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1
Which nation shares a coastline with the Mediterranean Sea?
Iran
Israel
Iraq
Russia
2
Which of the following is NOT an economic alliance?
EU
UN
NAFTA
Eurasian Union
3
What is OPEC?
a treaty
a military alliance
an economic cartel
a free trade agreement
4
When was the
OPEC oil embargo
?
2001
1945
1973
1989
5
Which of the following is an important simularity for the populations of
Iran
and
Saudi Arabia
?
majority language is the same
majority belong to same sect of Islam
majority ethnicity is the same
majority religion is the same
6
There are more than a billion Muslims globally. However, about 1% of Americans are Muslim.
correct empirical information
incorrect empirical information
invalid normative statement
valid normative statement
7
Which of the following is a good description for
civil discourse
?
Polite conversation about the weather
Avoiding controverial topics with friends
Refusing to talk with someone you disagree with
Balance of listening and speaking
8
Who said we are the first generation able to end poverty, and the last to impact the worst effects of climate change?
Xi Jinping
Vladamir Putin
Ban Ki Moon
Ayatollah Khomeini
9
What are Conflict Minerals?
minerals that were faught over in the "Scamble for Africa" in 1885
minerals that have a supply chain which perpetuates violence
minerals that are unsustainably mined in developing nations
minerals that are very valuable
10
Conflict Minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo is an example of a global issue because...
is an underlying cause of events and connected to other issues
is transnational or transboundary
persistent or is long-acting
all of the above
11
Which of the following is
NOT
a feature of a healthy democracy?
Civil Liberties
Voter ID laws
Rule of Law
Free Press
12
When was the
Yom Kippur War
between an Arab coalition of forces and Israel?
1973
1989
1945
2001
13
Which global issue could you significantly impact by voting a presidential election?
affordable housing
foreign policy
funding for schools
police reform
14
When is the next election for Washington State voters?
November 7, 2023
November 2, 2024
August 7, 2024
March 12th, 2024
15
Which of the following best explains the two hundred year trend of
global inequality
?
Imperialism
Sovereignty
Geopolitics
Eurasian Union
16
Which ocean is east of the Americans and west of Africa?
Atlantic
Pacific
Indian
Arctic
17
What does
geopolitical
mean?
nationalism movements
colonialism
competition to supply chain efficiency
power struggle for control of land
18
46% students surveyed in Ms. Baker's classes reported what kind of Global Issue Mindset?
Meritocrat
Resigned
Benevolent Benefactor
Activist Ally
19
Which of the following is a good description for
colonialism
?
comparative advantage
economic exploitation of another group's stuff
a power stuggle to establish one's right to rule over one's sovereign land
migration to another place and oppression of people living there
20
What are the three ingredients to impacting global issues?
periodical, pressing, plants
passion, problem, power
people, purpose, philanthropy
planet, profit, problems
21
The information in
Dambisa Moyo's
conclusion is...
valid normative statement
correct empirical fact
invalid normative statement
incorrect emprirical fact
22
Who is NOT part of NATO?
Ukraine
Hungary
Poland
Estonia
23
When was the
Islamic Revolution in Iran
?
2008
1979
1992
1950
24
When was the
Iran Hostage Crisis
?
1950
2008
1979
1992
25
When did Ukrainian President, Zalensky, address the US Congress?
When Republicans won a majority, in 2023
When Republicans held a majority, in 2022
When Democracts held a majority, in 2022
When Democrats won a majority, in 2023
26
Which of the following is a good description of the
Cold War
period?
wars faught between the USA and the USSR
a geopolitical and ideological struggle
decolonialism and disarmament
from 1950-1973
27
Who
said you should "channel your fear, channel your hurt and channel your hatred into action”
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez
Robin Wall Kimmerer
Rep. Justin Jones of Tennessee
Greta Thunberg
28
What does the "I" stand for in the M.A.I.N. causes of World War?
imperialism
individualism
issolationism
industrialism
29
What is a good definition for
sustainable
?
economically, socially, and environmentally profitable
good for the environment
can be regenerated naturally
able to meet needs of present and future generations
30
What personality type is NOT indicated for TROLL-ish behavior online?
psychopathy
introvert
sadism
machiavellianism
31
What is
NATO
?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
North American Treaty Organization
North American Trade Organization
North Atlantic Trade Organization
32
Who could you lobby to impact US foreign policy?
Devina Duerr
Suzan DelBene
Nathan Loutsis
Jay Inslee
33
When was the United Nations founded?
1945
1973
1919
1950
