Ch. 40 AP World Key Terms

The trend toward increased cultural and economic connectedness between people, businesses, and organizations throughout the world.

international trade free of government interference

a United Nations agency created by a multinational treaty to promote trade by the reduction of tariffs and import quotas (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade)

an international organization based in Geneva that monitors and enforces rules governing global trade (World Tarde Organization)

Massive postwar economic expansion, slowed in 1990s: Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan imitate Japanes strategies

an international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members

an organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the production and sale of petroleum (Organization of Patroleum Exporting Countries)

an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)

A trade agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico that encourages free trade between these North American countries. (North American Free Trade Agreement)

A deadly infectious disease that has killed millions across the globe. It has had the largest affect in sub-Saharan Africa where it has stalled poverty relief and is partially responsible to the continued increase in the poverty rate there.

An Islamic terrorist group led by Osama bin Laden.

a group of fundamentalist Muslims who took control of Afghanistan's government in 1996

an international organization that cares for the sick or wounded or homeless in wartime

an international organization that works for environmental conservation and the preservation of endangered species

Series of trials after WW 2 held in Germany in which former Nazi leaders were charged with crimes against humanity, and war crimes