GLOBAL ISSUES TEST 1 STUDY
Traditional Security
-focus on a state's military preparedness (security through armaments) -importance of hard power (country's military and size) -lack of war
Security Council....
-has 5 permanent members and ten non-permanent members -includes the ability to veto resolutions -has the main responsibility to keep peace and security in the world -may impose economic sanctions or embargoes
Trustee Council
-has suspended its operations -was set up after WWII to promote self-governance in colonies
Secretariat
-administers the programs and policies of UN organs -has an international staff that orders from the Secretary General
Biological
-bacteria, viruses, fungi -anthrax, ricin, botulinum toxin -relatively simple and cheap to produce
Economic and Social Council
-coordinates the FAO, WHO, UNDP and other specialized agencies -is the central body for coordinating UN economic and social work
Nuclear
-fission or fusion lead to tremendous explosive power -based on secret Manhattan research program -used only twice
Civic Nationalism
-has the US as an example, as witnessed by the country's diversity and founding ideals -society is united by territory, citizenship, and legal rights and codes transmitted to all members of society -a more inclusive nationalism, as anyone could become a member of the nation
Human Security
-importance of non-state actors -shared interests and cooperation between states -focus on interconnected security (security through sustainable human development) -basic human needs
Chemical
-mustard gas, sarin gas, chlorine gas, used in both WWI and syrian civil war -relatively simple and cheap to produce
International Court of Justice
-settles legal disputes only between states -is the UN's main judicial organ
Ethnic Nationalism
-society is united by a common language, religion, culture, and historical memory -is more exclusive form of nationalism, with membership limited by the unique elements of the group -has the Kurds, Pashtuns, and Ibo as examples
General Assembly
-the main deliberative organ; all member states are represented -can discuss any matter, except disputes being considered by the Security Council
How many countries make up more than 75% of the global arms sales? A. 10 B. 1 C. 25 D. 5
5
According to Jeremy Rifkin's video, humans are driven by many motivations, but the "first drive" is: A. Empathy B. Utilitarianism C. Self-Interest D. Materialism
A
Before it carried out the attacks against the US on September 11th, 2001, for which of the following attacks was al Qaeda also responsible? A. US embassy bombings in Africa in August 1998 B. The grenade attack against British Army foot patrol in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1991 C. The killing of 25 and the wounding of 155 people by two truck bombs outside the Central Bank of Peru in 1992 D. The bombing of the Oklahoma City Federal Building in 1995
A
How did President Truman convince a reluctant Congress to appropriate hundreds of millions of dollars to aid Europe? A. By scaring the American people about the communist threat which in turn put pressure on Congress to act B. By making a rational argument that it was not actually a lot of money compared to the overall wealth of the US C. By threatening to boycott Congress if they didn't appropriate the money D. By offering to support Congressional legislation on desegregating the armed forces
A
Nation-states (one nation within one state): A. Rarely exist in the strictest sense of the term, if national identity is based on ethnicity B. Are exactly the same as countries, with all countries considered nation-states when national identity is based on ethnicity C. Are best exemplified by Canada, which is ethnically homogenous D. Have a clear example in the Kurds spread across Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Iraq
A
Nations are best defined as: A. Groups connected by a unique mix of shared ethnicity, language, religion, culture, history, and/or sense of civic community B. Synonymous with states C. The same now as they were under medieval feudalism D. Political units that have sovereignty over a geographic area
