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13 The Contemporary World Online Quiz Questions

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20 questions

True or false

1 point

The end of the Cold War produced one uniform political model that countries around the world adopted.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

In what month and year did the World Health Organization characterize the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic?

Fill in the blank

1 point

In 2025, an estimated 6 billion people used the internet, while 2.2 billion remained .

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1 point

Which description best explains globalization?

A
The growing connection of economies and societies through trade, investment, migration, communications, and cultural exchange
B
The adoption of one political system by all countries
C
The transfer of all production from one country to another
D
The ending of international trade in favor of domestic production

Fill in the blank

1 point

Even when countries face shared problems, international responses depend on political will, trust, and .

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1 point

Which statement best describes the role of international institutions such as the United Nations in responding to crises?

A
They provide forums for diplomacy and collective action, although states may disagree about how to respond.
B
They ensure that all governments adopt the same policies.
C
They replace national governments when crises occur.
D
They prevent disagreements between states from arising.

True or false

1 point

Economic shocks can spread quickly between countries whose economies are connected through global trade.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What is the term for preparing communities and infrastructure for the impacts of climate change?

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1 point

Which concerns does the material identify as risks associated with digital technologies and artificial intelligence? Select all that apply.

A
Privacy risks
B
Misinformation
C
Surveillance
D
Job disruption
E
Concentration of power
F
The end of all online communication
G
The elimination of economic shocks between countries

Choose all

1 point

Which are examples of security concerns that extend beyond conventional warfare? Select all that apply.

A
Terrorism
B
Cyberattacks
C
Disinformation
D
The use of drones
E
Multiparty elections
F
Cultural exchange

Choose one

1 point

Which statement best describes many conflicts after the Cold War?

A
They ended when the Cold War ended.
B
Many occurred within states or involved governments, armed groups, and outside powers.
C
They were all fought only between two national armies.
D
They no longer affected civilian populations.

Choose one

1 point

Which statement best captures the combination of interdependence and disagreement in the contemporary world?

A
Countries share priorities, responsibilities, and solutions whenever they face a common problem.
B
Countries can avoid shared problems by limiting communication with other states.
C
Countries are interconnected by common problems but may disagree about priorities, responsibilities, and solutions.
D
International cooperation eliminates political disagreement.

Open ended

1 point

Why are cooperation and fairness central to addressing climate change? Explain how differences among countries affect the challenge.

Written response

1 point

On what date did the World Health Organization characterize the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic?

Written response

1 point

At the end of 2025, approximately how many million people were internally displaced by conflict or violence? Enter the reported estimate.

True or false

1 point

The end of the Cold War also brought an end to armed conflict around the world.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A company designs a product in one country, uses parts made in several others, and sells it worldwide. A disruption in one supplier country then delays production elsewhere. Which conclusion best explains this situation?

A
It shows that each country produces goods independently, so events abroad have little effect.
B
It illustrates how globalization links production across borders and can spread economic shocks between connected countries.
C
It shows that international trade eliminates economic inequality among countries.
D
It demonstrates that migration is the only factor connecting national economies.

Choose one

1 point

Which statement best describes how international influence changed after the Cold War?

A
The United States lost all international influence immediately after the Cold War.
B
A single world government replaced national governments and regional organizations.
C
The United States remained powerful, while influence became increasingly distributed among multiple states and regional organizations.
D
Regional organizations ended all disagreements among governments.

Choose one

1 point

A school uses online services for learning, but its community is also concerned about student privacy and false information spreading online. Which assessment best fits the role of digital technologies?

A
Digital technologies can enable useful activities while also creating concerns such as privacy risks and misinformation.
B
Digital technologies have made information less immediate and less far-reaching.
C
Online services have removed the possibility of surveillance and misinformation.
D
Artificial intelligence is used only for communication, not for analyzing information or generating content.

Choose one

1 point

Governments facing a crisis disagree about what action to take. What role can an international institution such as the United Nations still play?

A
They can require every government to agree on a single response to every crisis.
B
They replace national governments as the sole decision-makers in international affairs.
C
They prevent political disagreements from affecting international responses.
D
They can provide forums for diplomacy and collective action, though states may still disagree about responses.