War and Conflict (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What did colonial powers create that contributed to ethnic conflicts in Africa?
What did colonial powers create that contributed to ethnic conflicts in Africa?
Artificial national boundaries
Which two ethnic groups were involved in the Rwandan Civil War?
Which two ethnic groups were involved in the Rwandan Civil War?
Hutus and Tutsis
According to Frances Stewart (2002), what are the predominant causes of conflicts?
According to Frances Stewart (2002), what are the predominant causes of conflicts?
Economic factors
Which of these is NOT listed as an economic trigger for conflict?
Which of these is NOT listed as an economic trigger for conflict?
Climate change
What concept did Paul Collier (2000) identify regarding natural resources and conflict?
What concept did Paul Collier (2000) identify regarding natural resources and conflict?
Resource curse
Which resources are mentioned as fuelling competition and violence?
Which resources are mentioned as fuelling competition and violence?
Oil, gold, and diamonds
Who introduced the concept of 'new wars' in 1999, 2007, and 2012?
Who introduced the concept of 'new wars' in 1999, 2007, and 2012?
Mary Kaldor
What do 'new wars' primarily target, unlike traditional warfare?
What do 'new wars' primarily target, unlike traditional warfare?
Civilians
'New wars' result from the breakdown of what, according to Kaldor?
'New wars' result from the breakdown of what, according to Kaldor?
The nation state
What is the direct trade-off when governments spend heavily on war and weapons?
What is the direct trade-off when governments spend heavily on war and weapons?
Less money for development projects
According to Kaldor (2007), what typically occurs in war zones?
According to Kaldor (2007), what typically occurs in war zones?
Disease outbreaks and food shortages
Since 2001, which country's conflict has severely limited educational opportunities for females?
Since 2001, which country's conflict has severely limited educational opportunities for females?
Afghanistan