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Who was Gandhi?
A leader of the Indian independence movement who advocated for nonviolent resistance.
What is quantum mechanics?
A theory in physics that describes the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic levels.
What is relativity?
A theory in physics that describes the relationship between space, time, gravity, and the universe.
Define genetic engineering.
The modification of an organism's genes to alter its characteristics.
What is Keynesian economics?
An economic theory advocating for government intervention to stabilize the economy.
What is Fascism?
An authoritarian political ideology characterized by extreme nationalism and suppression of opposition.
What is Communism?
A political and economic ideology advocating for a classless society with state ownership of the means of production.
Define Decolonization.
The process by which colonies gain independence from their colonizers.
What is a multi-polar system?
A system where power is distributed among multiple centers.
What is a bi-polar system?
A system where power is concentrated in two major centers.
What is self-determination?
The right of a people to choose their own government and political status.
Compare Fascism and Communism.
Both are totalitarian ideologies, but fascism emphasizes nationalism and private property with state control, while communism emphasizes class struggle and state ownership.
Compare WWI and WWII.
WWI led to the collapse of empires and set the stage for WWII, while WWII led to the rise of superpowers and the Cold War.
Compare pre-WWI and post-WWII global power structures.
Pre-WWI was characterized by European colonial empires and a balance of power, while post-WWII was dominated by the US and Soviet Union in a bipolar system.
Compare the impacts of radio and television.
Radio enabled mass communication through audio, while television added a visual dimension, further shaping public opinion and culture.
Compare monarchies and democracies.
Monarchies have power held by a hereditary ruler (king or queen), while democracies vest power in the people through elected representatives.
Compare military dictatorships and theocratic states.
Military dictatorships are ruled by military officials, while theocratic states are ruled by religious leaders.
Compare the Russian, Qing, and Ottoman empires.
All three empires struggled to adapt to modern technology and changing global power dynamics, leading to their decline.
Compare the impacts of airplanes and automobiles on transportation.
Both dramatically increased the speed of travel, but airplanes enabled long-distance travel, while automobiles facilitated personal transportation.
Compare the impacts of antibiotics and vaccines on medicine.
Antibiotics treat existing bacterial infections, while vaccines prevent future infections by stimulating the immune system.
Compare the causes of WWI and WWII.
WWI was caused by imperialism, nationalism, and militarism, while WWII was caused by unresolved issues from WWI and the rise of fascism.