Question 1

Modern wars are most commonly fought in unpopulated areas on battlefields.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The flow of small arms is more difficult to control than larger weapons of mass destruction because

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A)  small arms have more legitimate uses.
B)  small arms are more easily concealed.
C)  small arms cost less.
D)  small arms make more money for the sellers.

Question 3

Conflicts over values and ideologies are typically resolved through negotiation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which statement is true?

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A)  Warfare reduces social cohesion and unity among societal members.
B)  Military conflict promotes economic and political rivalry.
C)  Warfare halts negative technological development.
D)  Warfare increases employment and stimulates the economy in the short run.

Question 5

The Mine Ban Treaty

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A)  requires governments to report all landmine stockpiles in their countries.
B)  requires governments to map all landmine fields in their countries.
C)  requires governments to destroy landmine stockpiles and to clear landmine fields.
D)  has been signed by all countries in the world.

Question 6

A team of terrorist experts list which of the following as a cause of terrorism?

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A)  A strong military
B)  Slow progress toward modernization
C)  Good economic times
D)  Racial or ethnic discrimination

Question 7

Explain the nonviolent means of resolving conflict (e.g., mediation and arbitration). Under what circumstances do you think these efforts could be successful?

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Nonviolent means of resolving conflict, ...

Question 8

__________ refers to a condition resulting from war, rape, or crime victimization.

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A)  PTSD
B)  ADHD
C)  SDS
D)  Multiple personality

Question 9

In war and conflict women and girls

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A)  are typically unaffected.
B)  often fight as equals alongside men.
C)  are taken in by other countries.
D)  are often abused, raped, neglected and tortured.

Question 10

List and explain at least three strategies for promoting global peace. Explain which of the three strategies you believe would be most effective and justify your answer.

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1. Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution: On...

Question 11

Experts cited in your text predict that the dominant resource issue of the Middle East over which wars will be fought in the future is

Accepted Answer

A)  oil.
B)  land.
C)  gold.
D)  water.

Question 12

The 2001 bombings of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were acts of ______ terrorism.

Accepted Answer

A)  transnational
B)  revolutionary
C)  domestic
D)  nationalist

Question 13

In general, countries with similar ideologies are less likely to engage in war with each other than are countries with differing ideological values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Feminist analysts argue that

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A)  women benefit more from war than men since men are more likely to carry out active combat.
B)  nature-based arguments about gender explain why men are more suited for military violence.
C)  war is an extension of patriarchy and the subordination of women in male-dominated societies.
D)  war is typically used to accomplish feminist goals.

Question 15

In what ways besides military combat does war contribute to death and disability? What are the effects of those deaths and disabilities on society?

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Besides military combat, war contributes...

Question 16

As societies become more industrialized, their proneness to warfare decreases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Why are small arms a problem in the world and why might they be considered more dangerous than nuclear weapons?

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Small arms are a problem in the world fo...

Question 18

Explain the difference between transnational and domestic terrorism and provide an example of each.

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Transnational terrorism refers to acts o...

Question 19

What is the role of patriotism in global conflict?

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The role of patriotism in global conflic...

Question 20

During the Vietnam War, Agent Orange was used to clear vegetation to make fighting the war easier. This is an example of ecocide.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Conflict, War, and Terrorism

The Mine Ban Treaty

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Why are small arms a problem in the world and why might they be considered more dangerous than nuclear weapons?

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List and explain at least three strategies for promoting global peace. Explain which of the three strategies you believe would be most effective and justify your answer.

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In war and conflict women and girls

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Which statement is true?

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A team of terrorist experts list which of the following as a cause of terrorism?

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Modern wars are most commonly fought in unpopulated areas on battlefields.

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In general, countries with similar ideologies are less likely to engage in war with each other than are countries with differing ideological values.

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__________ refers to a condition resulting from war, rape, or crime victimization.

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What is the role of patriotism in global conflict?

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Experts cited in your text predict that the dominant resource issue of the Middle East over which wars will be fought in the future is

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Conflicts over values and ideologies are typically resolved through negotiation.

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The 2001 bombings of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were acts of ______ terrorism.

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As societies become more industrialized, their proneness to warfare decreases.

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Explain the difference between transnational and domestic terrorism and provide an example of each.

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During the Vietnam War, Agent Orange was used to clear vegetation to make fighting the war easier. This is an example of ecocide.​

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