Introduction to Conflict Studies
This worksheet introduces Grade 9 students to fundamental concepts in conflict studies, including causes, types, and resolutions of conflicts.
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Introduction to Conflict Studies
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which of the following is generally considered a root cause of conflict?
Abundant resources
Economic equality
Scarcity of resources
Strong diplomatic ties
2. Which term best describes a conflict between two or more states or nations?
Intrapersonal conflict
Interstate conflict
Intrastate conflict
Personal conflict
3. The absence of war or violence, often associated with a state of tranquility and harmony, is known as .
4. A process where two or more parties try to resolve their differences through discussion and bargaining is called .
5. When a third neutral party helps facilitate communication and negotiation between conflicting parties, it is known as .
6. Economic inequality can be a significant factor contributing to social unrest and conflict.
True
False
7. Diplomacy is always the first and only step taken to resolve international conflicts.
True
False
8. Briefly explain the difference between 'negative peace' and 'positive peace'.
9. Identify and describe two different types of conflict resolution strategies.
10. On the map below, identify and label two regions of the world that have experienced significant interstate conflict in the last 50 years. Briefly explain one cause for conflict in each region.
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Region 2:
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