Global Issues QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on key global challenges such as armed conflicts, climate change, and poverty. by Cambridge College 1 Which of the following refers to organized violence between different groups within a country or between countries? a Armed conflicts b Climate change c Global capitalism d Famine 2 What term describes the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature primarily due to human activities? a Life expectancy b Population growth c Climate change d Terrorism 3 Which term is used to describe the rapid spread of infectious diseases over a wide geographic area? a Refugees b Epidemics c Terrorism d Global capitalism 4 What is the term for extreme scarcity of food in a region resulting in widespread hunger and malnutrition? a Famine b Global capitalism c Life expectancy d Poverty 5 Which economic system emphasizes private ownership of the means of production and the accumulation of wealth through competition? a Global capitalism b Refugees c Poverty d Population growth 6 What term refers to the average number of years a person can expect to live? a Terrorism b Armed conflicts c Life expectancy d Climate change 7 What is the term for the increase in the number of individuals in a population over time? a Population growth b Epidemics c Refugees d Poverty 8 What is the condition of having inadequate financial resources to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing? a Famine b Poverty c Climate change d Armed conflicts 9 Which term refers to individuals who are forced to flee their home countries due to persecution, war, or violence? a Refugees b Global capitalism c Terrorism d Epidemics 10 What term describes the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims? a Armed conflicts b Terrorism c Life expectancy d Climate change