A
Nye points to the 2003 invasion of Iraq as possibly undermining the United States': A. Soft Power B. Conventional Power C. Geographic Power D. Nuclear Power
A
PUSH Ministries is an NGO that: A. Has people who have been laid off and can't pay their bills enter its doors everyday B. Is trying to address the issues surrounding sweatshop labor in Asia C. Expanded from Detroit to Virginia and North Carolina as a prominent Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) fighting globalization D. Pressed John Bassett not to move his production to China
A
Rifkin argues families, schools, governments, and businesses: A. Can both repress and foster the core empathic nature in humans B. Are the embodiment of blood ties, undermining world government C. Are always at odds with each other when it to comes to saving the planet D. Must strongly downplay nationalism
A
Samuel Huntington's (1998) "Clash of Civilizations": A. Sees globalization as leading to "clashes" between the many different world "civilizations", including Islam and the West B. Is direct evidence of the decline in minority languages in favor of English C. Includes when Multinational Corporations (MNCs) must change their corporate culture when they shift jobs overseas D. Includes arguments that "drinking Coca-Cola makes Russians think like Americans"
A
The text identifies which type of actors as the most salient (or prominent) global players that we "continually" read about as they try to solve global issues? A. Countries (states) B. NGOs C. IGOs D. Individuals
A
This short video looks at: A. The decline of the furniture industry in southern Virginia and North Carolina B. Sweatshop factories in China C. Collusion between government and business elites in stealing copyrights to bluegrass music D. U.S. intervention in foreign countries trying to improve labor rights
A
Under the traditional concept of security: A. Policymakers focus on protecting the state from military foreign attacks B. Policymakers look to traditions to provide security for the state C. Policymakers leave security policy to CIA analysts D. Policymakers assess the impact of environmental, social and other interconnected threats to determine how to promote security
A
Vertical proliferation of conventional weapons is: A. The oldest form of proliferation B. An ineffective form of proliferation C. Dependent on the sale of weapons technology to allies D. A new form of proliferation
A
What are two reasons for why states build weapons of mass destruction? A. Security and prestige B. Image and requirement for participating in alliances C. National pride and wealth D. Posturing and cultural superiority
A
What is "Smart Power"? A. The hard power of coercion and payment, combined with the soft power of persuasion and attraction B. The application of diplomacy and attraction C. Conflict resolution through war and peace D. Relying on the analysis of academics as well as cultural attractiveness
A
What led to the official start of World War II? A. Nazi Germany's invasion of Poland B. Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor C. The collapse of the Ottoman Empire D. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
A
What strategy was associated with the U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War? A. Containment B. Decolonization C. Apartheid D. Rapprochement
A
Which U.S. government department maintains a list of foreign terrorist organizations? A. Department of State B. Department of Homeland Security C. Department of the Interior D. Department of Defense
A
Which US president negotiated a Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty with the Soviet Union? A. John F. Kennedy B. Harry S. Truman C. Ronald Reagan D. Richard Nixon
A
Which of the following is an example of vertical weapons proliferation? A. When China increases the number of nuclear bombs and missiles in its stockpiles. B. When the United States sells F-16 fighter jets to Chile. C. When Pakistan acquires ballistic missile technology from China. D. When Israel develops nuclear weapons using technology that was obtained via espionage in the United States.
