Question 1

What was the Kyoto Protocol of 1997 intended to stop?

Accepted Answer

The Kyoto Protocol was intended to stop global warming by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It was an international treaty aimed at tackling climate change, with participating countries committing to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions to below 1990 levels.

Question 2

Which advantage held by industrialized economies does globalization sometimes reduce?

Accepted Answer

Globalization allows for other countries to develop their own manufacturing capabilities, thus reducing the dominance of industrialized economies in factory ownership.

Question 3

Intervention in which of the following regions proved to be a disaster for the Soviet Union?

Accepted Answer

The intervention in Afghanistan proved to be a disaster for the Soviet Union, leading to a costly and unpopular war that lasted from 1979 to 1989. The Soviet military faced fierce resistance from Afghan rebels, who were supported by the United States and other countries. The war drained Soviet resources and contributed to the decline of the Soviet economy and the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union.

Question 4

Who aided the colonial French forces in Vietnam, in their attempt to fight off Ho Chi Minh's forces?

Accepted Answer

The United States aided the French colonial forces in Vietnam, providing military advisors, equipment, and financial support.

Question 5

Which of the following was NOT a new technology of the Third Industrial Revolution?

Accepted Answer

High-strength steel was not a new technology of the Third Industrial Revolution but rather a material that was already in use prior to this era. The Third Industrial Revolution focused on advancements in automation and the use of computers to streamline production processes.

Question 6

Which of the following resulted from the 9/11 terrorist attacks?

Accepted Answer

The terrorist attacks on 9/11 resulted in increased military interventions by the United States across the Islamic world, including in Afghanistan and Iraq. This was in response to the perceived threat posed by terrorist organizations operating in the Middle East and elsewhere. The attacks did not lead to greater U.S. involvement in European affairs, and while there was some momentary unity between the United States and Russia in the aftermath of the attacks, this was not a sustained trend.

Question 7

Which of the following was NOT a problem of world peace after the Cold War?

Accepted Answer

There was no civil war in China after the Cold War. However, conflict in Rwanda and the rise of militant Islam were both major problems affecting world peace.

Question 8

Nuclear warfare almost erupted in 1962, when the Soviet Union secretly placed missiles where?

Accepted Answer

The Soviet Union secretly placed missiles in Cuba, which was just 90 miles from the coast of Florida. This move was seen as a major threat to the United States, and tensions between the two countries rose dramatically. The event became known as the Cuban Missile Crisis and almost resulted in nuclear war.

Question 9

The Cold War was particularly characterized by the United States and the USSR racing to acquire what?

Accepted Answer

The Cold War was a period of political and military tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, where both countries were engaged in a strategic arms race to build up their nuclear and conventional arsenals. This arms race was fueled by the fear of mutual destruction and the desire for military superiority.

Question 10

By 2018, the United States produced roughly how much of the world's goods and services?

Accepted Answer

By 2018, the United States produced roughly 18 percent of the world's goods and services, reflecting its significant but not dominant position in the global economy.

Question 11

Some Asian countries during the 1990s effectively mixed which two economic strategies?

Accepted Answer

Some Asian countries during the 1990s effectively mixed capitalism and socialism, implementing market-oriented reforms while maintaining some level of government control or intervention in the economy. This approach is commonly referred to as "market socialism" or "socialist market economy." Examples of countries that pursued this strategy include China and Vietnam.

Question 12

The first Cold War-era direct intervention by the United States in another nation's internal politics was in which country?

Accepted Answer

The first Cold War-era direct intervention by the United States in another nation's internal politics was in Iran in 1953. The CIA orchestrated a coup d'état to remove the democratically-elected Prime Minister, Mohammad Mossadegh, who had nationalized Iran's oil industry. This intervention set a precedent for US involvement in other countries' affairs during the Cold War era.

Question 13

The second- and third-largest economies today, after the United States, are which of the following?

Accepted Answer

According to World Bank data from 2020, the second-largest economy is China and the third-largest economy is Japan. Germany is ranked as the fourth-largest economy.

Question 14

India is a major area to which U.S. jobs are outsourced because of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

India is a major area to which U.S. jobs are outsourced because of the large number of people skilled in information technology, which makes it an attractive destination for companies seeking to hire IT professionals at lower wages than in the U.S. Additionally, India has a large pool of workers who are fluent in English, which is another reason why it is a popular destination for outsourcing. However, low taxes are not a major factor in why companies outsource jobs to India.

Question 15

The first Western colony to be given independence after World War II was which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The Philippines was granted independence by the United States on July 4, 1946, making it the first Western colony to achieve independence after World War II.

Question 16

In the global economy, which of the following has been an advantage for Japan and Western industrialized nations?

Accepted Answer

Control over financial institutions allows Japan and Western industrialized nations to effectively allocate and invest capital, providing stability and growth for their economies. This gives them an advantage in the global economy. Little control over capital (choice A) would be a disadvantage, and corporations only operating internally (choice C) limits their potential market and growth opportunities.

Question 17

When were biological weapons banned by international treaty?

Accepted Answer

Biological weapons were banned by the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) in 1972, which was signed and ratified by most countries around the world. This treaty prohibits the development, production, and stockpiling of biological weapons and requires the destruction of existing weapons.

Question 18

Which of the following problems have liberal democratic regimes faced in from the 2010s?

Accepted Answer

Liberal democratic regimes have faced an increase in right-wing populism that promotes autocratic norms in the 2010s, leading to challenges such as erosion of democratic institutions, polarization, and social divisions. There has been a rise of populist leaders who have challenged the liberal democratic values and norms, such as freedom of expression, independent judiciary, and minority rights. However, there has not been a decrease in technological capacity to connect humans across the globe, nor an outbreak of many civil wars across the democratic world.

Question 19

Which international institution regulates currency dealings and financial problems?

Accepted Answer

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) regulates currency dealings and financial problems by promoting international monetary cooperation, facilitating international trade, promoting exchange rate stability, and providing resources to help member countries in need of financial assistance. The World Bank focuses on providing loans to developing countries for projects aimed at poverty reduction and sustainable development, while the World Trade Organization deals with regulating international trade and resolving disputes between member countries.

Question 20

What United States President led the effort to form a coalition against Iraq following its invasion of Kuwait?

Accepted Answer

George H.W. Bush led the effort to form a coalition against Iraq following its invasion of Kuwait. He formed an international alliance of 34 countries, which was known as the Gulf War coalition, and launched Operation Desert Storm in 1991 to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi control.

Quiz 26: The Remaking of the Global System, Since 1945