Organizations important to globalization include:

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

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT

All religions are monotheistic.

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.

What are some obstacles to development in Africa?

Famine and disease like HIV/AIDS

Outcomes of the Cold War were

Communism in many Eastern European countries ended.

What is the difference between developed and developing nations?

Developed nation is industrialized, developing nation isn't.

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

Of what they consider forces of evil.

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

To prevent the spread of nuclear weapons to other nations.

What effect has globalization had on the world?

Created economic interdependence

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1
Which world region has suffered the most from the AIDS / HIV epidemic?
Sub-Saharan Africa
Latin America
Asia and the Pacific
Western Europe
2
Improved health and life expectancy, more efficient ways of accomplishing things, communication
Cultural Interaction
Science and Technology
Revolution
Religious and Ethical Systems
3
Which of the following is NOT a religion, but instead a branch, sect, or denomination.
Judaism
Islam
Catholicism
Buddhism
4
Organizations important to globalization include:
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
Irish Republican Army, Taliban, and Green Revolution
5
The following is TRUE regarding terrorism.
All of these answers are true.
Osama bin Laden was the leader of Al Qaeda.
The Islamic group Al Qaeda was responsible for 9/11 in the U.S.
Terrorists have sought to obtain and use WMD.
6
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT
All religions have a sacred book or books.
All religions teach peace.
All religions have a variation of the golden rule.
All religions are monotheistic.
7
Dictators, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Kings / Queens.
Economics
Empire Building
Interaction with Environment
Power and Authority
8
People of Buddhist faith refer to God as
Allah
Yahweh
Buddha
There is no specific reference to God in Buddhim
9
Which of the following was a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States?
Increased aviation security.
Military action in Afghanistan.
All of the above.
The USA Patriot Act.
10
Religions have spread worldwide. This is an example of
Religious Teaching
Ethical Systems
Cultural Diffusion
Ethnocentrism
11
These help provide a framework of right and wrong and good versus evil.
Religious and Ethical Systems
Revolution
Science and Technology
Cultural Interaction
12
The Koran is the holy scripture of which faith
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
13
The global economy refers to financial transactions that
occur anywhere in the world.
cross international boarders.
are controlled or overseen by the United Nations.
decrease one nation's dependence on another.
14
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.
all of the Eastern European countries joined the EU.
the creation of a common currency, the Euro.
15
Nationalism, ethnocentrism, spreading religion, seeking natural resources.
Empire Building
Economics
Power and Authority
Interaction with Environment
16
Overthrowing or replacement of government / political system or a change of ideas / thoughts.
Revolution
Science and Technology
Religious and Ethical Systems
Cultural Interaction
17
Wearing certain clothing, building certain homes, planting and harvesting certain crops
Economics
Empire Building
Interaction with Environment
Power and Authority
18
Trade, migration, conquest, and cultural diffusion.
Revolution
Religious and Ethical Systems
Cultural Interaction
Science and Techology
19
The major goal of radical (extreme) religious and cultural terrorist groups is
ignore international law and spread WMD.
destroy government and religious buildings.
multiply their forces in order to achieve dominance.
use violence against civilians to achieve some political purpose.
20
People of Jewish faith refer to God as
Buddha
Yahweh
Jehova
Allah
21
What are some obstacles to development in Africa?
Terrorism
Famine and disease like HIV/AIDS
Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
Forced population control
22
The two major sects / branches of Islam are
Brahma and Vishnu
Sunni and Shia
Orthodox and Conservative
Torah and Ganges
23
Outcomes of the Cold War were
Communism in many Eastern European countries ended.
outsourcing for economic gain.
the rise of the Asian Tigers.
Democracies in many Western European countries ended.
24
Which document helps to provide for human rights around the world?
Progress of the Worlds' Women
Helsinki Accords
World Health Organization
Declaration of Commitment to HIV / AIDS
25
Half of the world's population earns less than $2 a day. This social issue is most directly related to
the environment
Deforestation
Poverty
Desertification
26
What is the difference between developed and developing nations?
Both developed and developing nations are industrialized.
A developing nation is industrialized, developed nation isn't.
Both developed and developing nations are industrializing.
Developed nation is industrialized, developing nation isn't.
27
The major goal of radical (extreme) religious and cultural terrorist groups is the destruction
Of government and religious buildings.
Of all forms of government.
of subway stations and shopping malls.
Of what they consider forces of evil.
28
Money, trade, barter.
Economics
Power and Authority
Empire Building
Interaction with Environment
29
The largest world population can be found on which continent?
China
Africa
Asia
Japan
30
All religions share basic beliefs. Which of the following is NOT a shared belief?
A holy / sacred book.
A specific dress code.
A belief in God, gods, OR a higher power.
A code of conduct (rules to live by).
31
What was the purpose of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty?
To prohibit the creation of nuclear weapons.
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.
32
Making fun of the clothing an Amish person wears is an example of
Religious Teaching
Ethnocentrism
Ethical Differentiation
Cultural Diffusion
33
People of Islamic faith refer to God as
Buddha
Jehovah
Allah
Yahweh
34
Latin America has undergone many changes since the 1950's. Many countries are now moving toward
managed Democratic economies.
agribusiness for equal distribution and wealth.
Democratic governments.
Communist governments.
35
What effect has globalization had on the world?
Reduced the variety of goods and services
Emergence of trade organizations like UNICEF
Created economic interdependence
Raised prices of goods and services

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