A
Which of the following is incorrect about conventional weapons? A. They have been used less often in conflict than weapons of mass destruction B. They proliferate in a largely unregulated world market C. They have become more sophisticated over time D. They have become more destructive over time
A
Which of the following organizations was responsible for the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001? A. Al Qaeda B. Boko Haram C. Islamic State D. Hezbollah E. Al-Shabaab
A
Which of the following was the reason for why the US decided to openly participate militarily in WWII? A. The attacks by the Japanese against the US at Pearl Harbor, HI B. The Japanese occupation of Korea C. The formation of the Tripartite Alliance between Germany, Italy and Japan. D. The increased use of German submarine attacks against neutral ships
A
Which were the two Japanese cities on which the US dropped atomic bombs in August 1945? A. Hiroshima and Nagasaki B. Kobe and Osaka C. Fukushima and Hiroshima D. Tokyo and Kyoto
A
Who is the biggest customer of U.S. weapons? A. Saudi Arabia B. Mexico C. Russia D. Iraq
A
Who was the first truly post-Cold War president? A. Bill Clinton B. George H. Bush C. Ronald Reagan D. George W. Bush
A
Who were the leaders of the Soviet Union and the United States that ushered in the eventual end of the Cold War? A. Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev B. Jimmy Carter and Leonid Brezhnev C. Ronald Reagan and Yuri Andropov D. Harry S. Truman and Joseph Stalin
A
In his best seller, The World is Flat, Thomas Friedman points out that: A. Because of globalization, individuals and small companies have new found power to compete globally B. Small companies can no longer compete on the global playing field with large companies C. Globalization has been a short-lived phenomenon, as evidenced by the lack of penetration of new technologies into poorer countries D. Conflict between states has significantly increased because of globalization
A. Because of globalization, indidivuals and small companies have new found power to compete globally
Globalization can (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Help undermine the power of authoritarian governments B. Allow for opportunities to learn about other cultures C. Lead to unwanted external influence in a country, such as with the Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election D. Help create jobs in poor countries E. Result in more choices for the consumer F. Lead to cultural imperialism
A. help undermind the power of authoritarian governments B. Allow for opportunities to learn about other culutres C. lead to unwanted external influence in a country, like russian interfernece in the 2016 un election D. help create jobs in poor countries E. result in more choices for the consumer F. lead to cultural imperialism
One of the main driving forces of globalization is: A. Information Technology B. The fact that the large majority of people in poor countries have access to new communication technologies C. The music of cultural icons like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé D. Climate change
A. information technology
Which of the following countries voluntary gave up their nuclear weapons programs (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. Ukraine B. Brazil C. India D. North Korea
AB
Human security requires recognizing (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. The importance of nonmilitary threats to security, including human rights abuses, environmental degradation, health issues, migration flows, poverty and more B. That in addition to a lack of war, security needs to ensure that basic human needs are met C. The fact that some of the main causes of death today are not from wars D. That a country's military and its size are the only important factors in providing a state's security
ABC
Which of the following are examples of the social costs of military spending (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. According to the CIA, in 2016, the U.S. ranked first in military spending and only forty-third in life expectancy B. In recent years, countries have spent a larger percentage on military spending than on social programs C. As developing countries' military spending increases, their rate of economic growth declines and public debt increases D. Protecting citizens from social insecurities is always taken more seriously by governments than defending their citizens from foreign attack
ABC
Which of the following concepts were part of the post-WWI blueprint for international cooperation (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. The creation of the League of Nations B. The principle of national self-determination C. Readjustment of territories and the creation of new states D. Trench warfare
ABC
Why would a civil war in one country be important to the security of other states (select on all that apply)? A. Civil wars can lead to a refugee crisis in a neighboring state B. Civil wars can include mass civilian casualties (e.g. Rwandan genocide) with regional spill-over C. Civil wars show that security is interconnected, because civil wars can disrupt trade or lead to an increase in the spread of disease across borders D. Civil wars show that security is a zero-sum, where one side wins and another loses
