Victoria Glebe

02/23/15
Globalization
Dr. Christopher Carey
Quiz #2-15 points
Define the terms:
1) League of Nations-International organization, after WWI, provides
forum for disputes
2) Security Council-A council for security, United Nations
3) NATO-North Atlantic Treaty Organization
4) WHO-World Health Organization
5) Artemisinin-An herbal remedy for malaria, naturally occurring
source/plant
6) HIV-Human Immunodeficiency Virus, causes AIDS
7) AIDS-Acquired Immunodeficiency Virus
True or False-Are HIV levels higher in poor, undeveloped
countries?
8)False-Some richer or more developed countries can still have high
levels of HIV, for example the richer, white-male population in the
United States.
9) Why is it difficult to get proper data on Human Trafficking? Lack of
information-not enough hard evidence/changing facts. Many
organizations dont want to work with or support anything involving
Human Trafficking. Also, a of lack clarification of what forms human
trafficking takes. Also, there are some cultural barriers especially in
countries like India/Asia where it is shameful and can ruin familys
reputations.
10) Sectarianism in the Middle East-separation due to conflicting views/
beliefs such as Muslim, Christian also political/economic issues like
rebels and a bad government.
11) Chapter on President Obamas relationship with Africa-Obama was
seen as a hero or brother to Africa, they felt he was one of them and
would take every step he could to make sure Africa was heard and got
the aid/ products they needed. However, he fell from his pedestal a bit
after failing to include them fully in international decisions and the
large council he has where there was a large portion made up of
African leaders.