Question 1

The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights establishes binding legal principles to which all signatory nations must adhere

Accepted Answer

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) of 1948 establishes a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations, outlining fundamental human rights to be universally protected. However, it is not a treaty and does not create legally binding obligations for countries, but rather serves as an aspirational document.

Question 2

Most of the world's wealth is held by countries in North America, South America, and Europe.

Accepted Answer

Most of the world's wealth is concentrated in North America, Europe, and Asia, with countries like the United States, China, and several European nations holding significant portions of global wealth. South America does not hold a comparable share.

Question 3

Mexico is considered a ______ nation.
A) semicore
B) periphery
C) semiperiphery
D) core

Accepted Answer

Mexico is considered a semiperiphery nation because it exhibits characteristics of both core and periphery countries, acting as an intermediate in the global economic system.

Question 4

Which of the following would be an example of colonialism?
A) the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979
B) the continuing dependence of developing nations on the economic resources of core nations
C) the German occupation of France, Belgium, and Poland during World War II
D) French control over North Africa from the late nineteenth until the middle of the twentieth century

Accepted Answer

Colonialism refers to the practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically. French control over North Africa from the late nineteenth until the middle of the twentieth century is a classic example of colonialism, where France established colonies in Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco, among other areas, and exerted political and economic control over these territories.

Question 5

Industrial nations spend money on health care and the military, resulting in which of the following benefits for the people in those nations?
A) longer life spans
B) greater security
C) better health
D) All of the answer choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Spending on health care leads to better health and longer life spans, while spending on the military provides greater security, benefiting the people in those nations in all the mentioned ways.

Question 6

Since Mexican men are still typically viewed as heads of the household, which of the following has been difficult for Mexican women?
A) inheriting land in rural areas
B) All of the answer choices are correct.
C) obtaining technical assistance
D) obtaining credit

Accepted Answer

Due to traditional views of men as heads of households, Mexican women have faced challenges in inheriting land in rural areas, obtaining technical assistance, and obtaining credit, making all the provided options correct.

Question 7

The standardized measure of extreme poverty globally means living on the equivalent of how much per day?
A) $19.00
B) $1.90
C) less than $1.00
D) $9.00

Accepted Answer

The international poverty line, a global standard for measuring extreme poverty, is defined as living on less than $1.90 per day. This threshold is used by the World Bank and other organizations to assess and compare poverty levels across different countries.

Question 8

Which of the following is an NGO?
A) Credit Suisse
B) Merck Pharmaceuticals
C) Exxon
D) Amnesty International

Accepted Answer

Amnesty International is a non-governmental organization focused on human rights, making it the correct choice among the options provided. Credit Suisse is a financial services company, Merck Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceutical company, and Exxon is an oil and gas corporation, all of which are for-profit entities, not NGOs.

Question 9

As of 2015 (the deadline), there was substantial progress toward reaching the UN Millennium Development Goals.

Accepted Answer

By the 2015 deadline, significant progress had been made towards achieving the UN Millennium Development Goals, including reductions in extreme poverty, improvements in access to primary education, and better health outcomes in many areas.

Question 10

Which of the following is a controversial practice that has been condemned by Western nations as a human rights abuse?
A) quinceañera rituals
B) male circumcision
C) ritual tattooing
D) female genital mutilation

Accepted Answer

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is widely condemned by international human rights organizations and Western nations as a severe violation of human rights and an extreme form of discrimination against women and girls. It involves altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons and has no health benefits, often leading to severe complications.

Question 11

Which of the following is True about remittances?
A) They are the documents that Mexican aliens must receive to gain legal status in the United States.
B) They are earnings that immigrants to the United States send back to their families in Mexico.
C) They are the taxes legal Mexican aliens in the United States pay on their wages.
D) They are taxes paid to the Mexican government on money sent home by immigrants to the United States.

Accepted Answer

Remittances refer to the money that immigrants send back to their home countries to support their families. This is a common practice among immigrants in the United States, including those from Mexico, but not limited to them. The other options incorrectly describe remittances as related to legal status, taxes, or specific government policies.

Question 12

Which of the following is the major reason why Mexicans risk their lives crossing the desert to get to the United States?
A) The income disparity between the two countries is great.
B) They hope to escape religious persecution.
C) The Mexican government forces people to leave the country.
D) They want to escape the slavery predominant in Mexico.

