The Cold War prompted the United States and Soviet Union to:

compete with each other to explore space

Western colonial domination of the Middle East is one historical reason why the region has:

become a training ground for terrorism

What was a primary cause of famine in Sudan and Ethiopia in the 1970s and 1980s?

War disrupted food distribution

When the Soviet Union collapsed, what happened to its stockpiles of nuclear materials?

They became difficult to maintain and secure

What was the purpose of the Kyoto Protocol that went into effect in 2005?

It sets limits on the emission of “greenhouse” gases

What important change to the world economy took place in the 1990s?

The trade volume from the Pacific Rim grew dramatically

After the reunification of Germany

neo-Nazis stepped up attacks on foreign workers

Which of the following statements about the economic status of women is true?

Women own less than 1 percent of world property

What is a true statement about the economies of the developing world?

The gap between rich and poor nations is growing

According to anti-globalizers what effect does globalization often have on developing nations?

It creates economic specialization

Many older members of the European Union think that it's expansion into Eastern Europe will :

weaken the EU’s overall economy

What is the basic purpose of the International Space Station that will be completed in 2010?

It will be a space laboratory for scientists

Which of the following is considered to be a benefit of global trade?

It exposes people to new ideas and technology

What statement is true about the economies of Taiwan Hong Kong Singapore & South Korea in 1990

They made electronic goods for export to developed nations

The work of Dr. Jonas Salk was significant because he

developed a vaccine against polio

According to U.S. President George W. Bush, the best deterrent to terrorism is

the worldwide spread of democracy

Rosalind Franklin, J.D. Watson, & F.H.C. Crick made a breakthrough in science by showing that

DNA in chromosomes determine heredity

Worldwide economic interdependence:

is a result of the rise of free trade

What resulted when a financial crisis struck Thailand in 1997?

