly post-Cold War president?
Bill Clinton
Nationalism (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers
Can be both pro-state and anti-state
Sovereignty (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Can be seen in a negative form when a repressive state throws a person in jail for trumped up or fabricated reasons Is seen when a state deports immigrants who have illegally crossed borders looking for a better life
What 1996 treaty sought to halt all nuclear test explosions?
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
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)
Which of the following organizations is NOT an International Governmental Organization (IGO)?
Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières)
What is a common critique of Multinational Corporations (MNCs, sometimes called TNCs) as global actors?
Due to their economic strength and global networks, they exercise too much power
What was the relationship between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union by the time the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 (select all that apply)?
German forces had advanced deep into Soviet territory The Germans and other Axis Powers had invaded the Soviet Union
International Governmental Organizations (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
Weapons of mass destruction (WMD) seem to strengthen deterrence because they:
Increase the damage that can be inflicted on an attacker
A state
Is a political unit that has sovereignty over a geographic area Is synonymous with a country Has roots in the Treaty of Westphalia of 1648
Which of the following countries possess nuclear weapons (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Israel Not- Iraq, Germany, Argentina
What did the change from UNOSOM I to UNOSOM II say about how leaders think about security? (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)
It indicates that rather than only thinking in military terms, world leaders wanted to see security as about both ending civil war and ending starvation. It illustrates that security requires both military and non-military approaches
Which of the following were consequences of the U.S. war in Iraq (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Large number of civilians caught in crossfire Decade of conflict Increasing Sunni-Shia sectarian violence in Iraq with spill-over across borders
Created after the First World War, the __________ was an attempt by states to create a collective security organization:
League of Nations
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):
Led to the enhancement of sovereignty and national identity in world affairs Paved the way for rulers to exert sovereignty over specific areas, as opposed to the fuzzy boundaries found under feudalism
What is the traditional understanding of UN peacekeeping (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
Lightly armed and neutral UN "Blue Helmets" are stabilizing regional conflicts through the separation of conflict parties The UN's efforts to monitor conflict parties who already agreed to a ceasefire
Which individual actor was shot in the face because of her work promoting the rights of women and girls in Pakistan, winning the Nobel Peace Prize?
Malala Yousafzai
When did the U.S. invasion of Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom) start?
March 2003
How many people have been displaced (internally and across state borders) by the Syrian Civil War (2011-present)?
More than 9 million
Which of the following is NOT true about Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and their impact on international affairs?
NGOs are solely responsible for inter-state cooperation
What led to the official start of World War II in Europe?
Nazi Germany's invasion of Poland
Which of the following countries has been described as a "high risk proliferator" in the 21st century?
North Korea
which treaty in 1968 sought to limit the spread of nuclear weapons?
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) has been the focus of increasing 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
Nationalism is (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
One of the most important forms of human identity A shared sense of identity that has a purpose of gaining or keeping control of a group's destiny
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 Donald Trump and Xi Jinping Industry leaders, such as Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg
What outcome(s) were achieved at the 2018 Summit meeting between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
President Trump suggested canceling US-South Korean joint military exercises The agreement created a symbolic win for both leaders The agreement created political space to hold further talks
Nation-states (one nation within one state):
Rarely exist in the strictest sense of the term, if national identity is based on ethnicity
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 principle of national self-determination
What influenced the horizontal proliferation of nuclear weapons during the Cold War (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)
Regional competition (rivalry between neighbors) Quest for security and prestige
Who is the biggest customer of U.S. weapons?
Saudi Arabia
Which event is described by the authors as the catalyst for a return to a more traditional focus on military security?
September 11th terrorist attacks, 2001
Which of the following countries voluntary gave up their nuclear weapons programs (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
South Africa Ukraine
According to the Pew survey, people in _____________ had the highest (most percentage positive) opinion of the UN, while people in ______________ had the lowest (least percentage positive) opinion of the UN
Sweden, india
Which of the following were came about because of proliferation concerns (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
The Iraq War (2003) Confrontation with North Korea`
What led to the official start of World War II in Asia?
The Japanese invasion of China in 1937
State sovereignty started to become a cornerstone of international affairs after the signing of which treaty:
The Treaty of Westphalia
The Secretary General of the UN is:
The UN's chief bureaucrat, with some standing and diplomatic soft power
Which of the following was the reason for why the US decided to openly participate militarily in WWII?
The attacks by the Japanese against the U.S. at Pearl Harbor, HI
The benefits that all International Governmental Organizations (IGOs) offer their members include:
The creation of habits of cooperation between states
State sovereignty is
The right of states to self-government, with political leaders determining the rules, laws, and processes within their territories
Nationalism can be seen in
The singing of the national anthem at baseball games Nazi repression of Jews, Gypsies, and others during WWII The push by the Kurdish people for self-determination
What 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. They protested President Wilson's refusal to call out racist violence against African Americans who were preparing to fight in WWI.
What was the relationship between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union when the German army invaded Poland on September1, 1939 (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
They had agreed to divide territories in Poland and Eastern Europe into German and Soviet spheres of influence They had signed a non-aggression pact and agreed not to attack each other
Which of the following causes the highest number of deaths worldwide?
Tuberculosis
Civic Nationalism (multiple)
U.S. and Canada, Unites society through such factors as territory, citizenship, and legal rights
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 Horizontal proliferation is the spread of weapons and weapons technology across state borders Horizontal proliferation is when one state buys weapons from another state
The French Revolution (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):
Was an important moment in setting the roots of modern nationalism Greatly strengthened the idea of popular sovereignty
Which of the following is an example of horizontal weapons proliferation (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?
When Brazil equips its army with Russian attack helicopters When Israel sells American anti-tank missiles to Iran.
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 are reasons for 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 As arms build-ups occur, chances of accidental use increase When states decide to use weapons in conflict, both soldiers and citizens are in danger
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)?
ethnicity, religion, civic community, Geographic Proximity
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
In what region are four of the U.S.' top five arms customers?
middle east
