Key Tensions in 20th/21st Century History

<p>A specific skill and the demand in particular regions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is generally towards locations with demand specific skill sets. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The conflict between authoritarian and democratic governance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cultural fragmentation vs globalisation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through the interplay of authoritarianism, democracy, cultural fragmentation and globalisation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As an interconnected and interdependent system. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A structure based on key tensions and opposing forces. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Political systems and cultural trends are interactive and shape the experiences of individuals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The challenge of navigating global interaction while maintaining individuality. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A broad overview of world history after the Second World War (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An emphasis on examining both governmental structures and the lives of ordinary citizens globally (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It takes a chronological approach to world history from 1945 onwards. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is the subheading of book, giving further information about its scope. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That it will be a general, summary approach to a broad range of events since 1945. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It's the name of the publisher of the book. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The timestamp of the final layout or printing process. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a file name or identifier for page layout software. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To add visual space to break it up into 2 words. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Key political developments within a bipolar world order, viewed from outside the superpower countries. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The perspectives of states and peoples outside the superpower countries. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Focusing on the experiences of states and peoples external to the main superpower influences. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A world order characterized by two dominant 'superpower' countries. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To analyze the events from the viewpoint of states and peoples outside this structure. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A conscious effort not to view the political developments from the perspective of only of the super powers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By considering the viewpoints of those states and peoples who were not inside the super power countries. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Those that existed outside of the major super power nations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An account that is from the perspective of states and people outside of the super power nations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It highlights the perspective from which the events of the bipolar world order are examined. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The first commercial electricity generation by atomic reactor. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the Iranian revolution, the Three Mile Island nuclear accident, and the first baby from artificial insemination. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The world population passed 6 billion people. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ghana (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The World Wide Web and the first satellite global positioning system. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2008 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2004 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The first moon landing - 1969. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1993 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Three Mile Island and Chernobyl. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A political system where a single entity holds power, limiting personal freedoms.

A system where power is vested in the people, who exercise it directly or through elected representatives.

The division of society into distinct groups with varying cultural identities and practices.

The process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide.

Conflicts between different governance structures, such as authoritarianism vs. democracy.

Modern issues individuals face, including governance and cultural identity.

A world where countries and cultures rely on each other economically, socially, and politically.

A global political structure divided primarily between two superpowers.

Significant changes or events that influence governance and politics.

Nations with significant political, military, and economic influence globally.

The viewpoint or stance of a country regarding events and policies.

Groups and nations not aligned with the leading global powers.

The arrangement of power and influence among various nations.

Noteworthy occurrences that have shaped history and politics.

Understanding past events within their context and significance.

The impact that smaller nations have on global issues and decisions.

The limits within which superpowers exert their control or influence.

A brief overview of significant global events since 1945.

The time period after World War II affecting global politics and relations.

The relationship and interactions between countries and their populations.

Key happenings that had a major impact on world history after 1945.

A period of tension and rivalry between the US and USSR post-1945.

The process of countries gaining independence from colonial powers after WWII.

Social movements aimed at ending racial discrimination, mainly in the US during the 1950s-60s.

Rising recognition of environmental issues and sustainability since the late 20th century.

Migration of highly skilled workers from non-Western countries to the US or other regions.

Movement of individuals with advanced skills or education, often for work opportunities.

Movement of people from South Asia, primarily for employment in oil-rich Arab states.

Countries in the Arab region that generate substantial income from oil production.

Job prospects and career advancement in a specific location that attract migrants.

An international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace and cooperation among countries.

A barrier that divided East and West Berlin from 1961 to 1989, symbolizing the Cold War divide.

A 1962 confrontation between the USA and the Soviet Union over Soviet missiles in Cuba, a pivotal Cold War moment.

The official breakup of the USSR in 1991, leading to the independence of several republics.

An international organization established in 1993 to promote trade and economic cooperation among countries.

A groundbreaking project completed in 2003 that mapped all human genes.

An agreement made in 2015 to address global climate change, aiming to limit temperature rise.

A series of anti-government protests and uprisings across the Arab world starting in 2010.

A global outbreak of the coronavirus disease that began in 2019 and caused widespread health and economic challenges.