Question 1

Shi'a is the larger of the two major branches of Islam, who believe that the Muslim community should select Mohammed's successor.​

Accepted Answer

Shi'a believe in the concept of Imamate, where they believe that Allah has appointed specific individuals to succeed Prophet Muhammad as leaders of the Muslim ummah. This belief is in contrast to the Sunni branch of Islam, who believe that the leader should be elected by the Muslim community.

Question 2

Abu Ghraib was a prison located west of Baghdad where Iraqis kept American prisoners.

Accepted Answer

Abu Ghraib was a prison located near Baghdad where the United States kept Iraqi prisoners during the Iraq War.

Question 3

The USA Patriot Act gave law enforcement officials the right to​
A)detain suspected terrorists.
B)use wiretapping and other surveillance tools on U.S. citizens.
C)conduct searches without warrants.
D)deport suspected terrorists.
E)All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

The USA Patriot Act gave law enforcement officials all of these rights, including the right to detain suspected terrorists, use wiretapping and other surveillance tools on U.S. citizens, conduct searches without warrants, and deport suspected terrorists.

Question 4

​The Department of Homeland Security was a consolidation of ____________________ federal agencies, charged with responding to terrorism, man-made accidents, and natural disasters.
A)ten
B)seventeen
C)twenty-two
D)thirty-seven
E)forty-two

Accepted Answer

The Department of Homeland Security was formed by consolidating twenty-two different federal agencies to enhance the United States' ability to respond to terrorism, man-made accidents, and natural disasters.

Question 5

The 9/11 attacks were linked to ​
A)Timothy McVeigh.
B)Boko Haram.
C)Osama bin Laden.
D)Hezbollah.
E)Saddam Hussein.

Accepted Answer

The 9/11 attacks were planned and carried out by al-Qaeda, an Islamic extremist group led by Osama bin Laden.

Question 6

Prior to the Great Recession, the big three automakers in the United States, Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler, were experiencing unprecedented success.​

Accepted Answer

Prior to the Great Recession, the big three automakers in the United States were actually struggling with declining sales, financial losses, and competition from foreign automakers, not experiencing unprecedented success.

Question 7

Being underwater on one's mortgage means that the amount of the home's mortgage is higher than the current value of the home.​

Accepted Answer

Being underwater on one's mortgage means that the homeowner owes more on their mortgage than what their home is currently worth.

Question 8

In many nations, the expansion of global capitalism did not reduce poverty or underdevelopment.​

Accepted Answer

The expansion of global capitalism did not necessarily lead to reduced poverty or underdevelopment in many nations. In fact, it often led to increased inequality and exploitation of workers and resources in these countries. This is evident in the phenomenon of global income inequality, where the gap between the rich and poor nations has continued to widen despite increased trade and investment. Additionally, multinational corporations often prioritize their own profits over the well-being of the communities where they operate, leading to environmental degradation, displacement of indigenous peoples, and other social and economic problems.

Question 9

The Bush Doctrine called for​
A)the United States to emphasize diplomacy with terrorist groups.
B)the United States to form a coalition to fight terrorists.
C)for the ​United States government to avoid violating the civil rights of its citizens.
D)for the United States to act alone in striking against threats outside its borders.
E)None of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

The Bush Doctrine called for the United States to act alone in striking against threats outside its borders, which was demonstrated by the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003. It also emphasized preemptive strikes to prevent potential attacks on the country.

Question 10

The No Child Left Behind Education Reform Act instituted new performance and testing standards for public schools​.

Accepted Answer

The No Child Left Behind Education Reform Act, passed in 2001, did indeed establish new performance and testing standards for public schools in the United States. It required states to administer standardized tests annually to students in grades 3-8, and required schools to demonstrate Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) towards proficiency in reading, math, and other subjects.

Question 11

Operation Iraqi Freedom took place in ​
A)2002.
B)2003.
C)2004.
D)2005.
E)2006.

Accepted Answer

Operation Iraqi Freedom began on March 20, 2003.

Question 12

Those designated as enemy combatants​ were
A)affiliated with al-Qaeda.
B)affiliated with the Taliban.
C)not subject to international rules.
D)not protected by the U.S Constitution.
E)All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

Enemy combatants were individuals who were affiliated with either al-Qaeda or the Taliban, and as a result, were not subject to international rules regarding warfare. Additionally, as non-citizens of the United States, they were not afforded the constitutional protections typically granted to American citizens.

Question 13

The digital divide accentuated the poverty and underdevelopment of nations whose populations lacked access to technology.​

Accepted Answer

The digital divide refers to the gap between communities and individuals who have access to technology and those who do not. Lack of access to technology can contribute to poverty and underdevelopment in countries, as it limits opportunities for education, communication, and economic growth. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 14

​While George W. Bush intended to focus on domestic affairs upon his election, the terrorist attacks of 9/11 changed his focus to foreign policy.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The terrorist attacks of 9/11 prompted a shift in President Bush's focus towards foreign policy and the War on Terror.

Question 15

Through executive action, President Obama made climate change a major part of his agenda.​

Accepted Answer

President Obama signed multiple executive orders and took various actions to address climate change during his presidency, making it a major part of his agenda.

Question 16

The Taliban was the regime that ruled
A)Afghanistan.
B)Egypt.
C)Libya.
D)Syria.
E)Iraq.

Accepted Answer

The Taliban was a regime that ruled Afghanistan.

Question 17

Part of what fueled the Occupy Movement was the fear that Millennials would not have the same opportunities for upward mobility as previous generations had.

Accepted Answer

This is true. Many Millennials were concerned about the lack of job opportunities and rising student debt which could limit their ability to climb the economic ladder.

