U - Z

Question 1

Uhuru

Answer 1

Swahili for “freedom,” commonly associated with African independence movements.

Question 2

United Arab Republic

Answer 2

A short-lived political union between Egypt and Syria (1958–1961) aiming to promote Arab unity.

Question 3

Václav Havel

Answer 3

Czech playwright, dissident, and first president of post-communist Czechoslovakia (1989–1992) and the Czech Republic (1993–2003).

Question 4

Vietnam War(s)

Answer 4

A protracted conflict (1955–1975) between communist North Vietnam, supported by the USSR and China, and South Vietnam, backed by the U.S.

Question 5

Wafd Party

Answer 5

An Egyptian nationalist political party active in the 20th century, advocating for independence from British rule.

Question 6

World System Theory

Answer 6

A sociological theory by Immanuel Wallerstein analyzing global inequality through core, periphery, and semi-periphery economic roles.

Question 7

Yassir Arafat

Answer 7

Leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization, symbolizing Palestinian struggles for statehood and involvement in peace processes.

Question 8

Yom Kippur War

Answer 8

A 1973 war where Egypt and Syria attacked Israel on Yom Kippur, leading to significant territorial and diplomatic shifts.

Question 9

Zaibatsu

Answer 9

Powerful Japanese business conglomerates dominated the economy before WWII and were later restructured during the U.S. occupation.