New Nations
What was the name given to South Africa’s laws separated blacks from whites?
Apartheid
Why is nationalism much weaker in Africa than it is on any other continent?
Most African nations were shaped by ancient tribal allegiances.
What nation did Saddam Hussein rule in the 1990s?
Iraq
Is their higher production or demand for oil?
Demand
Who fought in the Falkland Island War?
Britain and Argentina
What was the purpose of the “One Child Policy”?
To reduce the population growth rate
What nation were most Eastern Europe countries a satellite of in the 1950s?
The Soviet Union
How has South Korea done compared to North Korea post Korean war?
South Korea has flourished while North Korea struggles to survive
What did the UN have that the League of Nations didn’t that led to it being more successful?
A Military Security Force
What is the term for the growth of deserts around the world?
Desertification
What was the purpose of the Salt March and Textile Boycott?
To Draw Attention to Critical Issues
What was the Domino Theory?
That if South Korea or South Vietnam fell Communism would spread
What did North Korea and Iran both attract worldwide attention for in the 21st Century?
Developing Nuclear Capabilities (Power in Iran) (Weapons in Korea)
Which region of the world has the most OPEC members?
The Middle East
How can geographic features like jungles, sandstorms, and mountains influence a conflict?
It can shape its course and how operations happen?
List 3 Former Soviet Republics.
Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
How was the Middle East seen in the Cold War?
A Strategic Area that led to Competition
What does the term Global Interdependence mean?
Nations are dependent on other nations and affected by the actions of others far away.
How did the development of the internet impact communication during the Information Age?
It facilitated instantaneous communication through email, instant messaging, and social media platforms.
What was the goal of the protests at Tiananmen Square (1989)?
Increase Political Freedom and Rights in China
Which two African Countries suffered through Genocides in the 1990s?
Sudan and Rwanda
What factors contributed to the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union by the late 1980s?
Economic stagnation, political repression, and the arms race with the United States.
How do you think globalization might impact life expectancy?
The more globalized the higher the life expectancy.
What does the WTO, NAFTA, and the EU share as their primary goal?
Encourage trade between countries and lowering trade barriers
How did the Egyptian and Israeli Peace Treaty impact the Arab-Israeli conflict?
It led to the focus moving away from Egypt