All Flashcards
What was the Spanish Flu pandemic?
1918-1919: Infected one-fifth of the world's population and was deadlier than the Bubonic plague.
When was penicillin discovered?
1928: Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin, marking the birth of antibiotics.
When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted?
1948: The United Nations adopts the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
When did the Green Revolution begin?
1950s: Increased food production through new agricultural techniques.
When was the WTO formed?
1995: World Trade Organization (WTO) formed to regulate international trade.
When was the Kyoto Protocol signed?
1997: First global agreement to reduce carbon emissions.
What happened on 9/11?
2001: Terrorist attacks with a major impact on global security.
What were the Arab Spring revolutions?
2010s: Overthrew dictators in North Africa.
When was Greenpeace founded?
1971: Environmental activism on the rise.
When did the Green Belt Movement begin?
1977: Combats deforestation in Kenya.
Who was Alexander Fleming?
Discovered penicillin in 1928, revolutionizing medicine.
What were the causes and effects of the Green Revolution?
Causes: Desire to increase food production. Effects: Increased food production but also environmental consequences.
What were the causes and effects of the 9/11 terrorist attacks?
Causes: Complex geopolitical factors. Effects: Major impact on global security and increased surveillance.
What were the causes and effects of the Arab Spring?
Causes: Dissatisfaction with authoritarian regimes. Effects: Overthrow of dictators in North Africa and political instability in some regions.
What are the causes and effects of Deforestation?
Causes: Agriculture and industrialization. Effects: Habitat loss and climate change.
What are the causes and effects of Climate Change?
Causes: Increased carbon emissions from industrial activity. Effects: Rising temperatures, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events.
What are the causes and effects of the discovery of Antibiotics?
Causes: Scientific research and experimentation. Effects: Revolutionized medicine by fighting bacterial infections, increased life expectancy.
What are the causes and effects of the rise of Multinational Corporations?
Causes: Globalization and free trade. Effects: Increased economic opportunities but also potential exploitation of labor and resources.
What are the causes and effects of the Spanish Flu Pandemic?
Causes: Unclear, but likely related to conditions during World War I. Effects: Widespread death and social disruption.
What are the causes and effects of the formation of the WTO?
Causes: Desire to regulate international trade and reduce trade barriers. Effects: Increased global trade but also concerns about its impact on labor and environmental standards.
What were the causes and effects of the introduction of artificial birth control?
Causes: Advances in medical technology and changing social attitudes. Effects: Changed family planning and women's roles in society.