Question 1

Japanese foreign policy has shifted after 2000 due to:&#10;A) Resolution of Second World War claims with Japanese Neighbors&#10;B) End of US security guarantees with return of Okinawa&#10;C) Japanese nationalism and desire to be a 'normal state'&#10;D) Economic malaise following late-1990s boom

Accepted Answer

There were several factors that contributed to the shift in Japanese foreign policy after 2000, but one of the biggest was a resurgence of Japanese nationalism and the desire to be seen as a "normal state" in the international community. This was reflected in a number of policy changes, including a more assertive approach to security and defense issues, a greater willingness to engage in regional security cooperation, and a renewed emphasis on Japan's role as a major economic power. While the other factors listed may have played a role as well, none were as central to the shift as the desire to assert Japan's position as a global player.

Question 2

American anger towards Japan after the 1960s was not driven by:&#10;A) High Japanese exports to the US&#10;B) Japanese direct investment in the US&#10;C) Perceived unwillingness to participate in Pacific defence&#10;D) Refusal to renegotiate currency exchange rates in the 1980s

Accepted Answer

Refusal to renegotiate currency exchange rates in the 1980s&#10;

Question 3

By the late 1960s, Japan was not challenged by:&#10;A) US pressure for greater defence contributions&#10;B) Japanese pressure for increased stake in Chinese markets&#10;C) US anger at trade competition&#10;D) Japanese desire to regain Okinawa

Accepted Answer

By the late 1960s, Japan was primarily focused on economic growth and rebuilding its economy, rather than expanding its stake in Chinese markets, which was not a significant issue at that time.

Question 4

Japanese conservatives did not:&#10;A) Seek US support against China at any cost&#10;B) Focus on economic expansion&#10;C) Divide over the threat from leftist parties&#10;D) Seek rehabilitation of military caste

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

US reconstruction of Japan did not include:&#10;A) Removal of militarists&#10;B) Democratization&#10;C) Land reform to help peasants&#10;D) Removal of Japanese emperor

Accepted Answer

The US reconstruction of Japan did not include the removal of the Japanese emperor. While the emperor's role was significantly reduced and restricted under the new constitution, he was allowed to remain as a symbolic figurehead.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true?&#10;A) Rio declaration included binding standards on sustainable development&#10;B) The developing world has opposed limits on carbon emissions&#10;C) The developing world has led the push for environmental standards&#10;D) The Kyoto Protocol obligated rising Chinese industries to limit pollution

Accepted Answer

The developing world, including nations like China and India, have historically opposed limits on carbon emissions as they see it as a hindrance to their economic growth. This has been a major point of contention in global climate change negotiations. The other statements are not true - the Rio declaration included non-binding guidelines, the developing world has not led the push for environmental standards, and the Kyoto Protocol only obligated developed countries to limit pollution.

Question 7

The Washington Consensus does not seek:&#10;A) Privatization of national industries&#10;B) Lower tariff barriers&#10;C) Increased aid to spur developing world industry&#10;D) End of support for import substitution industries

Accepted Answer

The Washington Consensus does not seek increased aid to spur developing world industry, as one of its main goals is promoting free market policies and reducing government intervention in the economy.

Question 8

Developing countries perceive challenges from:&#10;A) Poor loan terms&#10;B) Repatriation of profits by foreign companies&#10;C) Fixed commodity prices&#10;D) Green revolution increasing divide between rich and poor farmers

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Indian leadership of the Non-Aligned Movement was undermined by:&#10;A) Overly aggressive Indian support for anti-colonial movements&#10;B) Indian acceptance of US aid during the Sino-Indian War&#10;C) Sukarno's drive for peaceful coexistence with the developed world&#10;D) Indian desire to create defensive military grouping through the NAM

Accepted Answer

Indian acceptance of US aid during the Sino-Indian War undermined India's leadership of the Non-Aligned Movement by weakening its position as a neutral actor in the Cold War. Accepting US aid signaled a tilt towards the West and created suspicion among other NAM countries about India's commitment to non-alignment.

Question 10

The Bandung Conference did not:&#10;A) Exclude developing states with military ties to either superpower&#10;B) Seek stronger commodity prices&#10;C) Focus on anti-colonialism&#10;D) Seek peaceful coexistence with both superpowers

Accepted Answer

The Bandung Conference, held in 1955, was inclusive of developing countries regardless of their military ties to either superpower, aiming to promote Afro-Asian economic and cultural cooperation and oppose colonialism or neocolonialism by any nation. Thus, it did not exclude developing states with military ties to either superpower.

Question 11

Which of the following statements does not reflect European neutral policy?&#10;A) Sweden was neutral due to historic policy&#10;B) Austria adopted neutrality to end Allied occupation&#10;C) Norwegian neutrality related to Scandinavian policies towards Great Powers&#10;D) Finland neutral due to proximity to Soviet Union and ties to the West

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements does not...

Deck 7: The Developmental States: Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, 1945-2014; Neutralism, Development and the Rise of the Third World, 1945-2014