Question 1

define the following term:
-Yugoslavia

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary.

Question 2

How do the problems and antagonisms among the other countries of the former Yugoslavia exemplify the continuing force of nationalism in contemporary Europe?

Accepted Answer

The problems and antagonisms among the other countries of the former Yugoslavia exemplify the continuing force of nationalism in contemporary Europe in several ways. Firstly, the breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s was fueled by nationalist sentiments, as different ethnic groups sought to assert their own identities and independence. This led to violent conflicts and the creation of new nation-states based on ethnic lines, such as Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia.

Secondly, the legacy of these conflicts continues to shape the political and social dynamics of the region, with nationalist rhetoric and policies still playing a significant role in the domestic politics of these countries. This has led to ongoing tensions and disputes, particularly between Serbia and Kosovo, as well as between Croatia and Serbia.

Furthermore, the rise of nationalist movements and parties in other European countries, such as Hungary and Poland, has also contributed to the perpetuation of nationalist sentiments in the region. These movements often promote exclusionary and xenophobic ideologies, which can further exacerbate tensions and divisions within Europe.

Overall, the problems and antagonisms among the former Yugoslav countries serve as a reminder of the enduring power of nationalism in contemporary Europe, and the need for continued efforts to promote reconciliation, cooperation, and inclusive forms of identity and belonging.

Question 3

define the following term:
-"Information"/"Digital Age"

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Information in the digital age has become more accessible and abundant than ever before. With the rise of the internet and digital technologies, we now have the ability to access a vast amount of information at our fingertips. This has revolutionized the way we communicate, learn, and conduct business.

The digital age has also brought about new challenges in managing and verifying the accuracy of information. With the proliferation of social media and online platforms, it can be difficult to discern what information is reliable and what is not. This has led to concerns about misinformation and fake news spreading rapidly.

Additionally, the digital age has raised questions about privacy and data security. As we share more and more information online, there is a growing need to protect our personal data from being exploited or misused.

Overall, the digital age has transformed the way we access, share, and interact with information. It has opened up new opportunities for collaboration and innovation, but also presents new challenges that need to be addressed in order to ensure the responsible and ethical use of information in the digital era.

Question 4

The reunification of Germany was accomplished under the leadership of

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A) Willy Brandt. 
B) Conrad Adenauer. 
C) Helmut Schmidt. 
D) Gunter Grass. 
E) Helmut Kohl. 
A) Willy Brandt. 
B) Conrad Adenauer. 
C) Helmut Schmidt. 
D) Gunter Grass. 
E) Helmut Kohl.

Question 5

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, elected pope in 2013, chose to take the name of which medieval saint?

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A) Saint Dominic. 
B) Saint Ambrose. 
C) Saint Jerome. 
D) Saint Francis. 
E) Saint Anselm. 
A) Saint Dominic. 
B) Saint Ambrose. 
C) Saint Jerome. 
D) Saint Francis. 
E) Saint Anselm.

Question 6

The reunification of Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall led to the immediate emergence of considerable prosperity in the former Eastern Germany.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

By the 1980s Soviet problems included all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) a collapse of the space exploration program. 
B) a decline in the standard of living. 
C) rigid, centralized planning. 
D) the failure to keep pace with the West in the production of high technology. 
E) the inability of the Communist Party and state agencies to solve problems quickly. 
A) a collapse of the space exploration program. 
B) a decline in the standard of living. 
C) rigid, centralized planning. 
D) the failure to keep pace with the West in the production of high technology. 
E) the inability of the Communist Party and state agencies to solve problems quickly.

Question 8

What major economic challenges have plagued the West during the 1980s, the 1990s, and the early twenty-first century?

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During the 1980s, the major economic cha

Question 9

define the following term:
-multiculturalism

Accepted Answer

Multiculturalism is a term that refers t

Question 10

define the following term:
-Václav Hável

Accepted Answer

Václav Havel was a Czech playwright, ess

Question 11

define the following term:
-Brian Mulroney, Jean Chretien, and Stephen Harper

Accepted Answer

Brian Mulroney, Jean Chrétien, and Steph

Question 12

define the following term:
-Maastricht Treaty

Accepted Answer

The Maastricht Treaty, also known as the

Question 13

define the following term:
-September 11, 2001, the World Trade Center, and the Pentagon

Accepted Answer

September 11, 2001, is a day that will f

Question 14

define the following term:
-Vladimir Putin

Accepted Answer

Vladimir Putin is the current President

Question 15

define the following term:
-Bosnia

Accepted Answer

Bosnia, officially known as Bosnia and H

Question 16

Which of the following artists was a Neo-Expressionist?

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A) Jean-Michael Basquiat. 
B) Pablo Picasso. 
C) Jackson Pollock. 
D) Andy Warhol. 
E) Allan Kaprow. 
A) Jean-Michael Basquiat. 
B) Pablo Picasso. 
C) Jackson Pollock. 
D) Andy Warhol. 
E) Allan Kaprow.

Question 17

The justifications that George W. Bush used for invading Iraq in 2003 were agreed upon by most members of the United Nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In the 2008, Barak Obama won the U.S. presidential election on a platform of change "we can believe in and ending the war in Iraq."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

define the following term:
-fall of the Berlin Wall

Accepted Answer

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 was

Question 20

The newest member of the EU, having joined in 2013, is

Accepted Answer

A) Lithuania. 
B) Estonia. 
C) Poland. 
D) Slovenia. 
E) Croatia. 
A) Lithuania. 
B) Estonia. 
C) Poland. 
D) Slovenia. 
E) Croatia.

Exam 30: After the Fall: the Western World in a Global Age Since 1985

define the following term: -Yugoslavia

How do the problems and antagonisms among the other countries of the former Yugoslavia exemplify the continuing force of nationalism in contemporary Europe?

define the following term: -"Information"/"Digital Age"

The reunification of Germany was accomplished under the leadership of

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, elected pope in 2013, chose to take the name of which medieval saint?

The reunification of Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall led to the immediate emergence of considerable prosperity in the former Eastern Germany.

By the 1980s Soviet problems included all of the following except

What major economic challenges have plagued the West during the 1980s, the 1990s, and the early twenty-first century?

define the following term: -multiculturalism

define the following term: -Václav Hável

define the following term: -Brian Mulroney, Jean Chretien, and Stephen Harper

define the following term: -Maastricht Treaty

define the following term: -September 11, 2001, the World Trade Center, and the Pentagon

define the following term: -Vladimir Putin

define the following term: -Bosnia

Which of the following artists was a Neo-Expressionist?

The justifications that George W. Bush used for invading Iraq in 2003 were agreed upon by most members of the United Nations.

In the 2008, Barak Obama won the U.S. presidential election on a platform of change "we can believe in and ending the war in Iraq."

define the following term: -fall of the Berlin Wall

The newest member of the EU, having joined in 2013, is

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