ABC
Evidence of globalization can be found (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. In the spread of the Ebola virus outside Africa B. With the diffusion of cultural values rejecting human rights abuses C. With the spread of air pollution from China D. When Atlanta Braves caps are found outside the United States E. In the popularity of CNN in foreign countries F. In the fact that information flows equally between rich and poor countries, with poorer countries having the same ability to get their unique viewpoints broadcast
ABCDE A. in the spread of the ebola virus outside Africa B. with the diffusion of cultural values rejecting human rights abuses C. with the spread of air pollution from china D. when Atlanta braves caps are found outside the U.S E. in the popularity of cnn in foreign countries
Which of the following are examples of nationalism as a powerful force (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. The anticolonial movements that led to the increase in the number of states from 57 in 1900 to almost 200 today B. The sense of shared identity that sparked oppressed peoples to overthrow their colonizers from India to Africa C. The strong sense of superiority felt in Nazi Germany, leading to the death of millions D. The feelings of national pride and preeminence that spurred European colonization throughout the developing world E. The creation of the UN, in as much as it was meant to restrain the destructive tendencies of nationalism F. The ongoing struggle of the Kurds for autonomy or even their own state
ABCDEF
Which of the following countries possess nuclear weapons (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A.North Korea B. France C. India D. Israel E. Pakistan F. China
ABCDEF
The French Revolution (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Was an important moment in setting the roots of modern nationalism B. Greatly strengthened the idea of popular sovereignty C. Undermined the notion of the divine right of kings D. Was an example of how ultra-nationalistic governments are illegitimate in the eyes of the people E. Was a catalyst for the spread of nationalism throughout Europe and, gradually, the rest of the world
ABCE
Nationalism and Religion (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Can be considered the two most powerful forms of identification in the world today B. Have not been mixed in the United States C. Are generally considered the only two forces that can legitimate social violence (as opposed to personal violence) D. Sparked tremendous violence during the Quit India movement of Mahatma Gandhi
AC
Nationalism can be seen in (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Nazi repression of Jews, Gypsies, and others during WWII B. The popularity of the New York Yankees across the globe (i.e., the Yankee Nation) C. Gandhi's drive for independence from Great Britain before and after WWII D. The push by the Kurdish people for self-determination
ACD
Sovereignty (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Is seen when a state deports immigrants who have illegally crossed borders looking for a better life B. Is held by all nations on the globe C. Can be seen in a negative form when a repressive state throws a person in jail for trumped up or fabricated reasons D. Can be seen in a positive form when a state fairly and effectively enforces traffic laws
ACD
What did the events in Greece and Turkey mean to the US' understanding of its post-WWII role in the world (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. That a crisis in two faraway countries threatened the security of the US B. That the United States should stay on the sidelines of global politics so as not to get involved in another world war C. That if the two countries were not helped, the Soviet Union would threaten the rest of Europe D. That the US as the only capable world power needed to resist the inevitable expansion of the Soviet Union and communism
ACD
What influenced the horizontal proliferation of nuclear weapons during the Cold War (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. Regional competition (rivalry between neighbors) B. Ease with which nuclear weapons could be produced C. Superpower rivalry D. Quest for security and prestige
ACD
Which of the following were consequences of proliferation concerns (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. Confrontation with North Korea B. Operation Desert Storm (1991) C. The Iraq war (2003) D. Successful UN Security Council negotiations with Iran (2015)
ACD
Usage of the internet (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Is rapidly increasing in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East B. Is now roughly the same percentage of the population in Africa as in Europe C. Is undertaken by a significant majority of the populations in Europe and North America D. Increased rapidly in Africa between 2000-2015 E. Is almost half in Asia as a percentage of the worldwide internet use F. Is now roughly the same percentage of the population in Asia as in North America