Accepted Answer

The major reason why Mexicans risk their lives crossing the desert to get to the United States is the significant income disparity between the two countries. This economic opportunity motivates individuals to seek better living conditions and job opportunities in the U.S.

Question 13

The U.S. Human Trafficking Report has three tiers. What is a tier 3 country?
A) one that make some effort, but trafficking remains a concern
B) one that makes a significant effort
C) one that is noncompliant and makes no attempt to comply
D) one that is fully compliant

Accepted Answer

A Tier 3 country is one that does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and is not making significant efforts to do so, essentially being noncompliant and making no significant attempt to comply with the standards.

Question 14

Examine and critically analyze the assumptions underlying the modernization approach to the global economy. On what grounds does a colonial perspective question these assumptions?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which of the following nations is fully compliant with the U.S. Trafficking Victims Protection Act?
A) Venezuela
B) North Korea
C) Canada
D) China

Accepted Answer

Canada is recognized as fully compliant with the U.S. Trafficking Victims Protection Act, which sets standards for the elimination of trafficking.

Question 16

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights set a single standard for acceptable behavior around the world, but in practice,
A) it was unnecessary.
B) it is rarely enforced.
C) it applies only to developing nations.
D) interpretation still plays a role.

Accepted Answer

Interpretation still plays a role because different cultures and legal systems may interpret and implement the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in various ways.

Question 17

Which of the following forces is in part responsible for the domination of the world marketplace by a few nations?
A) the legacy of colonialism
B) modernization
C) All of the answer choices are correct.
D) neocolonialism

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (the legacy of colonialism, modernization, and neocolonialism) have played a role in creating a global marketplace dominated by a few nations. The legacy of colonialism has left many countries in a position of economic dependency, modernization has often favored already developed nations, and neocolonialism continues to perpetuate economic inequalities through indirect means.

Question 18

Which of the following is the BEST example of a multinational corporation?
A) All of the answer choices are correct.
B) a U.S. hardware store that sells hammers from France and saws from Switzerland
C) a beverage corporation that has bottling plants throughout the world
D) a Swiss bank with customers who live all over the world

Accepted Answer

A multinational corporation is a company that has operations, such as production or service facilities, in multiple countries. A beverage corporation with bottling plants throughout the world fits this definition.

Question 19

What do you understand by the concept of universal human rights? How important is it that this concept exists in the world today? How should violators of universal human rights be punished?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Which of the following would be an example of neocolonialism?
A) the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979
B) the continuing dependence of developing nations on the economic resources of core nations
C) the German occupation of France, Belgium, and Poland during World War II
D) French control over North Africa from the late nineteenth until the middle of the twentieth century

Accepted Answer

Neocolonialism refers to the indirect control or influence, especially economic, that developed countries exert over developing ones. Choice B, the continuing dependence of developing nations on the economic resources of core nations, exemplifies this by highlighting the economic dominance and dependency relationships that mimic the power dynamics of colonialism without formal political control.

Quiz 11: Global Inequality

The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights establishes binding legal principles to which all signatory nations must adhere

Most of the world's wealth is held by countries in North America, South America, and Europe.

Mexico is considered a ______ nation.

Which of the following would be an example of colonialism?

Industrial nations spend money on health care and the military, resulting in which of the following benefits for the people in those nations?

Since Mexican men are still typically viewed as heads of the household, which of the following has been difficult for Mexican women?

The standardized measure of extreme poverty globally means living on the equivalent of how much per day?

Which of the following is an NGO?

As of 2015 (the deadline), there was substantial progress toward reaching the UN Millennium Development Goals.

Which of the following is a controversial practice that has been condemned by Western nations as a human rights abuse?

Which of the following is True about remittances?

Which of the following is the major reason why Mexicans risk their lives crossing the desert to get to the United States?

The U.S. Human Trafficking Report has three tiers. What is a tier 3 country?

Examine and critically analyze the assumptions underlying the modernization approach to the global economy. On what grounds does a colonial perspective question these assumptions?

Which of the following nations is fully compliant with the U.S. Trafficking Victims Protection Act?

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights set a single standard for acceptable behavior around the world, but in practice,

Which of the following forces is in part responsible for the domination of the world marketplace by a few nations?

Which of the following is the BEST example of a multinational corporation?

What do you understand by the concept of universal human rights? How important is it that this concept exists in the world today? How should violators of universal human rights be punished?

Which of the following would be an example of neocolonialism?