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25 Cards in this Set
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What is imperialism? |
The political and economic power of one or more countries by a dominant nation. |
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What is an ideology? |
Set of ideas/beliefs that form the basis of a nation's systems and goals. |
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What is the Cold War? |
A state of hostility without any actual warfare from the 1940's to the 80's. |
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Where are the vast majority of conflicts occurring? |
Africa, The Middle East and Asia |
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Why do conflicts occur? |
Culture, religion, territory and natural resources. |
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What is one effect war has on the environment? |
Degradation of the ozone layer. |
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What is the United Nations? |
They wish to increase political and economic cooperation, implement economic and social development programs, improve human rights and reduce global conflicts. |
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What is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization? |
Military alliance of European and North American democracies. |
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What is the North American Free Trade Agreement? |
Agreement with Canada, United States and Mexico to remove tariff barriers between the three countries. |
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What is one cultural conflict? |
Conflict in Chiapas. |
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What is one religious conflict? |
Dispute over Kashmir. |
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What is one territorial conflict? |
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. |
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What is one natural resource conflict? |
The Gulf War. |
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What is one example of a democracy? |
Thailand. |
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What is one example of an absolute monarchy? |
Saudi Arabia. |
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What is one example of a communist nation? |
China. |
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What are the three motivations for terrorism? |
Rational motivation (other options considered), psychological motivation (becomes one's purpose) and cultural motivation (when one's religion is threatened). |
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What are the differences between freedom fighters and terrorists? |
Relative concept, perception and changing geopolitical realities affect how violent actions are interpreted, ex: Nelson Mandela. |
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Define democracy. |
Citizens exercise political power by electing officials. |
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Define absolute monarchy. |
Authority rests with the monarch. |
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Define One-party Nation State. |
Only one political party is permitted to exist. |
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Define military nation. |
A military run state. |
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Define a religious nation. |
Spiritual leaders hold political power. |
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Define communist. |
Classless society. |
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What are the problems with the way the US runs their government? |
Most powerful nation in the world militarily, economically and culturally. Powerful "America first" lobby that promotes isolation from the rest of the world. Example: rejection of the Anti-Ballastic Missile Treaty. |