ACDE A. is rapidly increasing in asia, africa, latin america, and the middle east C. Is undertaken by a significant majority of the populations in europe and north america d. increased rapidly in african between 2000-2015 e. is almost half in asia as a percentage of the world wide internet use
Nationalism is (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. A force that arises from different sources, such as shared ethnicity, language, religion, culture, and history B. Sports fans with a fanatical love of their home team C. Almost never strong, because of the diversity within all societies D. A shared sense of identity that has a purpose of gaining or keeping control of a group's destiny
AD
Which of the following are examples of how vertical proliferation can challenge security (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. Arms buildups provide more weapons for governments and groups to engage in conflicts B. Modern weapons technology is cheap and effective and is not a challenge to global security C. Increasing weapons stockpiles will make neighboring states feel more secure D. Spending money on stockpiling weapons diverts funds from social programs
AD
Which of the following are necessary components of a modern definition of terrorism? (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers). A. The violence is premeditated and political B. Attacks must be carried out against members of the armed forces C. Attackers must follow a specific religion D. Attacks are concentrated against civilians and noncombatants E. Attacks are intended to influence an audience
ADE
"Political globalization" is best defined as: A. The increased exposure to global culture and human rights norms B. The weakened ability of states to control both what crosses their borders and what happens inside them C. The spread of democracy as the most advantageous form of government D. The strengthening of state sovereignty in an interconnected world
B
How many people have been displaced (internally and across state borders) by the Syrian Civil War (2011-present)? A. About 3 million B. About 9 million C. About 5 million D. About 1 million
B
Rifkin's video speaks to building an empathic civilization based on: A. The combined power of technology and free markets to solve pressing problems, such as climate change B. The recognition that life is fragile and the human inclination to show solidarity C. New human abilities to build a utopia if they can focus more on soft power D. Allowing market processes and self-interest to operate unencumbered by burdensome regulation
B
State sovereignty is: A. A dynamic accelerated with the establishment of the European Union B. The right of states to self-government, with political leaders determining the rules, laws, and processes within their territories C. Seen primarily in Europe, the United States, and Japan, with former colonies now just recognizing that they have sovereign rights D. Nullified by the Charter of the United Nations, which establishes world government
B
The drawing of state borders on maps during the age of exploration and colonialism: A. Decreased citizen participation in government markedly in the countries that were drawn B. Paved the way for rulers to exert sovereignty over specific areas, as opposed to the fuzzy boundaries found under feudalism C. Led to the diminishment of sovereignty and national identity in world affairs D. Was a key aspect of medieval feudalism, leading to local identities tied to local nobles
B
What 1996 treaty sought to halt all nuclear test explosions? A. Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty B. Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty C. Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty D. Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
B
What is the key UN document that formulated the idea of human security? A. The 2015 Sustainable Development Goals B. The 1994 Human Development Report C. The 2000 Millennium Development Goals D. The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights
B
What was "Operation Desert Storm"? A UN mission to protect ethnic minorities and demilitarize armed forces in Yugoslavia in 1992 B. A large-scale air and ground operation to liberate Kuwait in 1991 C. A large-scale air and ground operation to promote democracy in Iraq in 2003 D. A UN mission to end civil war and starvation in Somalia in 1991
B
Which US president negotiated the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty? A. Ronald Reagan B. Richard Nixon C. Harry S. Truman D. John F. Kennedy
B
Which country was engaged in intense negotiations with the UN Security Council and the EU that led to a 2015 agreement limiting its ability to enrich uranium while reducing sanctions that had been placed on it? A. North Korea B. Iran C. Russia D. China
B
Which event is described by the authors as the catalyst for a return to a more traditional focus on military security? A. UNPROFOR, 1992 B. September 11th terrorist attacks, 2001 C. Operation Desert Storm, 1991 D. UNOSOM II, 1993
B
Which individual actor led Liberian women in non-violent protests against the violence in Liberia, winning the Nobel Peace Prize? A. Melania Trump B. Leymah Gbowee C. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf D. Michelle Obama
B
