Post-War World and India

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of the UN Security Council?

  • It holds the power to make decisions related to international war and peace. (correct)
  • It is mainly focused on providing justice in the context of international crimes.
  • It serves as the main forum for regular discussions between all member nations.
  • It is primarily responsible for improving education and health facilities globally.

What is the significance of the 'veto power' within the UN Security Council?

  • It gives permanent members the ability to invalidate any decision made by the Council. (correct)
  • It allows any member nation to propose new resolutions to the General Assembly.
  • It grants certain nations the right to host UN headquarters in their countries.
  • It enables the Secretary-General to override decisions made by other UN bodies.

How does the United Nations ensure global representation in its leadership?

  • By rotating the post of Secretary-General across different continents. (correct)
  • By allocating leadership positions based on the financial contributions of member states.
  • By ensuring that each member nation has a permanent seat on the Security Council.
  • By mandating that the head of each UN organ is selected from a different continent.

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the potential impact of the UN, even when its actions are limited?

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Which of the following is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?

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What is the role of the General Assembly?

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Which of these organs is in charge of improving education?

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Where is the International Court of Justice located?

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What was a key function of satellites during the Cold War?

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Besides the USA and USSR, which countries developed nuclear arsenals during the period discussed?

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What event marked the beginning of space exploration between the USA and USSR?

<p>The USSR launching Sputnik. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the accumulation of destructive weapons impact the world atmosphere?

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How were potential nuclear conflicts between the superpowers averted during moments of crisis?

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What characterized the world in the 1950s?

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What factors contributed to the establishment of a bipolar world?

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What plane was shot down over USSR?

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What was the primary reason for US involvement in supporting anti-communist forces in Turkey and Greece?

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What was the key factor that led to intervention and instability in post-colonial nations like Congo and Angola?

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Which of these circumstances describes the fate of socialist governments in Latin America during the Cold War?

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How did the USSR respond to resistance from countries within its sphere of influence, such as Hungary and Czechoslovakia?

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What event marked a significant shift in the relationship between the USSR and China during the Cold War?

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What was the long-term consequence of the USSR's invasion of Afghanistan in 1979?

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What critical realization did both the USA and USSR come to, regarding nuclear warfare?

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How did the Cold War impact Third World countries?

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Which factor is LEAST directly addressed as contributing to the limited success of the UN in preventing wars?

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What was a primary ideological difference between the USSR and the USA during the Cold War?

<p>The USSR promoted equality and state-controlled development, while the USA advocated for multi-party democracy and private capitalist control. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the USSR exert influence over Eastern Europe during the Cold War?

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What was a key characteristic of the relationship between the USA and Western European countries during the Cold War?

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Which statement best describes the nature of the Cold War?

<p>A period of intense competition and proxy conflicts between the USA and the USSR without direct military engagement on each other's territories. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might some argue that the special powers granted to the five permanent members of the UN Security Council are undemocratic?

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What does the content imply about the relationship between newly independent countries and the USSR during the Cold War?

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If the UN Security Council passes a resolution addressing a global conflict, but one of the five permanent members uses its veto power to block it, what is the MOST likely outcome?

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What was a significant weakness of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)?

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How did the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) contribute to the autonomy of newly independent nations?

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Which historical factor contributed to the persecution of Jews in Europe?

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What was the primary goal of the Zionist Movement?

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Why did the demand for a Jewish state in Palestine become a point of contention after 1945?

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How did Western powers' support after 1945 influence the situation in Palestine?

<p>It intensified the conflicting claims over the land by Jews and Palestinians. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city holds religious significance for Jews, Christians, and Muslims and is located in Palestine?

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Before the Second World War, which country had control over Palestine?

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What was the primary motivation behind the formation of military alliances during the Cold War?

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Which of the following organizations was created by Communist nations to counter NATO?

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Besides NATO, what other regional military alliances did the U.S. establish during the Cold War?

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What was the prevailing understanding among the major powers regarding a potential large-scale war?

<p>It would result in massive destruction of human life and civilizations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a country in Western Europe wanted to join a military alliance for protection against communist aggression in 1950, which organization would be the MOST likely choice?

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What conclusion can be drawn about the state of global politics during the Cold War based on the creation of NATO, the Warsaw Pact, SEATO and CENTO?

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Which alliance had East Germany as a member?

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Flashcards

UN Organs

Six different bodies that perform specific functions for the UN.

International Court of Justice

The principal judicial body of the UN, located in The Hague.

World Health Organisation

A specialized agency of the UN focused on global health issues.

UNESCO

The UN agency that promotes education, science, and culture.

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General Assembly

The main body of the UN for open discussions among all member nations.

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Security Council

UN body responsible for maintaining peace and security; has permanent members.

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Permanent Members

Five nations with special status in the Security Council: China, France, UK, Russia, USA.

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Veto Power

The ability of permanent members to reject proposals in the Security Council.

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UN's Role in Warfare

The UN has struggled to prevent wars due to superpower influences.

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Post-War Ideological Camps

Two major blocks emerged: Communist (USSR) and Democratic-Capitalist (USA).

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USSR's Ideals

Promoted equality, state control, and suppression of opposition.

