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

Of what they consider forces of evil.

What are some obstacles to development in Africa?

Famine and disease like HIV/AIDS

What effect has globalization had on the world?

Created economic interdependence

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT

All religions are monotheistic.

What is the difference between developed and developing nations?

Developed nation is industrialized, developing nation isn't.

People of Buddhist faith refer to God as

There is no specific reference to God in Buddhim

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

the creation of a common currency, the Euro.

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

use violence against civilians to achieve some political purpose.

Outcomes of the Cold War were

Communism in many Eastern European countries ended.

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

To prevent the spread of nuclear weapons to other nations.

Organizations important to globalization include:

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

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

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