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Major conflicts after WWII and attempts to make peace : Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

During the 1990s, violent ethnic and racial conflicts broke out in the Balkans following the disintegration of which country?

Question 2

1 mark

The 1948 conflict between Israel and Arab states was primarily sparked by which event?

Question 3

1 mark

The Camp David Accords (1978/79), establishing peace between Egypt and Israel, was a landmark attempt to resolve a major conflict after WWII. However, the agreement severely fractured Arab unity and led to Egypt's temporary expulsion from the Arab League.

Which of the following statements best evaluates the primary long-term political consequence of this isolation of Egypt within the broader context of the Arab-Israeli conflict?

Question 4

1 mark

What was the primary purpose of the Détente period during the Cold War in the 1970s?

Question 5

1 mark

Which of the following best describes a key role played by the United Nations in the effort to end Apartheid in South Africa?

Question 6

3 marks

Name one major agreement reached during the period of détente between the USA and the USSR in the 1970s, and briefly explain its primary aim in reducing Cold War tensions.

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Question 7

5 marks

Explain how the interplay between Cold War superpower interests and regional nationalistic aspirations significantly constrained the United Nations’ capacity to facilitate a lasting peace during the Arab-Israeli conflicts between 1948 and 1973.

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Question 8

6 marks

Explain how the interplay between Cold War superpower rivalries and local ethnic tensions complicated the United Nations' efforts to maintain peace during the Yugoslav Wars in the 1990s.

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Question 9

5 marks

The 20th century witnessed several attempts to resolve deep-seated regional conflicts through international mediation and diplomacy.

(a) Identify two major causes of the racial conflicts in the Balkans during the 1990s. (2 points)

(b) Discuss the role of the United Nations in its peace-making efforts regarding either the Arab-Israeli conflict or the system of apartheid in South Africa. (3 points)

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Question 10

7 marks

The racial conflicts in the Balkans in the late 20th century were deeply intertwined with the end of the Cold War and the changing role of international organizations.

a) Explain the relationship between the collapse of communist regimes in Europe and the surge of ethnic nationalism in the Balkans. (3 points)

b) "The United Nations proved ineffective in managing the Balkan conflicts without the direct military intervention of regional powers." To what extent do you agree with this statement? Support your answer with relevant historical evidence. (4 points)

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