Question 1

Explain the arguments for and against the closing of Guantanamo Bay.

Accepted Answer

The arguments for closing Guantanamo Bay include the following:

1. Human rights violations: Many argue that the detention center at Guantanamo Bay has been the site of numerous human rights abuses, including torture and indefinite detention without trial. Closing the facility would help to address these violations and uphold international human rights standards.

2. International reputation: The continued operation of Guantanamo Bay has been a stain on the reputation of the United States in the eyes of the international community. Closing the facility would help to improve the country's standing and demonstrate a commitment to the rule of law.

3. Cost savings: Maintaining the detention center at Guantanamo Bay is expensive, with estimates suggesting that it costs hundreds of millions of dollars annually to operate. Closing the facility would result in significant cost savings for the government.

On the other hand, the arguments against closing Guantanamo Bay include:

1. National security concerns: Some argue that closing Guantanamo Bay could pose a risk to national security by releasing potentially dangerous individuals back into the world. There are concerns that former detainees could return to terrorist activities or join extremist groups.

2. Lack of alternative solutions: Critics of closing Guantanamo Bay argue that there are no viable alternatives for dealing with detainees who are considered too dangerous to release but cannot be tried in a traditional court setting. They argue that closing the facility would create a legal and logistical dilemma for the government.

3. Political opposition: There is significant political opposition to closing Guantanamo Bay, with some arguing that doing so would be seen as a sign of weakness or capitulation to terrorist groups. This opposition has made it difficult for policymakers to make progress on the issue.

Overall, the debate over closing Guantanamo Bay is complex and multifaceted, with valid arguments on both sides. It is a contentious issue that requires careful consideration of the legal, ethical, and security implications.

Question 2

Racial, ethnic, and religious hostilities perpetuated by the wealthy to divert attention away from their exploitation illustrates the ___________ explanation of ethnic conflict.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

There are macro and micro explanations for terrorism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Discuss the potential effects of war on the local environment.​

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Question 5

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

Question 6

Industrialization

Accepted Answer

A)  was responsible for the development of the state.
B)  increases a society's propensity to war.
C)  increases the potential destruction of war.
D)  reduces the economic costs of war.

Question 7

Which of the following nations accounts for the greatest percentage of the world's military spending?

Accepted Answer

A)  The United States
B)  Russia
C)  China
D)  Israel

Question 8

The term "dual-use technologies" refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Military technology that has both offensive and defensive capabilities
B)  Innovations that have civilian and military applications
C)  Military technology that is used both by military personnel and violent street criminals
D)  Defense-funded innovations that are used to both deter war and fight in war

Question 9

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

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Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  WWII.
B)  the Falklands War.
C)  the war against the Taliban in Afghanistan.
D)  the Korean War.

Question 11

Describe the ways in which women suffer in a war.

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Question 12

Experts from the Center for Strategic and International Studies warn that oil will remain the dominant resource issue of the Middle East for many decades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The world's number of autonomous political units has ______________ compared with 1000 B.C.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased dramatically
B)  increased slightly
C)  remained the same
D)  varied considerably throughout the years, first increasing and then decreasing

Question 14

Conflict over which of the following is least likely to end in compromise or negotiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ideologies
B)  Resources
C)  Economic inequalities
D)  Borders

Question 15

The principle of mutually assured destruction (MAD)transformed war from a

Accepted Answer

A)  lose-lose proposition to a win-lose scenario.
B)  win-win proposition to a win-lose scenario.
C)  win-lose proposition to a win-win scenario.
D)  win-lose proposition to a lose-lose scenario.

Question 16

War has served to consolidate small autonomous social groups into larger political states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Conflicts over borders are most likely to arise when

Accepted Answer

A)  borders are physically easy to cross.
B)  borders are clearly delineated by natural boundaries, such as rivers, oceans, or mountain ranges.
C)  communication between border countries is prohibited.
D)  borders are a product of treaty negotiation.

Question 18

The development of attitudes and behavior that support war begins

Accepted Answer

A)  in childhood.
B)  in adolescence.
C)  in adulthood.
D)  with recruitment into the military.

Question 19

What are conflict minerals? How are these related to war? Include specific examples.​

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Question 20

The Cold War refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Vietnam War
B)  The Gulf War
C)  The potential for chemical, biological, or nuclear war that would result in the total destruction of the planet
D)  The state of political tension and military rivalry that existed between the United States and the former Soviet Union

Exam 15: Conflict, War, and Terrorism

Explain the arguments for and against the closing of Guantanamo Bay.

Racial, ethnic, and religious hostilities perpetuated by the wealthy to divert attention away from their exploitation illustrates the ___________ explanation of ethnic conflict.

There are macro and micro explanations for terrorism.

Discuss the potential effects of war on the local environment.

Revolutions involve which of the following?

Industrialization

Which of the following nations accounts for the greatest percentage of the world's military spending?

The term "dual-use technologies" refers to which of the following?

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

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

Describe the ways in which women suffer in a war.

Experts from the Center for Strategic and International Studies warn that oil will remain the dominant resource issue of the Middle East for many decades.

The world's number of autonomous political units has ______________ compared with 1000 B.C.

Conflict over which of the following is least likely to end in compromise or negotiation?

The principle of mutually assured destruction (MAD) transformed war from a

War has served to consolidate small autonomous social groups into larger political states.

Conflicts over borders are most likely to arise when

The development of attitudes and behavior that support war begins

What are conflict minerals? How are these related to war? Include specific examples.

The Cold War refers to which of the following?

Exam 15: Conflict, War, and Terrorism

Explain the arguments for and against the closing of Guantanamo Bay.

Racial, ethnic, and religious hostilities perpetuated by the wealthy to divert attention away from their exploitation illustrates the ___________ explanation of ethnic conflict.

There are macro and micro explanations for terrorism.

Discuss the potential effects of war on the local environment.​

Revolutions involve which of the following?

Industrialization

Which of the following nations accounts for the greatest percentage of the world's military spending?

The term "dual-use technologies" refers to which of the following?

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

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

Describe the ways in which women suffer in a war.

Experts from the Center for Strategic and International Studies warn that oil will remain the dominant resource issue of the Middle East for many decades.

The world's number of autonomous political units has ______________ compared with 1000 B.C.

Conflict over which of the following is least likely to end in compromise or negotiation?

The principle of mutually assured destruction (MAD) transformed war from a

War has served to consolidate small autonomous social groups into larger political states.

Conflicts over borders are most likely to arise when

The development of attitudes and behavior that support war begins

What are conflict minerals? How are these related to war? Include specific examples.​

The Cold War refers to which of the following?

Discuss the potential effects of war on the local environment.

What are conflict minerals? How are these related to war? Include specific examples.