Which of the following is NOT an example of "hard" power? A. Economic power, such as with the use of economic sanctions by a particular state B. The capacity to work within multilateral coalitions and inspire other countries to align with a particular state C. A cyberattack on a country's political parties during an election campaign to shape the election D. The size of nuclear arms stockpiles within a particular state
B
Which of the following is NOT true about Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and their impact on international affairs? A. NGOs help shape international public opinion B. NGOs are solely responsible for inter-state cooperation C. NGOs allow individuals to come together to deal with common concerns D. NGOs can facilitate communications across state borders
B
Which of the following organizations is NOT an International Governmental Organization (IGO)? A. European Union (EU) B. Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) C. World Bank D. United Nations
B
Which of the following was a policy advocated by the post 9/11 Bush administration? A. A push for increased nuclear deterrence in the war on terror B. A call to move away from nuclear deterrence based on mutually assured destruction in favor of preemption C. A call for the complete elimination of nuclear weapons D. A push to transfer all nuclear technology to UN control
B
Which of the following was adopted at the UN in July 2017? A. Biological Weapons Convention (treaty banning biological weapons) B. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons C. Chemical Weapons Convention (treaty banning chemical weapons) D. Arms Trade Treaty (regulating the international trade in conventional arms)
B
Which treaty in 1968 sought to limit the spread of nuclear weapons? A. Anti Ballistic Missile Treaty B. Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty C. Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty D. Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty I
B
Who were the two main adversaries in the Cold War? A. Germany and the Soviet Union B. The United States and the Soviet Union C. The United States and China D. East and West Germany
B
How many states signed the 2017 treaty to ban nuclear weapons? A. 10 B. 122 C. 194 D. 0
B 122
As noted in the course text, "globalization" can be defined as: A. The issues that are threatening humanity, such as brutal beheadings by terrorists B. The intensification of economic, political, social, and cultural relations across borders C. The positive and negative issues found in the world today D. The inability of individuals to impact global culture
B. the intensification of economic, cultural, social and political relations across borders
Rifkin argues that (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. The lack of an international response to the earthquake in Haiti shows the challenges in building empathy B. Our social consciousness evolves and we can extend it to the entire biosphere, allowing us to survive as a species C. Technology helps us "eliminate time and space" and build empathy beyond religious and national ties D. We may survive as a species because we evolved to nation-states, the highest form of human social organization E. Social consciousness is that same today as it was in hunter-forager societies, we just need to harness it
BC
Individuals serving as actors on the world stage include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs), such as the Care and Doctors Without Borders B. Social activists such as Leymah Gbowee and Malala Yousafzai C. Political leaders, such as Barack Obama and Xi Jinping D. Celebrities such as George Clooney and Beyoncé
BCD
Cultural Imperialism (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Is synonymous with "glocalization" B. Could lead to a decline in some languages in favor of English C. Is one reason cited for the animosity of some Arabs toward the United States D. Has led some countries, such as France, to adopt policies to regulate foreign influences E. Is where dominant groups (primarily in wealthier countries) press their culture on others
BCDE
The case study on the rise of ISIS in Iraq and Syria offers an example of globalization because (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Its resolution has shown how economic globalization in generally a positive phenomenon B. Poorly equipped refugee camps have raised the fear of the spread of diseases C. Refugee flows have led to significant financial costs in host countries, as well as a rise in anti-Islamic feelings D. Different countries have become heavily involved, backing different sides in the conflict E. Hundreds of thousands of refugees have flooded out of the region seeking safety in Europe and elsewhere F. China has deepened its involvement militarily in its first international intervention since WWII
BCDE
Evidence of globalization can be found (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Only since the mid-20th century B. With the spread of air pollution from China C. Equally in all corners of the world D. On U.S. grocery store shelves, stocked with items from all over the world
BD
