FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT GLOBAL 2 VOCAB EXAM

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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT GLOBAL 2 VOCAB EXAM

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Question 1: Decolonize

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The process by which European colonies in Africa and Asia became independent states.

Question 2: Containment

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The Cold War policy of limiting the spread of communism. (Policy of the US during the Cold War)

Question 3: Mughal Empire

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An Islamic/Muslim empire established by the Mongol conquerors of India that lasted from approximately 1526 to 1857

Question 4: self-sufficiency

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needing no outside help in satisfying one's basic needs.

Question 5: World War 2

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a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 fought between the Axis and Allied Powers.

Question 6: Nuremberg Trials

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war crimes trials accusing Nazi leaders of "crimes against humanity;" showed that political and military leaders could be held accountable for actions in wartime

Question 7: Parliament

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an assembly of the representatives forming a legislative authority

Question 8: Opium Wars

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Conflict between Britain and China in 1839 over the Opium trade.

Question 9: Westernization

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Adoption of western ideas, technology, and culture.

Question 10: Industrialization

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the process of transforming the economy of a nation or region from a focus on agriculture to a reliance on manufacturing

Question 11: United Nations

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An international organization established after World War II, which deals with issues of global concern

Question 12: Laissez-faire

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Policy of allowing business to operate with little or no government interference.

Question 13: Nuclear Weapons

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A device designed to release energy in an explosive manner as a result of nuclear fission, nuclear fusion.

Question 14: Partition

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To divide (India & Israel)

Question 15: French Revolution

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A period of radical political change in France. Including the Reign of Terror, the removal of the Monarchy, establishment of a constitution, and leadership of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Question 16: Collective Bargaining

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A negotiation between two groups to establish the conditions of an agreement.

Question 17: Russo-Japanese War

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military conflict in which a victorious Japan forced Russia to abandon its expansionist policy in East Asia,

Question 18: Soviet Union/ USSR

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former country 1922-91 in eastern Europe and northern Asia. Characterized by communist rule, and leaders such as, Lenin, Stalin,

Question 19: League of Nations

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A group of more than 40 nations formed after World War I with the goal of settling problems through negotiation, not war. It failed.

Question 20: Perestroika

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Restructuring of the Soviet government and economy in the 1980s.

Question 21: Tokugawa Shogunate

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The last feudal government to rule Japan, the Tokugawa shoguns brought peace and stability for nearly 300 years

Question 22: Traditional Economy

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a system where goods production and distribution are driven by time-honored beliefs, customs, culture, and traditions.

Question 23: Secular

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To be separate or removed from religious affiliation.

Question 24: Apartheid

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Policy of strict racial separation in South Africa; abolished in 1989.

Question 25: World Trade Organization

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International organization that regulates trade between nations.

Question 26: Theocracy

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A government ruled by religious leaders.

Question 27: Market Economy

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The unregulated exchange of goods and services, which would result in lower prices to benefit consumers.