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USA's Ideals

Promoted multiparty democracy and private capitalism.

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Eastern Europe and USSR Influence

Eastern European countries were under USSR control post-WWII.

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Western Europe and US Alliance

Western European nations allied closely with the USA after WWII.

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Cold War Competition

The struggle between two blocks for influence over intermediate countries.

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Strange War Concept

A non-traditional conflict fought between the USA and USSR over decades.

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Truman Doctrine

Policy established in 1947 to provide support for anti-communist forces in Turkey and Greece.

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Patrice Lumumba

Leader of Congo's independence movement, killed in 1961, linked to CIA involvement.

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Angola's Independence

Angola gained independence from Portugal in 1975 amid Communist support from USSR and Cuba.

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Fidel Castro

Leader of the Cuban revolution against US-backed government, sought socialist reforms.

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Che Guevara

Argentinian revolutionary who supported Castro, became an icon of socialist movements.

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USSR Influence in Eastern Europe

USSR sent armies to install friendly governments in Germany, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia in the 1950s.

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China and USSR Split

By the 1960s, China began to disassociate from the USSR after ideological differences.

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Afghanistan War

USSR invaded Afghanistan in 1971 to install a friendly government, leading to a civil war.

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Nuclear Arsenal

A stockpile of nuclear weapons maintained by a country.

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Space Competition

The rivalry between superpowers to achieve dominance in space exploration.

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Sputnik

The first artificial satellite launched by the USSR in 1957.

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Yuri Gagarin

The first human to travel into space, launched by the USSR in 1961.

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Cold War

A period of political tension and military rivalry between the USSR and USA post-WWII.

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Non-Alignment Movement (NAM)

A group of states that refused to formally align with either of the superpower blocs during the Cold War.

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Nuclear Holocast Threat

The risk of nuclear war due to tensions between superpowers.

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Diplomacy in Crisis

Efforts taken to prevent escalation to war during tense situations between superpowers.

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NATO

Military alliance formed in 1955 among Communist nations as a counter to NATO.

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SEATO

The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization established for collective defense in Southeast Asia.

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CENTO

Central Treaty Organization focused on defense in the Middle East, formed in 1955.

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Military Alliances

Agreements between countries for mutual defense and support during conflicts.

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Mutual Defense

Agreement where allied nations protect each other from attacks.

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Geopolitical Tension

Strained relations between countries, often due to competing interests.

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Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)

A coalition of countries that rejected alignment with major powers during the Cold War.

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Bandung Conference 1955

A meeting of Asian and African states promoting non-colonialism and solidarity.

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Weakness of NAM

NAM struggled to prevent wars among its own member nations.

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West Asia vs Middle East

West Asia refers to the region also called the Middle East, often in conflict.

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West Asian Crisis

A term for conflicts primarily involving Arabs and Jews, focusing on Palestine.

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Zionist Movement

A Jewish nationalist movement aimed at establishing a homeland in Palestine.

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Palestinian Rights

The rights of Arab Muslims living in Palestine, often overshadowed by Jewish claims.

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Post-World War II Support for Jews

Western powers post-1945 supported Jewish claims to Palestine.

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Study Notes

Post-War World and India

  • The Second World War had drastically different impacts on various countries.
  • European countries, particularly the USSR, Poland, and Yugoslavia, suffered substantial population loss (around 20%), along with widespread destruction of infrastructure like cities, factories, and mines.
  • The USSR experienced immense economic devastation.
  • The war significantly benefited the US economy, emerging as the most powerful nation afterward.
  • The establishment of the United Nations was a major outcome of the war, aiming to ensure global peace and development.
  • Colonial powers faced substantial weakening, making their continued control over colonies untenable.
  • The US and USSR emerged as superpowers, leading to the Cold War, a period of intense ideological and political rivalry.
  • Nuclear proliferation increased, creating a palpable fear of global conflict.
  • The Cold War involved proxy wars, military alliances, and an arms race between the two superpowers, affecting many countries.
  • Decolonization processes accelerated, leading to the independence of numerous countries.
  • The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) emerged as an attempt to avoid superpower involvement in developing nations' affairs.
  • Regional conflicts, such as in West Asia, significantly impacted the global landscape.
  • The loss of Palestinian land and the ensuing refugee crisis were critical aspects of the West Asian conflict.
  • Religious and ethnic tensions have often underpinned conflicts in West Asian regions, especially concerning the historical and political status of Palestine.
  • The struggles against colonialism and to achieve self-determination profoundly affected various regions, including countries in Asia, Africa, and South America.
  • India's relations with its neighbours, particularly China and Pakistan, were shaped by historical, geopolitical, and sometimes, religious tensions.
  • The creation of the new nation of Bangladesh out of Pakistan's territories was a significantly impactful geopolitical event.
  • Continued religious, territorial, and political tensions, among India and its neighbours, have often made peaceful resolutions complex and elusive to achieve.
  • The world's political landscape dramatically changed after the Cold War, with the collapse of the USSR.
  • Economic and political factors heavily shaped India's interactions with China and Pakistan, with the potential for both cooperation and conflict.

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