A state (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Has roots in the UN Treaty of 1928 B. Is a political unit that has sovereignty over a geographic area C. Is synonymous with a nation D. Has roots in the Treaty of Westphalia of 1648 E. Is synonymous with a country
BDE
International Governmental Organizations (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Have largely disappeared in recent years in favor of American exceptionalism B. Include such organizations as the United Nations and the World Bank C. Include celebrities as founding members, so they can raise money and build awareness surrounding global issues D. Are not made up of countries, but are rather best understood as civil society organizations E. Are formed by countries to achieve common goals that they cannot solve on their own
BE
All of the following are Non-Governmental Organizations (or NGOs) except: A. Doctors Without Borders B. Care C. European Union D. Red Cross
C
Beth Macy, the author of the book being discussed: A. Strongly rejects economists' assertions that free trade can have any positive impacts B. Says China's entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) has been a positive step in slowing globalization C. Has been to Indonesia and seen the positive impact of jobs moved overseas D. Believes PUSH Ministries and John Bassett are the root of the problems in Galax County
C
John Bassett: A. Tried to keep his factories in the U.S., but lost a case at the World Trade Organization B. Was able to keep his factories in the U.S., but had to move to North Carolina from California because of the environmental laws in California C. Has tried to adapt to globalization by changing the production techniques at his furniture factories in Virginia D. Shifted his company's production to China after visiting the country in 2009
C
Pro-state nationalism can also be considered: A. Mostly obsolete in the 21st century B. A driving force of anti-colonialism C. Official nationalism, linking the people with their legitimate government D. The ideology of people who want to overthrow what they see as an illegitimate government
C
Soft Power: A. Is the same as Geographic Power B. Always comes from effective use of hard power C. Often comes from civil society (such as NGOs, universities, cultural institutions) D. Generally includes payment and coercion (carrots and sticks)
C
State sovereignty started to become a cornerstone of international affairs after the signing of which treaty: A. The Napoleonic Treaty B. The Magna Carta C. The Treaty of Westphalia D. The Paris Protocol
C
The Secretary General of the UN is: A. The elected President of the World, with powers similar to the U.S. President B. Always from one of the Permanent 5 members of the Security Council C. The UN's chief bureaucrat, with some standing and diplomatic soft power D. Often frustrated because UN legislation is vetoed by the General Assembly
C
The superpowers used the conflicts in or between other countries (e.g. ______________ and _____________) as a way to increase their influence in the world. A. Cuba / Northern Ireland B. Australia / East Timor C. Korea / Vietnam D. Nicaragua / Belgium
C
Weapons of mass destruction (WMD) seem to strengthen deterrence because they: A. Are useful under any war situation B. Are cheap and easy to use C. Increase the damage that can be inflicted on an attacker D. Even the playing field because all actors have WMDs
C
What did the change from UNOSOM I to UNOSOM II say about how leaders think about security? A. It indicates that security is easily achieved B. It indicates that UNOSOM II nothing more than adding more time to UNOSOM I C. It indicates that rather than only thinking in military terms, world leaders wanted to see security as about both ending civil war and ending starvation D. It indicates that rather than thinking in broad security terms, Bill Clinton favored a narrow military focus in security thinking
C
What event led to the end of the Cold War in 1991? A. The unification of East and West Germany B. The coming down of the Berlin Wall C. The demise of the Soviet Union D. The military defeat of the Soviet Union at the hands of the US
C
What is the traditional understanding of UN peacekeeping? A. U.S. troops sent to promote democracy and human rights B. Expansively outfitted missions to prevent outbreaks of violence, monitor elections, demilitarize combatants and help rebuild post-conflict government institutions C. Lightly armored and neutral UN "Blue Helmets" are stabilizing regional conflicts through the separation of conflict parties D. Military contingents sent by the strongest regional power to influence the outcome of a civil or regional war
C
What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine? A. European Reconstruction and Development B. Elimination of communism C. Containment of communism D. Assistance to French and British colonies
C
When did World War I start? A. 1941 B. 1917 C. 1914 D. 1939
C
When did the United States enter World War II? A. 1917 B. 1939 C. 1914 D. 1941
C
Which US president authorized the dropping of atomic bombs at the end of WWII? A. Ronald Reagan B. Richard Nixon C. Harry S. Truman D. John F. Kennedy
C
Which of the following countries has been described as "high risk proliferator" in the 21st century? A. Brazil B. US C. North Korea D. India
