Question 1

Which of the following predominant patterns of behaviors and beliefs that prevail internationally influences human and national activities?

Accepted Answer

The global system predominantly influences international behaviors and beliefs, affecting both human and national activities through interconnected economic, political, and cultural patterns.

Question 2

In international relations, which term describes an individual, group, state, or organization that plays a major role in world politics?

Accepted Answer

An actor in international relations refers to any individual, group, state, or organization that has a significant impact on world politics, engaging in actions that influence global affairs.

Question 3

Which of the following prompted the United States of America to isolate itself from world affairs and reject membership in the League of Nations?

Accepted Answer

The United States chose to isolate itself from world affairs and reject membership in the League of Nations due to a desire to avoid the complex entanglements of European politics and wars, which were seen as a continuation of eighteenth-century power politics and repetitive conflicts.

Question 4

Which of the following psychological tendencies denies discrepancies between one's preexisting beliefs (cognitions)and new information?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive dissonance is the psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or values). It often leads individuals to deny or rationalize discrepancies between their preexisting beliefs and new information to reduce the discomfort.

Question 5

Which of the following is a nongovernmental organization (NGO)?

Accepted Answer

Amnesty International is a nongovernmental organization focused on human rights, unlike the other options which are intergovernmental organizations.

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of an enduring rivalry?

Accepted Answer

Israel and Palestine have been engaged in a prolonged and deeply entrenched conflict that spans several decades, making it a clear example of an enduring rivalry.

Question 7

Which example falls within the global level of analysis?

Accepted Answer

At the global level of analysis, interactions involve entities or actions that influence or involve multiple states or are international in scope. Choice C, a powerful state dictating the choices of a smaller ally, exemplifies this as it involves the influence of one state over another, impacting international relations and dynamics.

Question 8

What does the individual level of analysis emphasize?

Accepted Answer

The individual level of analysis focuses on the personal and psychological motivations of decision makers and individuals, emphasizing how their characteristics and behaviors influence international relations and political decisions.

Question 9

Which of the following represents the purpose of the "upside-down" projection?

Accepted Answer

The "upside-down" projection is used to challenge the conventional, Eurocentric view of the world map, which typically places the Northern Hemisphere at the top. This alternative perspective encourages viewers to question their assumptions and biases about the world.

Question 10

Many saw the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks as a transformation, though others considered the continuities before and after the event. What continuities led scholars to believe the 9/11 attacks were not transformational?

Accepted Answer

Trade and globalization continued in much the same way after the 9/11 attacks, indicating a continuity in economic processes and international business practices despite the geopolitical upheavals.

Question 11

Which of the following concepts describes a change in the characteristic pattern of interaction among the most active participants in world politics of such magnitude that it appears that one "global system" has been replaced by another?

Accepted Answer

Transformation accurately describes a significant change in the pattern of interaction among key participants in world politics, indicating a shift from one global system to another. This concept encompasses the idea of a fundamental change in the structure or nature of interactions, rather than mere continuity or a specific theory like the Clash of Civilizations.

Question 12

In what year did the modern state system emerge in Europe, replacing the authority of the Roman Catholic Church with state sovereignty?

Accepted Answer

The modern state system emerged in 1648 with the Peace of Westphalia, which ended the Thirty Years' War in Europe. This peace treaty marked the beginning of state sovereignty, reducing the power of the Roman Catholic Church in political affairs and laying the foundation for the modern international system of states.

Question 13

Which of the following characteristics would typically be used at the state level of analysis?

Accepted Answer

The type of government is a characteristic typically analyzed at the state level because it pertains to the internal governance structure of a country, distinguishing it from other levels of analysis that focus on international relations and systemic factors.

Question 14

Which psychological tendency do we engage in when we stereotype individuals based on "stock" images that we have created about certain types of people such as "absentminded professor" or "shady lawyer"?

Accepted Answer

Schematic reasoning involves using mental shortcuts or schemas, which are organized sets of information about certain types of people or situations, to make quick judgments. When we stereotype individuals based on "stock" images, we are applying these schemas.

Question 15

Which level of analysis is used when a researcher studies the ideas and decisions of a political activist on foreign policy?

Accepted Answer

The individual level of analysis focuses on people within the context of international relations, including their ideas and decisions, which directly applies to studying a political activist's views on foreign policy.

Question 16

Which concept explains the fact that during the Cold War both the Soviet Union and the United States saw themselves as virtuous and peace loving, while viewing the other side as aggressive, untrustworthy, and corrupt?

Accepted Answer

Mirror image is the concept that explains this phenomenon, where both sides in a conflict view themselves as ethical and the other side as evil, reflecting each other's negative images.

Question 17

Which of the following plays a prominent role in conflict resolution throughout the world?

Accepted Answer

The United Nations (UN) plays a prominent role in conflict resolution around the world through its various organs, including the Security Council, which is tasked with maintaining international peace and security.

Question 18

Which of the following concepts describes organizations created and joined by states' governments, giving them authority to make collective decisions to manage particular international problems?

Accepted Answer

Intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) are entities created and joined by states' governments, specifically to make collective decisions and manage international issues. These organizations have the authority to enact policies and recommendations that member states agree to follow, addressing a wide range of issues from security, economic, social to environmental concerns.

Question 19

Which of the following concepts refers to the absence of institutions that govern the globe and the continuing national insecurity?

Accepted Answer

Anarchy in international relations theory refers to the absence of a global government or overarching authority that governs nation-states, leading to a state of self-help and national insecurity among states.

Question 20

Which of the following represents a violation of sovereignty?

Accepted Answer

Sovereignty refers to the full right and power of a governing body to govern itself without any interference from outside sources or bodies. An invasion by one state into another directly violates the sovereignty of the invaded state by undermining its control over its own territory and government.

Quiz 1: Discovering World Politics