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Chapter Vocabulary Link / Quizlet Questions

Standards

Analyze historical and modern-day policies of the western hemisphere, with emphasis on Mexico and Canada, to include: a. expansion of democracy in western hemisphere;

b. immigration and migration issues;

c. changes in foreign policy brings spiraling impact on each nation and international relations, trade;

l. use of technology in the information age;

Previewing Main Ideas

Science and Technology

Advances in science and technology have changed the lives of people around the globe. Improved communication and transportation allowed goods, services, and ideas to move rapidly.

Cultural Interaction

Inventions and innovations have brought the nations of the world closer and exposed people to other cultures. Culture are now blending ideas and customs much faster than before.

Economics

Since World War, Nations have worked to expand trade and commerce in world markets. Changes and technologies have blurred national boundaries and create a global market.

Power and Authority

Since the end of World War II, Nations have adopted collective efforts to ensure their security. One of the greatest challenges in maintaining global security is international terrorism.

Chapter Objective

Explain the variety of ways in which global interdependence affects people's lives.

WICOR: Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization and Reading

SECTION 1 The Impact of Science and Technology

Identify recent advances and their effects.

SECTION 2 Global Economic Development

Describe the development of the global economy and its effects.

SECTION 3 Global Security Issues

Summarize security, human rights, and health issues.

SECTION 4 Terrorism: Case Study–September 11, 2001

Describe the September 11 attacks and the U.S. response.

SECTION 5 Cultures Blend in a Global Age

Analyze the increase in worldwide cultural interaction.

Essential Questions

Vocabulary:

Acid Rain

Rain with a high concentration of acids that destroy plant life and life in water

Biological Weapons

Weapons that use disease-spreading microorganisms

Chemical weapons

Weapons made from chemicals, such as poison gases

Conserving

Saving

Cultural Blending

Process of combining different cultures

DNA

Basic material in chromosomes that transmits the genetic pattern

Docked

Joined together in space

European Union

Powerful European trading bloc created to promote free trade

Hijacked

Took control of a moving vehicle by force

Lasers

Devices that give off light in intense, narrow beams

Mass Media

Communications that reach large numbers of people, including television and radio

Multinational Corporations

Companies that operate in many nations

Nuclear Weapons

Weapons that use atomic energy

Peacekeeping Force

Soldiers sent by the United Nations to help keep peace

Unprecedented

Never done before

Chapter Quiz:

The early years of the space program were

(A)intensely competitive

(B)intensely cooperative

(C)largely unsuccessful

(D)run by private companies

The financial interactions among people, businesses, and governments across international borders are known as

(A)a multinational corporation

(B)free trade

(C)a global economy

(D)economic development

Nations with large oil reserves are able to affect the economic and political situations of other countries because

(A)these nations are wealthier than others

(B)oil is a major source of energy for most nations

(C)these nations pose a military threat

(D)oil-rich countries are likely to be invaded

The statement that best describes terrorism is

(A)it is used only against foreign governments

(B)it is caused by ethnic and religious conflicts

(C)it seeks to change policies through force or threat

(D)it uses weapons of mass destruction

One key reason for the emergence of a global culture is

(A)immigration

(B)the legacy of Western colonialism

(C)popular culture

(D)mass media

Across

• 4.Global computer network linked by satellites and telephone lines
• 7.Nomadic group in southwest Asia
• 11.Placing high value on acquiring possessions
• 12.Basic human rights (2 wrds)
• 13.Willingness to accept ideas from another culture

Down

• 1.Strict belief in a particular faith
• 2.Soviet-launched space station
• 3.Use of new farm techniques to increase world food supplies (2 wrds)
• 5.Use of force or threats to change policies
• 6.United Nations' war against Iraq (2 wrds)
• 8.Buddhist leader of Tibet (2 wrds)
• 9.Creation of identical copies of DNA
• 10.Elimination of trade barriers (2 wrds)

Using the exhibit, choose the letter of the best answer. (4 points each)

A. North American Free Trade Agreement

B. Caribbean Community and Common Market

C. Central American Common Market

D. Andean Group

E. Southern Cone Common Market

____ Which is the largest trading bloc in terms of the land mass of the member countries?

____ Which trading bloc represents the most South American nations?

____ Which trading blocs have nations located at 0° latitude?

____ Which trading blocs include the southernmost countries?

____ Which trading bloc comes closest to representing an entire continent?

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