World Conflict
Where in Europe was there conflict between Catholics and Protestants from the 1960s-1990s?
Northern Ireland
Which organization consists of members from North America and Europe that supports peace and security among its members?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
An economic alliance that reduced trade barriers between Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
The site of a natural harbor.
Harbor Site
The Kaaba in Mecca Saudi Arabia is a pilgrimage site for all Muslims. This is an example of a religious ___________________.
Focal Point
In which Asian peninsula was there conflict in the 1950s over political disputes?
The Korean Peninsula
A political organization made up of over 190 countries that works to promote international peace.
United Nations (UN)
An economic alliance with over 20 European member countries that uses a common currency the Euro.
European Union (EU)
A body of land surrounded by water.
Island Site
Ancient trade route that linked the Western world with the Middle East and Asia.
Silk Road
In which African country was there conflict between the Hutus and the Tutsis?
Rwanda
A political organization that promotes human rights, democracy, and economic development in Africa.
African Union (AU)
An economic alliance dedicated to controlling the production and sale of petroleum among member nations.
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
The site at the top of a hill.
Hilltop Site
Trade route that links Sub-Saharan Africa to Northern Africa.
Trans-Saharan Trade Route
Between the countries of India, Pakistan, and China, there is a piece of land known as Kashmir. Which two religious groups have been fighting over this territory?
A political organization created after WWII with over 20 Arab member nations.
League of Arab States
An economic alliance that reduces trade restrictions between members nations in Southeast Asia.
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
A site where rivers converge.
Confluence Site
A continuous railroad in the U.S. that connects a location on the pacific coast to the east.
Transcontinental Railroad
Which country in Africa was home to an over 20 year civil war?
Sudan
A political organization made up of countries in the Western Hemisphere.
Organization of American States (OAS)
United Nations treaty in which resources of the oceans and sea are regulated and establishes a legal framework for all marine and maritime activities.
Law of the Sea
A site where you can find water in a desert.
Oasis Site
Railway that connects European Russia to the Russian far east.
Trans-Siberian Railroad