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Flashcards by Dylan Anello, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Dylan Anello
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| Question | Answer |
| Refugee | a person forced by war, persecution, or other dangers to leave his or her homeland |
| Multinational Corporations | business firms that operate. in multiple countries |
| Economic Interdependence | The countries of the world are increasingly dependent on one another for raw materials, markets, and financial resources |
| Terrorism | the use of violence and threats to intimidate and coerce for coerce reasons |
| Israel | Since it’s founding in 1948, the nation of Israel has been at war with neighboring Muslim countries and Palestinians living and working in Israel |
| Ireland | After years of protests, in 1921 most of Ireland declared itself free of Britain |
| U.K. | Controlled Ireland for many years. Protestants in Northern Ireland wanted to stay with the U.K., Southern Ireland wanted to break away from U.K. control. |
| Somalia | The Horn of Africa is home to one of the most unstable countries in the world Somalia has been devastated by civil wars and inter-clan fighting for decades |
| Pakistan | War with Hindus for years and fought for Kashmir |
| India | War with the Muslims for years and fought for Kashmir |
| Balkan Peninsula | After the collapse of the U.S.S.R in 1991, the Balkan Peninsula, particularly the former nation of Yugoslavia fragmented into new nations |
| Horn of Africa | Home to Somalia (where Somalia is located) |
| Yugoslavia | Yugoslavia became divided between groups such as the Serbs, Bosnians, Croats, and Albanians. |
| Target destination of Hispanic immigrants | United states |
| Target destination of North African guest workers | Europe |
| Issues that help to fuel the Arab-Israeli conflict | There is too little land and water in the area to accommodate both Israelis and Palestinians |
| Majority religion in Northern Ireland | Protestant |
| Minority religion in Northern Ireland | Catholics |
| The IRA and their tactics | In 1994, the IRA declared a cease-fire, and a cease-fire agreement followed in 1998 |
| What has the Horn of Africa became known for recently | In recent years, pirates operating from Somalia have become a major international concern as well as terrorism |
| What countries/ religions are fighting in South Asia | Pakistan and India |
| The most contested land in South Asia | Kashmir |
| Balkan Peninsula country that fragmented in 1991 | Yugoslavia |
| Areas that technology has advanced the most in | Medicine, Communications, and Computers |
| Groups of people that have fought in the Balkan Peninsula | Serbs, Bosnians, Croats, and Albanians |
| Characteristics of developed nations | countries that are industrialized, have strong economies, and are technologically advanced |
| Characteristics of developing nations | countries that have little industry, poor economies, and low levels of technology |
| Two organizations that loan money to developing countries | World Bank and International Monetary Fund |
| Illnesses that affect developing nations | Cholera, yellow fever, malaria, and measles |
| Examples of countries that have produced higher standards of living by adopting free market economies | Taiwan and South Korea |
| Example of habitat destruction | In the Amazon region of South America, tropical rain forests are being cut down for farmland |
| Areas affected by acid rain | Forests located in North America and Europe |
| Examples of ways nations are linked together today | rapid transportation, communication, and computer networks |
| Strengths of multinational corporations | Put large amounts of money into research for new products. Choose the best location for manufacturing products. Market their products all over the world |
| EU | European Union |
| Currency of the EU | Euro |
| WTO | World Trade Organizations |
| NAFTA | North American Free Trade Agreement |
| How do the EU and NAFTA help their member Countries' economies | The EU also as established a common currency, the euro which has been adopted by 12 member nations NAFTA is trying to remove trade barriers between the 420+ million people in North America |
| Examples of high profile acts of terrorism | The Munich Olympics of 1972. The terrorist attacks in the US on 9/11/2001 |
| Government defenses against terrorism | Increased usage of surveillance equipment. Reviews of privacy rights. Improved security at ports and airports. Increased use of ID badges and photos. |
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