Question 1

What are some of the most significant effects of decolonization in Africa? Which country do you think has been the most successful in meeting post-colonial challenges? Which country the least?

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Question 2

The immediate result of al Qaeda’s September 11th attacks on the United States was

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The immediate response to the September 11th attacks was the U.S. launching an invasion of Afghanistan in an effort to dismantle terrorist camps and disrupt the Taliban government's support of al Qaeda. The invasion began on October 7, 2001, less than a month after the attacks. The other choices - U.S. and British invasion of Iran, landing of U.N. troops in Israel, and U.S. economic sanctions against Iraq - are not directly related to the September 11th attacks.

Question 3

What was the result of the creation of the state of Israel in 1948? What are the Camp David Accords and what impact have they had? What are the reasons for the intifadah? How has the international community attempted to resolve these issues? What are the points that remain intractable in this crisis?

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Question 4

On what basis does the text argue that democratization and globalization are the defining characteristics of the contemporary era? Do you agree with this assessment? Why or why not?

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Question 5

What are some of the most pressing issues facing African nations today? What seem to be the most successful methods for addressing these issues and why?

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Question 6

Discuss the policy of apartheid.Who were the main leaders opposed to this system in the Republic of South Africa? What were their tactics for opposition? What new challenges face the democracy of South Africa now that apartheid has been abolished?

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Question 7

Explain why fundamentalist Muslim groups call for the destruction of the United States and Israel.Why do these radicals associate the United States with Israel? If the Palestinian issue were to be resolved,would these Islamist groups disappear?

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Question 8

What does the failure of the United States to control Iraq after the invasion suggest about the limits of American power? How is this used by the fundamentalist elements in Islam? Was the invasion of Iraq connected to the attacks on September 11,2001? How does this invasion feed into the fundamentalists' image of the United States?

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Question 9

What were some of the most prominent concerns faced by the nation of Iran during the 20th century? What about the early 21st century? How has the Revolution of 1979 changed the nation of Iran?

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Question 10

According to Osama Bin Laden, a jihad should be called against Americans and Jews because

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Osama Bin Laden claimed that American and Jewish policies were aimed at the extermination of Muslims, which he used as a justification for calling a jihad against them.

Question 11

What impact has the Muslim resurgence had on world history? Why is the West having trouble coping with this movement? What is the relationship between this movement and the increase in terrorist activities in the late 20th century?

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Question 12

What are some of the major problems on the Indian subcontinent? What role have the Sikhs played in this area? Name some of the historic problems between India and Pakistan.Is there a possibility of unity in this region of the world?

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Question 13

What are some of the predominant developments currently occurring in the nation of Turkey? Why is this nation such a fascinating indicator of larger potential trends in international affairs?

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Question 14

Which model of the future do you find more compelling,globalization or the "clash of civilizations"? Point to specific events,trends,and historical patterns to support your choice.

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Question 15

Detail the different economic programs attempted in Latin American countries in the 20th and 21st centuries.Which do you think has met with the most success? Which the least? To what factor or factors do you attribute that success?

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Question 16

What is decolonization? What are the major themes of this historic process? What is the importance of nationalism in the postcolonial world? How important are the ties to former European colonial powers?

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Question 17

A U.S.-led coalition invaded Iraq in 2003 for all of the following reasons except to

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The invasion of Iraq in 2003 was primarily justified by the alleged existence of weapons of mass destruction and the need to remove Saddam Hussein from power. The promotion of democratic reforms was also part of the justification given, but locating and arresting Osama Bin Laden was not a stated reason for the invasion.

Quiz 33: Post-colonialism and Beyond: Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East