What country was blamed for the spreading of weapons?
Hint: We are still at war with them today
Iraq
100
What is terrorism?
The use of violence against people or property to force changes in society or governments
100
What are some examples popular culture?
Hint: Things you like to do for fun.
Music, sports, movies, hobbies, or leisure activities.
200
What was invented in the late 1960s as a method of linking scientists to share research information?
The Internet
200
What were Multinationals corporations?
Companies that operated in a number of different countries.
200
What two things were an issue after WWII?
Hint: Both make up one of the three slogans in the book 1984.
War and Peace.
200
What happened on September 11, 2011?
Arab terrorists hijacked and crashed two planes into the World Trade Center and Pentagon.
200
What does world culture result in?
Cultural blending.
300
Were smaller and more powerful computers or larger and less powerful computers more effective? Why?
Smaller and more powerful computers.
Made communication between countries easier.
300
What is the main source for energy that has caused many political problems?
Oil
300
What gender was discriminated against often?
Female
300
Name two countries where terrorism is still an issue.
The middle east, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America
300
What things have affected different cultures?
Mass media, popular culture, and television.
400
What two things were improved due to new technologies such as powerful microscopes, the laser, and ultrasound, which advanced surgical techniques?
Health and medicine.
400
What did the nations sign in 1968 nations sign to help prevent the spread of nuclear weapons to other nations?
The nuclear non-proliferation treaty
400
What disease was a huge problem during this time?
AIDS
400
What was created in 2002 to coordinate national efforts against terrorism?
Department of Homeland Security
400
What do many people hope we will have in the future?
Global interdependence and world peace.
500
What was the Green Revolution?
For 1 Bonus point:
What polluted the environment in the Green Revolution?
An attempt to increase the worldwide production of food.
Fertilizers.
500
What was the Persian Gulf War?
1 pt Bonus: What year did it happen?
Iraq invaded Kuwait and took over their oil fields which caused other nations to fear that Iraq would invade other nations. These fearful nations declared war on Iraq and defeated them.
1990.
500
Name two reasons why people migrated.
Because of political and economic situations.
500
How did the U.S. respond to the 911 attack?
The United States responded by taking many anti-terrorism measures, such as aviation security and the Department of Homeland Security
500
What provides a window to the world through daily newscasts and documentaries?
Hint: Most people have one in their home.