Question 18

The 9/11 terrorist attack took place in ​the year
A)2000.
B)2001.
C)2002.
D)2003.
E)2004.

Accepted Answer

The 9/11 terrorist attack took place on September 11, 2001.

Question 19

Tony Blair, the Prime Minister of ____________________  supported President Bush's call to remove Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq.​
A)Germany
B)Great Britain
C)France
D)India
E)Ireland

Accepted Answer

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of Great Britain during the time of the Iraq War and supported President Bush's call to remove Saddam Hussein from power.

Question 20

Which of the following is true about Operation Iraqi Freedom?​
A)Americans were greeted as liberators by the Iraqis.
B)Americans were generally supportive of the war.
C)Investigators found an arsenal of nuclear weapons that were hidden under orders by Saddam Hussein.
D)Troops, some from the Reserves and the National Guard, endured multiple tours of duty.
E)None of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

Troops, some from the Reserves and the National Guard, endured multiple tours of duty during Operation Iraqi Freedom. None of the other statements are true. Americans were not universally supportive of the war, there were no nuclear weapons found, and while some Iraqis initially welcomed American troops, the situation quickly became more complicated.

Quiz 15: Globalization and Its Discontents, 2000-2014

Shi'a is the larger of the two major branches of Islam, who believe that the Muslim community should select Mohammed's successor.

Abu Ghraib was a prison located west of Baghdad where Iraqis kept American prisoners.

The USA Patriot Act gave law enforcement officials the right to

The Department of Homeland Security was a consolidation of ____________________ federal agencies, charged with responding to terrorism, man-made accidents, and natural disasters.

The 9/11 attacks were linked to

Prior to the Great Recession, the big three automakers in the United States, Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler, were experiencing unprecedented success.

Being underwater on one's mortgage means that the amount of the home's mortgage is higher than the current value of the home.

In many nations, the expansion of global capitalism did not reduce poverty or underdevelopment.

The Bush Doctrine called for

The No Child Left Behind Education Reform Act instituted new performance and testing standards for public schools.

Operation Iraqi Freedom took place in

Those designated as enemy combatants were

The digital divide accentuated the poverty and underdevelopment of nations whose populations lacked access to technology.

While George W. Bush intended to focus on domestic affairs upon his election, the terrorist attacks of 9/11 changed his focus to foreign policy.

Through executive action, President Obama made climate change a major part of his agenda.

The Taliban was the regime that ruled

Part of what fueled the Occupy Movement was the fear that Millennials would not have the same opportunities for upward mobility as previous generations had.

The 9/11 terrorist attack took place in the year

Tony Blair, the Prime Minister of ____________________ supported President Bush's call to remove Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq.

Which of the following is true about Operation Iraqi Freedom?

Quiz 15: Globalization and Its Discontents, 2000-2014

Shi'a is the larger of the two major branches of Islam, who believe that the Muslim community should select Mohammed's successor.​

Abu Ghraib was a prison located west of Baghdad where Iraqis kept American prisoners.

The USA Patriot Act gave law enforcement officials the right to​

​The Department of Homeland Security was a consolidation of ____________________ federal agencies, charged with responding to terrorism, man-made accidents, and natural disasters.

The 9/11 attacks were linked to ​

Prior to the Great Recession, the big three automakers in the United States, Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler, were experiencing unprecedented success.​

Being underwater on one's mortgage means that the amount of the home's mortgage is higher than the current value of the home.​

In many nations, the expansion of global capitalism did not reduce poverty or underdevelopment.​

The Bush Doctrine called for​

The No Child Left Behind Education Reform Act instituted new performance and testing standards for public schools​.

Operation Iraqi Freedom took place in ​

Those designated as enemy combatants​ were

The digital divide accentuated the poverty and underdevelopment of nations whose populations lacked access to technology.​

​While George W. Bush intended to focus on domestic affairs upon his election, the terrorist attacks of 9/11 changed his focus to foreign policy.

Through executive action, President Obama made climate change a major part of his agenda.​

The Taliban was the regime that ruled

Part of what fueled the Occupy Movement was the fear that Millennials would not have the same opportunities for upward mobility as previous generations had.

The 9/11 terrorist attack took place in ​the year

Tony Blair, the Prime Minister of ____________________ supported President Bush's call to remove Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq.​

Which of the following is true about Operation Iraqi Freedom?​

Shi'a is the larger of the two major branches of Islam, who believe that the Muslim community should select Mohammed's successor.

The USA Patriot Act gave law enforcement officials the right to

The Department of Homeland Security was a consolidation of ____________________ federal agencies, charged with responding to terrorism, man-made accidents, and natural disasters.

The 9/11 attacks were linked to

Prior to the Great Recession, the big three automakers in the United States, Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler, were experiencing unprecedented success.

Being underwater on one's mortgage means that the amount of the home's mortgage is higher than the current value of the home.

In many nations, the expansion of global capitalism did not reduce poverty or underdevelopment.

The Bush Doctrine called for

The No Child Left Behind Education Reform Act instituted new performance and testing standards for public schools.

Operation Iraqi Freedom took place in

Those designated as enemy combatants were

The digital divide accentuated the poverty and underdevelopment of nations whose populations lacked access to technology.

While George W. Bush intended to focus on domestic affairs upon his election, the terrorist attacks of 9/11 changed his focus to foreign policy.

Through executive action, President Obama made climate change a major part of his agenda.

The 9/11 terrorist attack took place in the year

Tony Blair, the Prime Minister of ____________________ supported President Bush's call to remove Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq.

Which of the following is true about Operation Iraqi Freedom?