Grade 12 History Midterm Review: The United Nations, the Yalta World Order, and ASEAN

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering the foundation of the United Nations, the Yalta Bipolar World Order, post-Cold War international trends, and the history, structure, and pillars of ASEAN.

United Nations (UN)

An international organization founded in 1945 towards the end of World War II, officially established when its charter was ratified by founding member states to maintain international peace and security.

League of Nations (Hội Quốc Liên)

The international organization established prior to the United Nations that failed to prevent the outbreak of World War II, demonstrating the need for a stronger collective security organization.

Yalta Conference (February 1945)

The summit meeting where the Allied powers agreed to establish the United Nations and made agreements dividing spheres of influence in Europe and Asia, laying the groundwork for the post-war world order.

San Francisco Conference (1945)

A conference attended by 50 nations in the United States where delegates drafted and signed the United Nations Charter, establishing the legal framework and principles of the UN.

United Nations Charter (Hiến chương Liên hợp quốc)

The foundational treaty signed in June 1945 that defines the principles, organizational structure, and operational rules of the United Nations.

Yalta Bipolar World Order (Trật tự thế giới hai cực I-an-ta)

The post-World War II international order dominated by two opposing blocs led by the United States and the Soviet Union, which collapsed with the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

38th Parallel (Vĩ tuyến 38)

The demarcation line agreed upon at the Yalta Conference to divide the occupation zones of the Soviet Union in the north and the United States in the south on the Korean Peninsula.

"One Superpower, Many Great Powers" (Một siêu cường, nhiều cường quốc)

The transitional configuration of international relations following the Cold War, featuring the United States as the sole superpower alongside multiple major powers (the EU, Japan, Russia, and China) moving toward multipolarity.

Post-Cold War National Competition

The global dynamic after the Cold War where competition between major powers shifted primarily away from military confrontation to building comprehensive national power, with a key focus on economic development.

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

A regional organization established in 1967 to foster economic, cultural, and social cooperation, accelerate regional development, and maintain peace and stability in Southeast Asia.

Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC)

A foundational agreement signed at the First ASEAN Summit in Bali (1976) establishing principles of peaceful coexistence and marking ASEAN's transition toward stable political relations and closer economic cooperation.

Vietnam's Accession to ASEAN (1995)

The admission of Vietnam in 1995, which initiated the expansion of ASEAN to include all countries in Southeast Asia and advanced regional reconciliation and integration.

ASEAN Vision 2020

A strategic guiding document adopted at the ASEAN Informal Summit in 1997 aimed at charting a path toward a cohesive, peaceful, and outward-looking regional community.

ASEAN Community (Cộng đồng ASEAN)

A regional integration framework officially established in 2015, marking ASEAN's advancement from basic regional cooperation to deep, comprehensive collaboration across political, economic, and socio-cultural domains.

ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC)

The pillar of the ASEAN Community focused on confidence building, dialogue mechanisms, and resolving regional disputes through peaceful measures.

ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)

The pillar of the ASEAN Community designed to establish a single market and production base with the free flow of goods, services, investment, and skilled labor.

ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC)

The people-centered pillar of the ASEAN Community dedicated to human development, environmental protection, disaster relief, and improving the quality of life for ASEAN citizens.

ASEAN Community Vision 2025

A forward-looking declaration adopted by ASEAN leaders committing to construct a peaceful, stable, and resilient community capable of responding effectively to regional challenges.

ASEAN Flag

The official emblem and flag of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, featuring ten stalks of padi (rice) bundled in a red and white circle set against a blue field, symbolizing unity, friendship, peace, and prosperity.