The crisis affected countries around the world

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1
The Cold War prompted the United States and Soviet Union to:
compete with each other to explore space
build the Space Shuttle to conduct experiments
develop the International Space Station
launch rockets to destroy each other’s satellites
2
Western colonial domination of the Middle East is one historical reason why the region has:
become a training ground for terrorism
close ties with Western nations
become reluctant to trade with Western nations
rejected Islamic fundamentalism
3
Pollution caused by toxic chemicals in the air falling back to the Earth is called:
global warming
acid rain
erosion
ozone depletion
4
What was a primary cause of famine in Sudan and Ethiopia in the 1970s and 1980s?
Aid groups were poorly organized
Food programs were poorly funded
Aid groups were not focused on African problems
War disrupted food distribution
5
When the Soviet Union collapsed, what happened to its stockpiles of nuclear materials?
They were used up in nuclear power plants throughout Russia
They were bought by the United States and destroyed
They became difficult to maintain and secure
it was destroyed by the International Atomic Energy Agency
6
What was the purpose of the Kyoto Protocol that went into effect in 2005?
It sets guidelines for the use of nuclear power
It sets limits on the pollution of waterways
It sets limits on the destruction of the rain forest
It sets limits on the emission of “greenhouse” gases
7
What important change to the world economy took place in the 1990s?
The Pacific Ocean became a highway for world trade
Japan’s economic growth exceeded that of the “Asian tigers.”
The “Asian tigers” began to modernize and industrialize
The trade volume from the Pacific Rim grew dramatically
8
After the breakup of the Soviet Union, President Boris Yeltsin
nationalized many industries
eliminated government corruption
privatized many industries
brought prices under control
9
After the reunification of Germany
unemployment in former East Germany fell rapidly
the U.S. nearly doubled its troops there
the country had to withdraw from the European Union
neo-Nazis stepped up attacks on foreign workers
10
Rich nations tried to ease the world debt crisis of the 1980s by requiring growing nations to:
nationalize private industries
lower their interest rates
privatize state-run industries
immediately repay their loans
11
Which of the following statements about the economic status of women is true?
Women own less than 1 percent of world property
Women perform about 50 percent of all working hours
Women receive about 40 percent of the world’s income
Women in most nations are generally equal to men
12
What is a true statement about the economies of the developing world?
The gap between rich and poor nations is shrinking
The gap between rich and poor nations is growing
Developing economies have no effect on the developed world
Most growing nations are making similar economic progress
13
According to anti-globalizers what effect does globalization often have on developing nations?
It eliminates economic specialization
It encourages development that is too slow
It helps to achieve sustainability
It creates economic specialization
14
Many older members of the European Union think that it's expansion into Eastern Europe will :
trigger a massive devaluation of the euro
hasten the demise of NATO
weaken the EU’s overall economy
strengthen the EU’s overall economy
15
Which group is a Lebanese political party that's been suspected of terrorist tactics on Israel?
Shining Path
Palestine Liberation Organization
Hezbollah
Tamil Tigers
16
What is the basic purpose of the International Space Station that will be completed in 2010?
It will launch rocket-propelled weapons
It will be the largest artificial satellite
It will direct all global communications
It will be a space laboratory for scientists
17
The term “Information Age” is mainly associated with
observation satellites
the growth of college enrollments
the increased world literacy rate
the rise of the computer
18
Which of the following is considered to be a benefit of global trade?
It can only work in democratic nations
It works best under a system of central planning
It exposes people to new ideas and technology
It almost always encourages sustainability
19
What statement is true about the economies of Taiwan Hong Kong Singapore & South Korea in 1990
They made electronic goods for export to developed nations
They developed mostly light industries, such as textiles
They had trouble selling goods beyond the Pacific Rim
Overall, their economies declined during the 1990s
20
The work of Dr. Jonas Salk was significant because he
developed a vaccine against polio
pioneered the use of lasers for surgery
developed a vaccine against smallpox
pioneered genetic engineering
21
According to U.S. President George W. Bush, the best deterrent to terrorism is
improved military and intelligence operations
the worldwide spread of democracy
the elimination of all weapons of mass destruction
unrestricted trade among all nations
22
Weapons that can release disease-carrying organisms such as smallpox are called:
conventional weapons
nuclear weapons
chemical weapons
biological weapons
23
Rosalind Franklin, J.D. Watson, & F.H.C. Crick made a breakthrough in science by showing that
DNA in chromosomes determine heredity
traits in one organism can be inherited by offspring
Exact organisms can be made from cells of a host organism
genetic material can be changed to fight disease
24
Worldwide economic interdependence:
often encourages authoritarian governments
has forced all nations to share natural resources
is a result of the rise of free trade
has reduced the influence of multinational corporations
25
What resulted when a financial crisis struck Thailand in 1997?
Foreigners bought up most of Thailand’s industries
Japan stopped the crisis with additional loans
The U.S. helped to keep the crisis within Thailand
The crisis affected countries around the world

