Intro Unit Review Q&A

What is the definition of culture?

All the ways of life including arts, beliefs and institutions of a population that are passed down from generation to generation; everything that is learned

What is the definition of ethnocentrism?

Judging other cultures based on your own standards; believing that your culture is superior

It has 5 permanent members

US, UK, France, Russia, and China

What is the definition of cultural relativism?

Not judging other cultures based on your own standards; understanding other’s cultures within their culture’s context

Who is Jared Diamond?

An ornithologist from UCLA that visited Papua New Guinea. He solved the question as to why certain countries are richer than others.

Why is Papua New Guinea poor?

They do not have a surplus in resources (barley, wheat, domesticated animals) and spend all of their time hunting and gathering food. Because of this, they are unable to spend time creating new ideas, new inventions, etc.

What are the cereal grasses?

Barley and wheat.

What is the Fertile Crescent?

Crescent shaped region in the Middle East, home to a variety of cultures, rich agriculture, and trade over thousands of years

What does IGO stand for?

Inter-Government Organizations

What is the definition of globalization?

Process of interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations. it is a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology.

Why was the UN founded?

To provide a forum for disputes among nations, promote universal human rights, support economic developments, and work towards world peace.

What is the General Assembly?

It is the main “parliamentary” body. Each country gets one vote. They oversee budgets and subsidiaries, as well as make recommendations or resolutions.

What is the Security Council?

It is an elite subgroup. It has 5 permanent members: US, UK, France, Russia, and China. They have great power and focus on military operations, economic sanctions, weapons inspections, election monitors, and peacekeeping operations.

What is the Secretariat?

It is the international leadership group. It should not be dominated by one country or region. It carries out the day-to-day operations of the UN.

Who is the Secretary General?

Antonia Guterres

What is the Economic and Social Council?

They are functional agencies within the UN.

What is the International Court of Justice?

The ICJ settles international disputes between nations. They provide legal opinions and prosecute individuals that are charged with genocide, war crimes, or crimes against humanity. They operate independently of the UN.

What does the World Bank do?

The World Bank Provides low interest loans to developing countries for education, agriculture and business projects and is owned by the members of the UN.

What does the World Trade Organization do?

The WTO establishes global rules of trade between nations and is a not a part of the UN.

What is NATO?

North Atlantic Treaty Organization and reflects the Cold War divisions.

What are the Four Freedoms of the EU?

Freedom of Goods, Freedom of Capital, Freedom of Services, and Freedom of European citizens.

What is the EU’s future plan?

The 5 presidents want the Eurozone to become one giant nation by 2025.

What does NGO stand for?

Non-Governmental Organizations

What are microcredits?

Small loans for poor people