Modern World Issues-NYS Regents Prep1

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa was established to:

Which international organization focuses on public health and combating diseases worldwide?

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

What is the main purpose of the OPEC?

Which of the following is a non-governmental organization (NGO) known for its human rights work?

Global terrorism in the 21st century has most often been associated with:

Cultural diffusion is best exemplified by:

The emergence of English as a common global language is primarily due to:

The Arab Spring was a series of protests and uprisings that began in:

The digital divide refers to:

The term "carbon footprint" refers to:

Which international event showcases cultural diversity and promotes global unity through sports?

Cybersecurity has become a global concern due to:

A major consequence of deforestation in regions like the Amazon is:

Which organization works to ensure children’s rights, education, and well-being worldwide?

Founded in 1945, their mission includes build a culture of peace, eradicate poverty, & promote sustainable development

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations in:

During what revolution did most modern environmental issues begin?

The Indian independence movement led by Mahatma Gandhi is best characterized by:

High birth rates, improved medical care, and lack of reproductive knowledge in developing nations contribute to

Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest primarily contributes to:

Which modern environmental issues are caused by humans?

What is the most significant concern about the spread of nuclear technology to additional countries?

What is the main goal of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

What is the main purpose of the United Nations (UN)?

Modern jobs which are connected to environmental issues and are therefore intend to not be harmful to the environment

The Kyoto Protocol (1997) is an international agreement aimed at:

Which organization was established to govern and promote free trade among member nations?

Globalization is best defined as:

Which factor most significantly contributed to the wave of decolonization in Africa and Asia after World War II?

The partition of British India in 1947 resulted in the creation of:

The European Union (EU) was primarily created to:

The international community often responds to nuclear proliferation by:

NATO is a military alliance originally created to:

Which of the following is a characteristic of authoritarian governments?

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) primarily assists countries by:

A global trend in women’s rights during the late 20th and early 21st centuries has been:

The term "outsourcing" in a global economy refers to:

A major criticism of globalization is that it:

All are modern environmental issues EXCEPT-

Brexit refers to:

Which invention has most significantly transformed global communication in the 21st century?

Which leader is associated with the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa?

The Green Revolution refers to:

Which country experienced a significant democratic transition during the 1990s after the fall of communism?

Which of the following is a positive effect of globalization?

Which of the following is an example of a global cultural phenomenon?

Which of the following is a consequence of increased automation in industries?

OPEC influences the global economy by:

All of the following are issues facing the modern world EXCEPT: