Question 1

The rate of PTSD among soldiers is difficult to measure because of

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A)  a lag time between exposure and symptoms.
B)  the medicalization of mental illness.
C)  the quick response from the VA.
D)  agreement among professionals as to what it means.

Question 2

The micro-level process of deciding to commit a terrorist act involves

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A)  high self-esteem.
B)  military experience.
C)  belief in God.
D)  social network influences

Question 3

Describe the causes of terrorism, both on the societal and personal levels.

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Question 4

Explain the main goals of the United Nations, the reasons it has come under criticism in the last few years, and recent proposals to address these criticisms. ​

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The main goals of the United Nations are...

Question 5

What are the two major ways in which industrialization has influenced war?

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Industrialization has profoundly influen...

Question 6

President Dwight D. Eisenhower referred to the close association between the military and the defense industry as the military-industrial

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A)  institution.
B)  collaboration.
C)  complex.
D)  dynamic.

Question 7

According to Chirot, retribalization has been caused by

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A)  globalized culture.
B)  lack of natural resources, such as water or oil.
C)  social class inequalities.
D)  border disputes.

Question 8

Which of the following technological innovations is the result of war?

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A)  Online banking
B)  Laser surgery
C)  E-learning
D)  Smart phones

Question 9

Which country has recently conducted nuclear tests?

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A)  Japan
B)  Cuba
C)  North Korea
D)  Norway

Question 10

Modern wars tend to be fought

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A)  in populated areas.
B)  on remote battlefields.
C)  with psychological warfare.
D)  in ways that produce less destruction.

Question 11

The United Nations does not often engage in peacekeeping missions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In recent United Nation peacekeeping missions, _______ provided more than 75 percent of the troops.

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A)  developing nations
B)  the United States
C)  Europe and Japan
D)  Great Britain, Canada, and Australia

Question 13

Revolutions and civil wars are more likely to occur when

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A)  a government is strong and united.
B)  a government is responsive to the concerns and demands of its citizens.
C)  strong leaders are willing to mount opposition to the government.
D)  an outside attack on the government has occurred.

Question 14

America's war in Iraq based on fear of weapons of mass destruction illustrates

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A)  arbitration.
B)  mediation.
C)  a security dilemma.
D)  détente.

Question 15

Centuries of war between competing chiefdoms culminated in the development of

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A)  capitalism.
B)  the state.
C)  private property.
D)  social welfare.

Question 16

Gender norming policies tend to result in increased respect for women in non-traditional occupations.​

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

We define terrorism as an act perpetrated by a person from another country.​

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

_________ is the premeditated use, or threatened use, of violence by individuals or groups to gain a political or social objective.

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A)  Terrorism
B)  War
C)  Revolution
D)  Civil war

Question 19

How has war or threat of war helped poor and disadvantaged groups in American society?

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War or the threat of war has not directl...

Question 20

Constructivist explanations of war emphasize the role of leaders in stirring up hatred.

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A) True 
 B)False

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Which of the following technological innovations is the result of war?

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Modern wars tend to be fought

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The rate of PTSD among soldiers is difficult to measure because of

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President Dwight D. Eisenhower referred to the close association between the military and the defense industry as the military-industrial

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We define terrorism as an act perpetrated by a person from another country.​

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Which country has recently conducted nuclear tests?

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What are the two major ways in which industrialization has influenced war?

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The micro-level process of deciding to commit a terrorist act involves

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According to Chirot, retribalization has been caused by

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How has war or threat of war helped poor and disadvantaged groups in American society?

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_________ is the premeditated use, or threatened use, of violence by individuals or groups to gain a political or social objective.

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Constructivist explanations of war emphasize the role of leaders in stirring up hatred.

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Gender norming policies tend to result in increased respect for women in non-traditional occupations.​

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