Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Question 3

Feminist analysts argue that

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 6

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

Accepted Answer

Transnational terrorism refers to acts o

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Conflicts over values and ideologies are typically resolved through negotiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

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.

Accepted Answer

1. Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution: On

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Small arms are a problem in the world fo

Question 12

What is the role of patriotism in global conflict?

Accepted Answer

The role of patriotism in global conflic

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

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 15

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Besides military combat, war contributes

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Nonviolent means of resolving conflict,

Question 18

The Mine Ban Treaty

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 19

Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 20

In war and conflict women and girls

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

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

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

Feminist analysts argue that

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

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

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

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

Conflicts over values and ideologies are typically resolved through negotiation.

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

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.

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

What is the role of patriotism in global conflict?

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

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

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

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

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

The Mine Ban Treaty

Which statement is true?

In war and conflict women and girls

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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Exam 15: Conflict, War, and Terrorism

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

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

Feminist analysts argue that

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

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

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

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

Conflicts over values and ideologies are typically resolved through negotiation.

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

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.

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

What is the role of patriotism in global conflict?

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

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

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

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

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

The Mine Ban Treaty

Which statement is true?

In war and conflict women and girls

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

Filters

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