The major goal of radical (extreme) religious and cultural terrorist groups is the destruction

Of what they consider forces of evil.

What is the difference between developed and developing nations?

Developed nation is industrialized, developing nation isn't.

Outcomes of the Cold War were

Communism in many Eastern European countries ended.

Organizations important to globalization include:

United Nations, World Bank, and the World Trade Organization.

What effect has globalization had on the world?

Created economic interdependence

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT

All religions are monotheistic.

What are some obstacles to development in Africa?

Famine and disease like HIV/AIDS

The major goal of radical (extreme) religious and cultural terrorist groups is

use violence against civilians to achieve some political purpose.

One of the most important economic impacts of the European Union (EU) was

the creation of a common currency, the Euro.

People of Buddhist faith refer to God as

There is no specific reference to God in Buddhim

What was the purpose of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty?

To prevent the spread of nuclear weapons to other nations.

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1
Wearing certain clothing, building certain homes, planting and harvesting certain crops
Interaction with Environment
Empire Building
Power and Authority
Economics
2
The following is TRUE regarding terrorism.
All of these answers are true.
The Islamic group Al Qaeda was responsible for 9/11 in the U.S.
Terrorists have sought to obtain and use WMD.
Osama bin Laden was the leader of Al Qaeda.
3
Which world region has suffered the most from the AIDS / HIV epidemic?
Latin America
Western Europe
Sub-Saharan Africa
Asia and the Pacific
4
Making fun of the clothing an Amish person wears is an example of
Religious Teaching
Ethical Differentiation
Cultural Diffusion
Ethnocentrism
5
Religions have spread worldwide. This is an example of
Cultural Diffusion
Ethnocentrism
Religious Teaching
Ethical Systems
6
All religions share basic beliefs. Which of the following is NOT a shared belief?
A belief in God, gods, OR a higher power.
A code of conduct (rules to live by).
A holy / sacred book.
A specific dress code.
7
Nationalism, ethnocentrism, spreading religion, seeking natural resources.
Empire Building
Economics
Interaction with Environment
Power and Authority
8
The major goal of radical (extreme) religious and cultural terrorist groups is the destruction
Of what they consider forces of evil.
Of all forms of government.
of subway stations and shopping malls.
Of government and religious buildings.
9
The two major sects / branches of Islam are
Sunni and Shia
Torah and Ganges
Brahma and Vishnu
Orthodox and Conservative
10
Half of the world's population earns less than $2 a day. This social issue is most directly related to
the environment
Poverty
Desertification
Deforestation
11
People of Islamic faith refer to God as
Yahweh
Buddha
Jehovah
Allah
12
Which of the following was a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States?
Increased aviation security.
The USA Patriot Act.
All of the above.
Military action in Afghanistan.
13
People of Jewish faith refer to God as
Buddha
Yahweh
Jehova
Allah
14
What is the difference between developed and developing nations?
Developed nation is industrialized, developing nation isn't.
Both developed and developing nations are industrializing.
Both developed and developing nations are industrialized.
A developing nation is industrialized, developed nation isn't.
15
Outcomes of the Cold War were
Communism in many Eastern European countries ended.
the rise of the Asian Tigers.
Democracies in many Western European countries ended.
outsourcing for economic gain.
16
The Koran is the holy scripture of which faith
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
17
Latin America has undergone many changes since the 1950's. Many countries are now moving toward
agribusiness for equal distribution and wealth.
Democratic governments.
managed Democratic economies.
Communist governments.
18
Which of the following is NOT a religion, but instead a branch, sect, or denomination.
Judaism
Islam
Catholicism
Buddhism
19
Organizations important to globalization include:
Irish Republican Army, Taliban, and Green Revolution
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights & International Space Station
United Nations, World Bank, and the World Trade Organization.
Amnesty International and the African National Congress
20
The largest world population can be found on which continent?
Asia
Japan
China
Africa
21
The global economy refers to financial transactions that
are controlled or overseen by the United Nations.
decrease one nation's dependence on another.
cross international boarders.
occur anywhere in the world.
22
These help provide a framework of right and wrong and good versus evil.
Cultural Interaction
Science and Technology
Religious and Ethical Systems
Revolution
23
What effect has globalization had on the world?
Reduced the variety of goods and services
Emergence of trade organizations like UNICEF
Raised prices of goods and services
Created economic interdependence
24
Trade, migration, conquest, and cultural diffusion.
Religious and Ethical Systems
Cultural Interaction
Science and Techology
Revolution
25
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT
All religions are monotheistic.
All religions teach peace.
All religions have a sacred book or books.
All religions have a variation of the golden rule.
26
Money, trade, barter.
Interaction with Environment
Empire Building
Power and Authority
Economics
27
What are some obstacles to development in Africa?
Terrorism
Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
Famine and disease like HIV/AIDS
Forced population control
28
Improved health and life expectancy, more efficient ways of accomplishing things, communication
Cultural Interaction
Science and Technology
Revolution
Religious and Ethical Systems
29
The major goal of radical (extreme) religious and cultural terrorist groups is
use violence against civilians to achieve some political purpose.
multiply their forces in order to achieve dominance.
ignore international law and spread WMD.
destroy government and religious buildings.
30
Dictators, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Kings / Queens.
Empire Building
Interaction with Environment
Economics
Power and Authority
31
Which document helps to provide for human rights around the world?
Progress of the Worlds' Women
Declaration of Commitment to HIV / AIDS
World Health Organization
Helsinki Accords
32
One of the most important economic impacts of the European Union (EU) was
None of the above.
Taiwan was allowed to join and this strengthened the EU.
the creation of a common currency, the Euro.
all of the Eastern European countries joined the EU.
33
People of Buddhist faith refer to God as
Allah
Yahweh
There is no specific reference to God in Buddhim
Buddha
34
Overthrowing or replacement of government / political system or a change of ideas / thoughts.
Cultural Interaction
Religious and Ethical Systems
Revolution
Science and Technology
35
What was the purpose of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty?
To prevent the spread of nuclear weapons to other nations.
To avoid the use of nuclear weapons as a first response.
To eliminate stockpiles of nuclear weapons.
To prohibit the creation of nuclear weapons.

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