Germany & U.S.S.R
How did the Iron Curtain manifest in Germany?
The Berlin Wall
Who were the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council?
China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States
What were students protesting for in Tiananmen Square?
Democratic Reform
What is terrorism?
The use of violence against civilians for political purposes
What was in part motivated by the Holocaust?
The creation of Israel
Why was the Berlin Wall built?
To separate Communist East from Democratic West Berlin
What power did the permanent 5 hold?
They held the power to veto resolutions
How did government respond to these protest?
With a show of a force against those involved
Which terrorist organization was responsible for the terrorist attack on 9/11?
Al-Qaeda
What contributed to end of colonialism in Africa?
Many European countries were greatly weakened by WWII
What did the fall of the Berlin Wall represent?
The end of the Cold War
What is the main purpose of the World Trade Organization?
To promote international trade
What was a major consequence of Mao Zedong’s great leap forward?
Millions of Chinese citizens starved
Who founded the al-Qaeda terrorist organization?
Osama bin Laden
Why was there international support for the creation of the state of Israel in 1948?
The Holocaust led many to believe an independent Jewish state was necessary
Describe glasnost
openness to social and political reform
What is the goal of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries?
To stabilize worldwide petroleum markets and prices
What tactics did Gandhi Promote?
Boycotts
Which country was the first military target of the United States after the terrorist attack of 9/11?
Afghanistan
What is a purpose of the African Union?
To Politically and economically integrate the nations of Africa
How are the Kyoto Protocol and the Montreal protocol are both example of intergovernmental efforts?
They want to protect the global environment from human actions