Question 1

Which of the following is not true of the video game industry?

Accepted Answer

A)  Video game sales have surged as record sales have struggled. 
B)  Estimated global sales reached $65 billion in 2011. 
C)  Video games have rejected realism, using abstract images to convey action. 
D)  Questions have arisen about the role of video games in childhood obesity. 
E)  Some medical professionals have claimed that gaming can result in addiction. 
A)  Video game sales have surged as record sales have struggled. 
B)  Estimated global sales reached $65 billion in 2011. 
C)  Video games have rejected realism, using abstract images to convey action. 
D)  Questions have arisen about the role of video games in childhood obesity. 
E)  Some medical professionals have claimed that gaming can result in addiction. C

Question 2

British Prime Minister Tony Blair's centrist policies were most reminiscent of

Accepted Answer

A)  Helmut Kohl's. 
B)  Margaret Thatcher's. 
C)  Ronald Reagan's. 
D)  Bill Clinton's. 
E)  Vladimir Putin's. 
A)  Helmut Kohl's. 
B)  Margaret Thatcher's. 
C)  Ronald Reagan's. 
D)  Bill Clinton's. 
E)  Vladimir Putin's. D

Question 3

Discuss, with specific examples, what has been gained and what has been lost as a result of the emergence of the Digital Age.

Accepted Answer

The emergence of the Digital Age has brought about numerous gains and losses in various aspects of our lives.

One of the major gains is the increased accessibility to information. With the internet and digital devices, people can easily access a vast amount of information on any topic. This has revolutionized education, research, and communication, allowing people to learn and connect with others from around the world. For example, students can now access online resources and courses to supplement their learning, and researchers can collaborate with colleagues globally to advance their work.

Another gain is the convenience and efficiency brought about by digital technology. Tasks that used to take a long time can now be completed in a fraction of the time, thanks to automation and digital tools. For instance, businesses can streamline their operations with digital software, and individuals can manage their finances, schedule, and communication with ease.

However, the Digital Age has also resulted in some losses. One of the most significant is the decline of face-to-face interaction. With the rise of social media and digital communication, people are spending more time behind screens and less time engaging in meaningful, in-person interactions. This has led to a decrease in social skills and a sense of disconnectedness among individuals.

Additionally, the Digital Age has raised concerns about privacy and security. With the amount of personal data being shared and stored online, there is a risk of identity theft, cyber-attacks, and surveillance. This has led to a loss of privacy and a need for increased vigilance in protecting personal information.

In conclusion, the emergence of the Digital Age has brought about both gains and losses. While it has increased access to information and improved efficiency, it has also led to a decline in face-to-face interaction and raised concerns about privacy and security. It is important for society to continue to adapt and find a balance in utilizing digital technology while mitigating its negative impacts.

Question 4

Talk about:
-Barak Obama

Accepted Answer

Barack Obama is a prominent political fi

Question 5

The party that won nearly 50 percent of the vote in East Germany's 1990 election was

Accepted Answer

A)  the Popular Front. 
B)  the Communists. 
C)  the Christian Democrats. 
D)  the Green Party. 
E)  the Libertarians. 
A)  the Popular Front. 
B)  the Communists. 
C)  the Christian Democrats. 
D)  the Green Party. 
E)  the Libertarians.

Question 6

Talk about:
-video games, Play-Station 3, and Xbox 360

Accepted Answer

Video games have been a significant part

Question 7

Talk about:
-Lech Wa ³ê sa and Solidarity

Accepted Answer

Lech Wałęsa is a Polish statesman, dissi

Question 8

Talk about:
-Brian Mulroney, Jean Chretien, and Stephen Harper

Accepted Answer

Brian Mulroney, Jean Chrétien, and Steph

Question 9

Under Vladimir Putin's presidency, all of the following occurred except

Accepted Answer

A)  power was centralized in the federal government. 
B)  Russia ended its war in Chechnya. 
C)  as many as 40 percent of the population lived in poverty. 
D)  the economy grew significantly and the government had a budget surplus. 
E)  the economy significantly depended upon exports of oil and natural gas. 
A)  power was centralized in the federal government. 
B)  Russia ended its war in Chechnya. 
C)  as many as 40 percent of the population lived in poverty. 
D)  the economy grew significantly and the government had a budget surplus. 
E)  the economy significantly depended upon exports of oil and natural gas.

Question 10

How have terrorism and the war on terrorism suggested the advent of a "clash of civilizations"?

Accepted Answer

The concept of a "clash of civilizations

Question 11

Dmitry Medvedev was succeeded as president of Russia in 2012 by

Accepted Answer

A)  Boris Yeltsin. 
B)  Nikolai Patrushev. 
C)  Vladimir Putin. 
D)  Nikolay Kovalyov. 
E)  Viktor Zubkov. 
A)  Boris Yeltsin. 
B)  Nikolai Patrushev. 
C)  Vladimir Putin. 
D)  Nikolay Kovalyov. 
E)  Viktor Zubkov.

