Question 1

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

Question 2

Many governments convince the masses that the way to ensure world peace is

Accepted Answer

A) through negotiation. 
B) to be prepared for war. 
C) to develop attitudes of tolerance. 
D) to emphasize cooperation. 
A) through negotiation. 
B) to be prepared for war. 
C) to develop attitudes of tolerance. 
D) to emphasize cooperation. B

Question 3

Which of the following statements best describes the state of nuclear proliferation in the world?

Accepted Answer

A) There is a massive race among all countries to develop the most nuclear weapons. 
B) The United States is the only country still developing a nuclear arsenal. 
C) While some developing countries such as Pakistan and India continue to develop nuclear arsenals, many countries, including the U.S.have begun to reduce their stockpiles. 
D) All nuclear weapons have been destroyed. 
A) There is a massive race among all countries to develop the most nuclear weapons. 
B) The United States is the only country still developing a nuclear arsenal. 
C) While some developing countries such as Pakistan and India continue to develop nuclear arsenals, many countries, including the U.S.have begun to reduce their stockpiles. 
D) All nuclear weapons have been destroyed. C

Question 4

How does war benefit the political elite, according to conflict theorists?

Accepted Answer

According to conflict theorists, war ben

Question 5

According to your text, Japan bombed Pearl Harbor

Accepted Answer

A) to goad the U.S.into entering World War II. 
B) to avoid a later confrontation with the U.S.Pacific Fleet. 
C) to reduce economic competition from the U.S. 
D) as part of its plan to conquer the world. 
A) to goad the U.S.into entering World War II. 
B) to avoid a later confrontation with the U.S.Pacific Fleet. 
C) to reduce economic competition from the U.S. 
D) as part of its plan to conquer the world.

Question 6

The United Nations does not often engage in peacekeeping missions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How does war benefit the corporate, military, and political elite? Illustrate your answer with specific examples.

Accepted Answer

War can benefit the corporate, military,

Question 8

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

Question 9

Weapons initially supplied by the United States to foreign powers were then used against the United States in

Accepted Answer

A) the Gulf War. 
B) today's Iraq War. 
C) the war against the Taliban in Afghanistan. 
D) all of these choices 
A) the Gulf War. 
B) today's Iraq War. 
C) the war against the Taliban in Afghanistan. 
D) all of these choices

Question 10

Edward Snowden leaked information about domestic surveillance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Before and during World War II, _____ forced 100,000 to 200,000 women into prostitution as military "comfort women."

Accepted Answer

A) the United States 
B) Japan 
C) Germany 
D) Italy 
A) the United States 
B) Japan 
C) Germany 
D) Italy

Question 12

War _____ nations.

Accepted Answer

A) creates 
B) defends 
C) destroys 
D) All of these 
A) creates 
B) defends 
C) destroys 
D) All of these

Question 13

Racial, ethnic, and religious hostilities are often perpetuated by a wealthy minority to divert attention away from their exploitation and to maintain their position of power.This illustrates a(n)___________ explanation of ethnic conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) primordial 
B) constructivist 
C) ideological 
D) cultural value 
A) primordial 
B) constructivist 
C) ideological 
D) cultural value

Question 14

_____ percent of Americans have unfavorable views of Islam.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 23 
D) 38 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 23 
D) 38

Question 15

The Human Side profile in your chapter shows that _______ may help with PTSD.

Accepted Answer

A) toughing it out 
B) returning to combat as soon as possible 
C) alcohol 
D) pets 
A) toughing it out 
B) returning to combat as soon as possible 
C) alcohol 
D) pets

Question 16

Which of the following is a defensive strategy to fight terrorism?

Accepted Answer

A) retaliatory raids 
B) metal detectors and X-ray machines at airports 
C) group infiltration 
D) preemptive strikes 
A) retaliatory raids 
B) metal detectors and X-ray machines at airports 
C) group infiltration 
D) preemptive strikes

Question 17

The micro-level process of deciding to commit a terrorist act involves all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) low self-esteem. 
B) grievances. 
C) perceived rewards. 
D) social relationship networks. 
A) low self-esteem. 
B) grievances. 
C) perceived rewards. 
D) social relationship networks.