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R WH Ch 19

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Questions 25

Answers

1
The Cold War prompted the United States and Soviet Union to:
compete with each other to explore space
build the Space Shuttle to conduct experiments
develop the International Space Station
launch rockets to destroy each other’s satellites
2
Western colonial domination of the Middle East is one historical reason why the region has:
become a training ground for terrorism
close ties with Western nations
become reluctant to trade with Western nations
rejected Islamic fundamentalism
3
Pollution caused by toxic chemicals in the air falling back to the Earth is called:
global warming
acid rain
erosion
ozone depletion
4
What was a primary cause of famine in Sudan and Ethiopia in the 1970s and 1980s?
Aid groups were poorly organized
Food programs were poorly funded
Aid groups were not focused on African problems
War disrupted food distribution
5
When the Soviet Union collapsed, what happened to its stockpiles of nuclear materials?
They were used up in nuclear power plants throughout Russia
They were bought by the United States and destroyed
They became difficult to maintain and secure
it was destroyed by the International Atomic Energy Agency
6
What was the purpose of the Kyoto Protocol that went into effect in 2005?
It sets guidelines for the use of nuclear power
It sets limits on the pollution of waterways
It sets limits on the destruction of the rain forest
It sets limits on the emission of “greenhouse” gases
7
What important change to the world economy took place in the 1990s?
The Pacific Ocean became a highway for world trade
Japan’s economic growth exceeded that of the “Asian tigers.”
The “Asian tigers” began to modernize and industrialize
The trade volume from the Pacific Rim grew dramatically
8
After the breakup of the Soviet Union, President Boris Yeltsin
nationalized many industries
eliminated government corruption
privatized many industries
brought prices under control
9
After the reunification of Germany
unemployment in former East Germany fell rapidly
the U.S. nearly doubled its troops there
the country had to withdraw from the European Union
neo-Nazis stepped up attacks on foreign workers
10
Rich nations tried to ease the world debt crisis of the 1980s by requiring growing nations to:
nationalize private industries
lower their interest rates
privatize state-run industries
immediately repay their loans
11
Which of the following statements about the economic status of women is true?
Women own less than 1 percent of world property
Women perform about 50 percent of all working hours
Women receive about 40 percent of the world’s income
Women in most nations are generally equal to men
12
What is a true statement about the economies of the developing world?
The gap between rich and poor nations is shrinking
The gap between rich and poor nations is growing
Developing economies have no effect on the developed world
Most growing nations are making similar economic progress
13
According to anti-globalizers what effect does globalization often have on developing nations?
It eliminates economic specialization
It encourages development that is too slow
It helps to achieve sustainability
It creates economic specialization
14
Many older members of the European Union think that it's expansion into Eastern Europe will :
trigger a massive devaluation of the euro
hasten the demise of NATO
weaken the EU’s overall economy
strengthen the EU’s overall economy
15
Which group is a Lebanese political party that's been suspected of terrorist tactics on Israel?
Shining Path
Palestine Liberation Organization
Hezbollah
Tamil Tigers
16
What is the basic purpose of the International Space Station that will be completed in 2010?
It will launch rocket-propelled weapons
It will be the largest artificial satellite
It will direct all global communications
It will be a space laboratory for scientists
17
The term “Information Age” is mainly associated with
observation satellites
the growth of college enrollments
the increased world literacy rate
the rise of the computer
18
Which of the following is considered to be a benefit of global trade?
It can only work in democratic nations
It works best under a system of central planning
It exposes people to new ideas and technology
It almost always encourages sustainability
19
What statement is true about the economies of Taiwan Hong Kong Singapore & South Korea in 1990
They made electronic goods for export to developed nations
They developed mostly light industries, such as textiles
They had trouble selling goods beyond the Pacific Rim
Overall, their economies declined during the 1990s
20
The work of Dr. Jonas Salk was significant because he
developed a vaccine against polio
pioneered the use of lasers for surgery
developed a vaccine against smallpox
pioneered genetic engineering
21
According to U.S. President George W. Bush, the best deterrent to terrorism is
improved military and intelligence operations
the worldwide spread of democracy
the elimination of all weapons of mass destruction
unrestricted trade among all nations
22
Weapons that can release disease-carrying organisms such as smallpox are called:
conventional weapons
nuclear weapons
chemical weapons
biological weapons
23
Rosalind Franklin, J.D. Watson, & F.H.C. Crick made a breakthrough in science by showing that
DNA in chromosomes determine heredity
traits in one organism can be inherited by offspring
Exact organisms can be made from cells of a host organism
genetic material can be changed to fight disease
24
Worldwide economic interdependence:
often encourages authoritarian governments
has forced all nations to share natural resources
is a result of the rise of free trade
has reduced the influence of multinational corporations
25
What resulted when a financial crisis struck Thailand in 1997?
Foreigners bought up most of Thailand’s industries
Japan stopped the crisis with additional loans
The U.S. helped to keep the crisis within Thailand
The crisis affected countries around the world