Global Politics
What international organization was founded in 1945 to promote peace and cooperation among nations?
The United Nations (UN).
What is a formal agreement to stop fighting, often temporarily, called?
A ceasefire.
What is the movement of people from one country to another called?
International migration.
Which major greenhouse gas is released when fossil fuels are burned?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂).
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean.
What term describes deliberately false information spread to deceive people?
Disinformation.
What political system allows citizens to choose their representatives through elections?
Representative democracy.
What major global conflict ended in 1945?
World War II.
What term describes confusion or discomfort when adjusting to an unfamiliar culture?
Culture shock.
What does SDG stand for?
Sustainable Development Goal.
Which continent contains the greatest number of countries?
Africa.
What do we call a message designed to influence people's political opinions or behavior?
Propaganda.
Which UN body has five permanent members with veto power?
The UN Security Council.
Which Brazilian UN diplomat died during the 2003 bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad?
Sérgio Vieira de Mello.
Which two Spanish autonomous cities on the North African coast frequently appear in European migration debates?
Ceuta and Melilla.
What is environmental justice?
Fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens, with meaningful participation in decisions.
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra.
What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation?
Misinformation is false or misleading information shared without necessarily intending harm. Disinformation is deliberately deceptive.
What is the term for influencing other countries through culture, values, and diplomacy instead of military force?
Soft Power
Which Cold War conflict involved North Vietnam, South Vietnam, and major intervention by the United States?
The Vietnam War.
How does a refugee differ from someone migrating primarily for economic opportunities?
A refugee needs international protection due to persecution or other qualifying serious threats. An economic migrant moves primarily for livelihood opportunities.
Why might developing countries ask wealthier countries to provide more climate finance?
Because wealthy industrialized countries have contributed disproportionately to historical emissions and often possess greater financial resources.
Which country is completely surrounded by South Africa?
Lesotho.
What is an echo chamber, and how can it affect political opinions?
An environment where people repeatedly encounter views reinforcing their existing beliefs, potentially intensifying polarization.
What is the difference between state sovereignty and international intervention?
Sovereignty means a state's authority over its own affairs. International intervention involves external actors influencing or acting within them.
Two countries stop fighting but cannot agree on borders. What diplomatic approach could prevent renewed conflict?
Negotiation, mediation, and potentially international monitoring. Accept a well-defended approach.
How can cultural identity promote unity while also contributing to political conflict?
Shared traditions, languages, and history can strengthen belonging, while exclusion, discrimination, or competing identity claims can create conflict.
A country discovers valuable minerals beneath a protected rainforest. Identify two competing priorities.
Economic development and jobs versus biodiversity protection, Indigenous rights, and environmental sustainability.
Which small independent country is located between France and Spain in the Pyrenees?
Andorra.
A foreign government secretly funds influential social media accounts during another country's election. What political concept does this illustrate?
Foreign interference and information manipulation; it may involve covert influence operations and propaganda.