Question 1

The term 'global' implies which of the following?&#10;A) A world organized into bounded territorial states.&#10;B) A world that is shaped like a globe rather than flat.&#10;C) The transcending of bounded territorial states.&#10;D) A particular region integrated into the global economy.

Accepted Answer

The term 'global' implies transcending of bounded territorial states, indicating a focus on interconnectedness and interdependence across national borders.

Question 2

The terms 'state' and 'nation' are best understood as:&#10;A) Describing the same conceptual entity.&#10;B) Denoting two distinct entities.&#10;C) Redundant in a globalized world.&#10;D) Both in possession of unqualified sovereignty.

Accepted Answer

The terms 'state' and 'nation' denote two distinct entities. A state refers to a political entity with defined borders, a government, and the authority to govern within its territory. On the other hand, a nation refers to a group of people who share a common language, culture, and history. While some states may be constituted by a single nation, others may be multi-national; similarly, a nation may sometimes straddle multiple states. Therefore, it is important to distinguish between the two terms.

Question 3

Contemporary sovereign states have been given a clear legal definition by which of the following?&#10;A) The Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States&#10;B) The United Nations Charter&#10;C) The Universal Declaration of States Rights&#10;D) The Kyoto Agreement

Accepted Answer

The Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States is a treaty that defines the criteria for statehood, outlining the fundamental rights and duties of states. It is recognized as the primary legal source for defining a sovereign state, and has been widely ratified and accepted in international law. The other options listed do not provide a clear legal definition of contemporary sovereign states.

Question 4

The ideology of nationalism supports which one of the following?&#10;A) An end to the creation of new states on the basis of proven nationhood&#10;B) The principle that each nation is entitled to a state of its own&#10;C) The principle that each state is entitled to a nation of its own&#10;D) The organization of the world into multinational states

Accepted Answer

Nationalism is the ideology that focuses on the promotion of a particular nation's identity, culture, and interests. It supports the belief that each nation (a group of people who share common language, culture, history, and territory) is entitled to a state of its own, where it can exercise self-determination and sovereignty. This principle of national self-determination is a core element of nationalism, and it has been the basis for the creation of many new states since the 19th century. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Question 5

States as political communities date more or less from the time that:&#10;A) Hunter-gatherer societies were formed.&#10;B) Stateless societies became extinct as a form of social organization.&#10;C) The ancient Athenians established the polis and devised a constitution.&#10;D) Human groups first developed settled agriculture and/or animal husbandry practices.

Accepted Answer

The development of settled agriculture and/or animal husbandry practices allowed for the formation of larger and more complex societies. This led to the emergence of states as political communities, as a way of organizing and governing these societies. The other options are incorrect because hunter-gatherer societies and stateless societies existed before the formation of states, and the ancient Athenians were not the first to establish states as political communities.

Question 6

Aristotle regarded the state as which of the following?&#10;A) The natural habitat for humans.&#10;B) An artificial construct separating humans from nature.&#10;C) A security community.&#10;D) A prototype of the modern sovereign state.

Accepted Answer

Aristotle viewed the state as a natural institution, essential for humans to achieve their full potential and live a good life.

Question 7

What empires tend to share in common is that they are relatively large-scale political entities which&#8230;&#10;A) are held together by force.&#10;B) evince decentralized power schemes.&#10;C) are characterized by extensive diplomatic networks.&#10;D) Prioritize violence as a method of enforcing order.

Accepted Answer

Empires are often held together by force, as they typically encompass diverse peoples and territories that may not willingly submit to a central authority.

Question 8

The fact that English is now the major international language illustrates the fact that&#8230;&#10;A) British imperialism tended to obliterate all other languages.&#10;B) Imperialism generally facilitates cultural spread.&#10;C) British imperialism was more popular among colonized people.&#10;D) English is relatively easy to learn.

Accepted Answer

Imperialism generally facilitates cultural spread. British imperialism resulted in the spread of the English language as a result of various factors such as colonialism, trade, and the spread of British culture. English has since become the primary language of international business, diplomacy, and communication. However, this does not mean that British imperialism obliterated all other languages or that English is relatively easy to learn compared to other languages.

Question 9

The term 'modernity' as a phenomenon initially arose where?&#10;A) Europe&#10;B) North America&#10;C) Russia&#10;D) China

Accepted Answer

Modernity as a phenomenon initially arose in Europe during the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods.

Question 10

The Peace of Westphalia in 1648 marked the end of which of the following?&#10;A) The Thirty Years War between Catholic and Protestant forces.&#10;B) The Thirty Years War between Christian and Islamic forces.&#10;C) All Catholic and Protestant political rivalries in Western Europe.&#10;D) The Age of Revolution.

Accepted Answer

The Peace of Westphalia in 1648 ended the Thirty Years War between Catholic and Protestant forces. It did not end Christian and Islamic conflicts, all Catholic and Protestant political rivalries in Western Europe, or the Age of Revolution (which occurred over a century later).

Question 11

Despite the emergence of sovereignty as a basic organizing principle of international order in the seventeenth century, Europe remained just as prone to warfare as it had in previous periods.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

The traditional doctrine of sovereignty implies that&#8230;&#10;A) Absolute and final power resides only in the internal or domestic arena.&#10;B) Absolute and final power resides only in the external or international arena.&#10;C) Sovereignty as a form of absolute and final power has both internal and external dimensions.&#10;D) Sovereignty can only ever be regarded as conditional, not absolute.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

The condition of 'anarchy' in the international sphere implies what?&#10;A) Chaos is endemic in the international system.&#10;B) There is no ultimate authority in the international system.&#10;C) We need a world government to impose order.&#10;D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Why does the French Revolution mark an important turning point in the rise of the modern European state system? Please select all that apply.&#10;A) It precipitated the transformation of people from subjects of a monarch into citizens of a state.&#10;B) It transformed people from citizens of a state into subjects of a democratic republic.&#10;C) It ensured that Europeans in general were infused with a democratic revolutionary tradition.&#10;D) It joined the power of the national idea together with the principles of democracy and territorial sovereignty.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The principle of self-determination was applied to the colonies of the European Empires after the First World War, thereby precipitating the establishment of sovereign states around the globe and hence the effective globalization of the European states system.

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Deck 13: Introducing Global Politics