Question 1

Survey the instances of ethnic conflict during the 1990s, describing in detail the course of events in Yugoslavia.

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Rwanda and Yugoslavia were the most serious.The key role of NATO and its controversial bombings should be addressed.

Question 2

How has the end of the cold war changed the world?

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The essay should identify direct consequences of the cessation of the cold war and relate them to general trends such as globalization.

Question 3

By 2011, Germany's role in the EU was

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Germany had emerged from the financial crisis as one of the strongest economies in the EU, with a low unemployment rate and a strong export industry. However, its role in the EU was not necessarily dominant or controlling.

Question 4

Discuss the fate of the political consensus reached in western Europe after World War II.How did politics change or remain the same after 1980?

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Question 5

Among the surprising challenges of the post-cold war world is(are)

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All of these choices present surprising challenges in the post-cold war world. The collapse of the Soviet Union has created uncertainty in how to interact with Russia, which is no longer a superpower. Questions have arisen over the purpose and membership of NATO now that the primary threat it was formed to counter no longer exists. The rise of militant Islam has brought about new security concerns for global powers. Finally, the process of globalization and assimilation of immigrant populations has created social and economic challenges worldwide.

Question 6

Define and trace the project of "Modernity."

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Question 7

All of the following indicate that Germany was a major beneficiary of the end of the cold war except

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Germany's military spending actually decreased after the end of the cold war, while its economic and political influence grew. The other options all demonstrate ways in which Germany benefited from the end of the cold war.

Question 8

Explain postmodernism and its challenge to the Western tradition.How might this challenge be tied to the questioning of the West's position and role in the world?

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Question 9

Compare the histories of east-central Europe, the Balkans, and Russia after the fall of communism.

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Question 10

As a consequence of the attack on the World Trade Center, the United States

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The United States called for the destruction of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq as part of its response to the 9/11 attacks, leading to the Iraq War in 2003.

Question 11

The Maastricht Agreements of 1991

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...

Question 12

Which nation is not a member of NATO today?

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Russia is not a member of NATO.

Question 13

Explain the problems of pluralism and assimilation faced by many contemporary European societies.How are these problems the product of centuries of European history? How are the challenges being handled?

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Question 14

Explain the new economy, globalization, and their relationship to Westernization and Americanization.

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Question 15

What was the treaty that established the European Economic Community?

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The Treaty of Rome, signed in 1957, established the European Economic Community (EEC) which aimed to create a common market among six founding countries: Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and West Germany.

Question 16

Define Western civilization and explain how it is "a continuing experiment."

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Question 17

Concern for economic stagnation forced the Economic Union to

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The creation of a single market and genuinely free competition inside the EU is the best choice to address economic stagnation. This would allow for greater trade and investment among member states, promoting economic growth and innovation. The elimination of the common currency, providing for workers' rights, and individual banking and judicial systems may address other issues but would not necessarily address economic stagnation.

Question 18

Referring to the chapter feature, "The Global Record: Nelson Mandela and the Universality of Human Values, " answer the following question: everyone has heard of the many political triumphs of Mandela, but what does anyone know of the personal man who spent 27 years in prison because of his fight against apartheid? By studying his speech, what does a person learn about the personal man that is Mandela?

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Question 19

Which of the following is not a discernible trend in the contemporary world?

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There is not a continuation of the political consensus in the West following World War II. In fact, there has been a notable shift towards more polarized and divisive politics in many Western countries in recent years.

Question 20

In 2011 what was the economic status of the EU?

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In 2011, each member nation of the European Union managed their own fiscal policies, but the EU managed monetary policy. This was known as the European Monetary Union, which aimed to create a single currency, the euro, and a central bank to manage it. However, each country still had control over their own taxes, spending, and borrowing.

Quiz 30: A Continuing Experiment: the West and the World Since 1989