C
Which of the following is NOT a conventional weapon? A. Grenade launchers B. Submachine guns C. Chemical agents D. Tanks
C
Which of the following is the leading arms selling state in the world? A. Germany B. China C. U.S. D. Russia
C
Which of the following statements is incorrect? A. Defense spending by the US in 2014 was three times larger than that of its nearest potential competitor (China) B. Defense spending by the US in 2014 represented 34% of the world's total military expenditure C. More of the US military spending goes towards nuclear weapons than towards troops and conventional weapons D. Average annual US military expenditures have topped $350 billion over the past two decades
C
Who was the Pakistani nuclear scientist responsible for supplying the North Korean government with the designs and technology to produce enriched uranium (necessary for its nuclear weapons program)? A. Fawad Khan B. Kamran Rashid Khan C. A. Q. Khan D. Benazir Bhutto
C
A founding objective of the United Nations is to (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Usurp sovereignty, such as with the Paris Accords B. Solve the ongoing crisis in Israel C. Maintain peace and security D. Promote economic development and human rights
CD
While all aspects of globalization are interconnected, examples of "economic globalization", as pointed out in the text, include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. The exposure to other cultures in a "clash of civilizations" B. The weakened ability of states to control what happens inside their borders C. The wide variety of choices consumers have when they go to the store D. The creation of jobs by Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in poorer countries with cheaper labor
CD
According to the video in this node: A. We will lose the part of our identities tied to nation-states B. Blood ties no longer exist because of the intermingling of peoples and globalization C. Religious identities are the most destructive D. We all descended from the same ancestors in Africa and we must broaden our identity to one human family
D
How many states possess nuclear weapons? A. 3 B. 5 C. 15 D. 9
D
In what region are four of the U.S.' top five arms customers? A. NATO countries B. East Asia C. Latin America D. Middle East
D
Multinational Corporations (MNCs, sometimes called TNCs) are: A. Divisions of the United Nations B. Illegitimate actors on the world stage C. International Governmental Organizations (IGOs) D. Non-state (non-governmental) actors, focused on profit
D
The Cold War was "cold" because: A. It never led to warm feelings between the leaders of the superpowers B. It never led to a military confrontation involving the territory of the superpowers C. It never played out in places with temperatures above 30F D. It never led to a direct war between the superpowers in Europe
D
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) has been the focus of increasing worldwide attention because of its: A. Development of a strong and expanding economy B. Commitment to increasing political freedoms C. Efforts to revive communism in Eastern Europe D. Nuclear weapons development programs
D
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council are: A. United States, India, China, Russia, France D. United States, India, China, Russia, Japan C. United States, Germany, China, Russia, France D. United Kingdom, United States, China, Russia, France
D
Three essential components (types) of power identified by Nye include: A. Leadership Power, Geographic Power, Conventional Power B. Leadership Power, Hard Power, Conventional Power C. Military Power, Nuclear Power, Geographic Power D. Military Power, Economic Power, Attraction (Soft) Power
D
Using the attractiveness of a state's standing as an inducement to gain international cooperation is an example of: A. Hard power B. Positive-sum power C. Zero-sum power D. Soft power
D
What biological weapons agent was mailed to members of government and the press in 2001 in the US? A. Ricin B. Smallpox C. Yellow fever D. Anthrax
D
Which individual actor was shot in the face because of her work promoting the rights of women and girls in Pakistan, winning the Nobel Peace Prize? A. Hillary Clinton B. Leymah Gbowee C. Benazir Bhutto D. Malala Yousafzai
D
Which of the following causes the highest number of deaths worldwide? A. Traffic accidents B. Terrorism C. Small arms and light weapons D. Tuberculosis
D
Which of the following is an example of horizontal weapons proliferation? A.When Pakistan increases the number of conventional weapons in its arsenal. B.When the United States modernizes its nuclear stockpile. C.When the United Kingdom upgrades its Trident program. D. When Israel sells American anti-tank missiles to Iran.
D
Which of the following organizations operates in Nigeria and has become very well-known the world over due to its mass kidnappings of school-aged girls? A. Al-Shabaab B. Islamic State C. Hezbollah D. Boko Haram E. Al Qaeda
D
Which of the following organizations has been responsible for holding territory in both Iraq and Syria and has inspired attacks in the United States and Europe? A. Boko Haram B. Hezbollah C. Al Qaeda D. Al-Shabaab E. Islamic State
E