Question 12

The major issue that troubled Italian society in recent decades has been

Accepted Answer

A)  Islamic terrorism. 
B)  Catholic fundamentalism. 
C)  political corruption. 
D)  a significant increase in the birth rate. 
E)  economic collapse, with high unemployment and bankruptcies. 
A)  Islamic terrorism. 
B)  Catholic fundamentalism. 
C)  political corruption. 
D)  a significant increase in the birth rate. 
E)  economic collapse, with high unemployment and bankruptcies.

Question 13

Talk about:
-Saddam Hussein and weapons of mass destruction

Accepted Answer

Saddam Hussein, the former President of

Question 14

An example of nationalist terrorism is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Baader-Meinhof gang in Germany. 
B)  IRA in Northern Ireland. 
C)  New Order in Italy. 
D)  Charles Martel Club in France. 
E)  Al-Qaeda in the Middle East. 
A)  Baader-Meinhof gang in Germany. 
B)  IRA in Northern Ireland. 
C)  New Order in Italy. 
D)  Charles Martel Club in France. 
E)  Al-Qaeda in the Middle East.

Question 15

Talk about:
-the euro

Accepted Answer

The euro is the official currency of the

Question 16

The new republic of Kosovo was established in

Accepted Answer

A)  2000. 
B)  2004. 
C)  2006. 
D)  2008. 
E)  2010. 
A)  2000. 
B)  2004. 
C)  2006. 
D)  2008. 
E)  2010.

Question 17

Talk about:
-Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Accepted Answer

The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Question 18

Talk about:
-Department of Homeland Security

Accepted Answer

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS

Question 19

Talk about:
-global warming/greenhouse effect

Accepted Answer

Global warming refers to the long-term i

Question 20

Protestant fundamentalism generally includes all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  opposition to Darwinian evolution. 
B)  literal interpretation of the Bible. 
C)  an influential role in American politics. 
D)  opposition to legalized abortion and homosexuality. 
E)  opposition to communism. 
A)  opposition to Darwinian evolution. 
B)  literal interpretation of the Bible. 
C)  an influential role in American politics. 
D)  opposition to legalized abortion and homosexuality. 
E)  opposition to communism.

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

Which of the following is not true of the video game industry?

British Prime Minister Tony Blair's centrist policies were most reminiscent of

Discuss, with specific examples, what has been gained and what has been lost as a result of the emergence of the Digital Age.

Talk about: -Barak Obama

The party that won nearly 50 percent of the vote in East Germany's 1990 election was

Talk about: -video games, Play-Station 3, and Xbox 360

Talk about: -Lech Wa ³ê sa and Solidarity

Talk about: -Brian Mulroney, Jean Chretien, and Stephen Harper

Under Vladimir Putin's presidency, all of the following occurred except

How have terrorism and the war on terrorism suggested the advent of a "clash of civilizations"?

Dmitry Medvedev was succeeded as president of Russia in 2012 by

The major issue that troubled Italian society in recent decades has been

Talk about: -Saddam Hussein and weapons of mass destruction

An example of nationalist terrorism is the

Talk about: -the euro

The new republic of Kosovo was established in

Talk about: -Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Talk about: -Department of Homeland Security

Talk about: -global warming/greenhouse effect

Protestant fundamentalism generally includes all of the following except

The Ancient Near East: the First Civilizations

The Ancient Near East: Peoples and Empires

The Civilization of the Greeks

The Hellenistic World

The Roman Republic

The Roman Empire

Late Antiquity and the Emergence of the Medieval World

European Civilization in the Early Middle Ages, 750-1000

The Recovery and Growth of European Society in the High Middle Ages

The Rise of Kingdoms and the Growth of Church Power

The Later Middle Ages: Crisis and Disintegration in the Fourteenth Century

Recovery and Rebirth: the Age of the Renaissance

Reformation and Religious Warfare in the Sixteenth Century

Europe and the World: New Encounters, 1500-1800

State Building and the Search for Order in the Seventeenth Century

Toward a New Heaven and a New Earth: the Scientific Revolution and the Emergence of Modern Science

The Eighteenth Century: an Age of Enlightenment

The Eighteenth Century: European States, International Wars, and Social Change

A Revolution in Politics: the Era of the French Revolution and Napoleon

The Industrial Revolution and Its Impact on European Society

Reaction, Revolution, and Romanticism, 1815-1850

An Age of Nationalism and Realism, 1850-1871

Mass Society in an Age of Progress, 1871-1894

An Age of Modernity, Anxiety, and Imperialism, 1894-1914

The Beginning of the Twentieth-Century Crisis: War and Revolution

The Futile Search for Stability: Europe Between the Wars, 1919-1939

The Deepening of the European Crisis: World War Ii

Cold War and a New Western World, 1945-1965

Protest and Stagnation: the Western World, 1965-1985

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