Question 18

The Internet was originally created for _______ purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) entertainment 
B) commercial 
C) educational 
D) military 
A) entertainment 
B) commercial 
C) educational 
D) military

Question 19

Revolutions involve which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) one nation attacking another nation because it believes that nation poses a threat 
B) one nation attacking another nation with the intention of conquering and absorbing it into their own society 
C) citizens warring against a foreign government that has invaded their territory 
D) citizens warring against their own government 
A) one nation attacking another nation because it believes that nation poses a threat 
B) one nation attacking another nation with the intention of conquering and absorbing it into their own society 
C) citizens warring against a foreign government that has invaded their territory 
D) citizens warring against their own government

Question 20

Wars over religious beliefs sometimes result in martyrdom, which refers to the idea that dying for one's beliefs

Accepted Answer

A) is atonement for one's sins. 
B) is a selfish waste of a life. 
C) leads to eternal salvation. 
D) is a violation of God's will. 
A) is atonement for one's sins. 
B) is a selfish waste of a life. 
C) leads to eternal salvation. 
D) is a violation of God's will.

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

Many governments convince the masses that the way to ensure world peace is

Which of the following statements best describes the state of nuclear proliferation in the world?

How does war benefit the political elite, according to conflict theorists?

According to your text, Japan bombed Pearl Harbor

The United Nations does not often engage in peacekeeping missions.

How does war benefit the corporate, military, and political elite? Illustrate your answer with specific examples.

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

Weapons initially supplied by the United States to foreign powers were then used against the United States in

Edward Snowden leaked information about domestic surveillance.

Before and during World War II, _____ forced 100,000 to 200,000 women into prostitution as military "comfort women."

War _____ nations.

Racial, ethnic, and religious hostilities are often perpetuated by a wealthy minority to divert attention away from their exploitation and to maintain their position of power.This illustrates a(n)___________ explanation of ethnic conflict.

_____ percent of Americans have unfavorable views of Islam.

The Human Side profile in your chapter shows that _______ may help with PTSD.

Which of the following is a defensive strategy to fight terrorism?

The micro-level process of deciding to commit a terrorist act involves all of the following EXCEPT

The Internet was originally created for _______ purposes.

Revolutions involve which of the following?

Wars over religious beliefs sometimes result in martyrdom, which refers to the idea that dying for one's beliefs

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Exam 15: Conflict, War, and Terrorism

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

Many governments convince the masses that the way to ensure world peace is

Which of the following statements best describes the state of nuclear proliferation in the world?

How does war benefit the political elite, according to conflict theorists?

According to your text, Japan bombed Pearl Harbor

The United Nations does not often engage in peacekeeping missions.

How does war benefit the corporate, military, and political elite? Illustrate your answer with specific examples.

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

Weapons initially supplied by the United States to foreign powers were then used against the United States in

Edward Snowden leaked information about domestic surveillance.

Before and during World War II, _____ forced 100,000 to 200,000 women into prostitution as military "comfort women."

War _____ nations.

Racial, ethnic, and religious hostilities are often perpetuated by a wealthy minority to divert attention away from their exploitation and to maintain their position of power.This illustrates a(n)___________ explanation of ethnic conflict.

_____ percent of Americans have unfavorable views of Islam.

The Human Side profile in your chapter shows that _______ may help with PTSD.

Which of the following is a defensive strategy to fight terrorism?

The micro-level process of deciding to commit a terrorist act involves all of the following EXCEPT

The Internet was originally created for _______ purposes.

Revolutions involve which of the following?

Wars over religious beliefs sometimes result in martyrdom, which refers to the idea that dying for one's beliefs

Thinking About Social Problems

Physical and Mental Health and Health Care

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Social Control

Family Problems

Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Work and Unemployment

Problems in Education

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Population Growth and Aging

Environmental Problems

Science and Technology

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