Superpowers
What is a superpower?
A country with major global influence through military, economic, political, or technological power.
What is an empire?
A powerful country controlling other territories.
What is a supranational organisation?
An organisation where countries cooperate for shared goals.
What is inequality?
Unequal access to wealth, healthcare, education, or opportunities.
What does OPVL stand for?
Origin, Purpose, Value, Limitation.
Which two countries were the main rivals during the Cold War?
The United States and the Soviet Union.
Give one economic reason empires expanded.
To gain resources, wealth, or trade routes.
Why was the League of Nations created?
To maintain peace after World War I.
What are human rights?
Basic freedoms and protections every person should have.
What is a primary source?
A source created during the event being studied.
What was the Space Race?
Competition between the USA and USSR for technological superiority in space exploration.
What is imperialism?
Extending a country’s influence over weaker nations.
Why did the League of Nations fail?
It lacked military power and could not stop aggressive countries.
Name one factor that affects development.
Resources, political stability, education, or economic power.
What makes a research question strong?
It should be focused, clear, specific, and researchable.
Name one effect of the Cold War.
Fear of nuclear war, technological advances, or global political tension.
Name one positive and one negative impact of empires.
Positive: infrastructure or trade. Negative: exploitation, inequality, or loss of culture.
Give one role of the United Nations.
Peacekeeping, humanitarian aid, diplomacy, or protecting human rights.
How is China different from Niger in development?
China has strong infrastructure and industry, while Niger faces poverty and limited resources.
What is bias?
When a source unfairly favours one perspective.
What is a proxy war?
A conflict where superpowers support opposite sides without directly fighting each other.
How did the British Empire affect India?
It built railways and trade links but also exploited resources and damaged local industries.
What is one strength and one limitation of the UN?
Strength: global cooperation and aid. Limitation: slow decision-making and veto power.
Why do countries cooperate globally?
To reduce poverty, maintain peace, provide aid, and solve global problems.
How do you achieve high marks in Criterion C?
Use balanced arguments, clear structure, evidence, and case studies.