Question 1

Japanese foreign policy has shifted after 2000 due to:

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:

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

By the late 1960s, Japan was not challenged by:

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:

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

US reconstruction of Japan did not include:

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?

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:

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:

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Question 9

Indian leadership of the Non-Aligned Movement was undermined by:

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:

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?

Accepted Answer

Norwegian neutrality is not accurately described in relation to Scandinavian policies towards Great Powers. Historically, Norway has been involved in alliances and has taken clear stances in international conflicts, such as being a founding member of NATO in 1949, which contradicts the notion of a policy of neutrality similar to Sweden or Switzerland.

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