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This study set covers Diplomacy through
20 practice questions.
A challenging examination of diplomatic protocols, historical treaties, and international terminology. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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Core Concepts of International Diplomacy study set below.
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1
Which 1961 international treaty establishes the framework for diplomatic relations and defines the privileges of a diplomatic mission?
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A
Treaty of Versailles
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B
Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
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C
Geneva Protocol
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D
Kyoto Protocol
2
What is the term for the formal letter from one head of state to another that accredits a diplomat to a foreign country?
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A
Letters of Credence
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B
Pro Memoria
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C
Note Verbale
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D
Aide-mémoire
3
In diplomatic protocol, what is the 'doyen' of the diplomatic corps?
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A
The youngest ambassador
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B
The ambassador who has served the longest in that country
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C
The ambassador from the most powerful nation
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D
The host country's Minister of Foreign Affairs
4
What is an 'agrement' in the context of international diplomacy?
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A
A formal declaration of war
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B
The host country's consent to the appointment of a specific diplomat
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C
A trade agreement between two nations
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D
A secret intelligence sharing pact
5
What does the diplomatic status of 'persona non grata' signify?
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A
A diplomat is granted extra security
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B
A diplomat is officially recognized as a citizen
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C
A diplomat is unwelcome and must be recalled or have their status terminated
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D
A diplomat is authorized to bypass local laws
6
Which document is considered a 'non-paper' in diplomatic negotiations?
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A
A legally binding treaty
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B
An unofficial discussion document used to float ideas without committing to them
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C
A formal public speech
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D
A document signed by the UN Security Council
7
What is the term for a diplomatic mission headed by a Charge d'Affaires rather than an Ambassador?
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A
Consulate
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B
Legation
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C
High Commission
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D
Embassy
8
Under the Vienna Convention, which areas of a diplomatic mission are strictly 'inviolable' and protected from host-country entry?
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A
Only the ambassador's residence
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B
The entire premises of the mission including archives and documents
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C
Only the public reception areas
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D
The mission vehicles only
9
What is a 'demarche' in diplomatic practice?
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A
The removal of a diplomat
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B
A formal diplomatic representation of an official position or request to a foreign government
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C
A secret agreement between two nations
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D
A formal state dinner invitation
10
In the context of international relations, what is the 'Host Country' known as in the Vienna Convention?
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A
Sending State
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B
Receiving State
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C
Third-party State
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D
Neutral Territory
11
What does 'exequatur' refer to in the context of consular relations?
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A
The dismissal of a consul
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B
The authorization given by the host country to a consul to exercise their functions
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C
A visa for a diplomat
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D
A diplomatic immunity certificate
12
What does the term 'ratification' signify in the process of international treaty-making?
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A
The initial draft of a document
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B
The final confirmation and legal acceptance of a treaty by a state
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C
The expulsion of a foreign diplomat
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D
The act of breaking diplomatic ties
13
Which term describes the diplomatic immunity that protects a diplomat from being detained or arrested by the receiving state?
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A
Sovereign Immunity
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B
Personal Inviolability
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C
Diplomatic Asylum
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D
Extraterritoriality
14
What is the primary function of a 'Consulate' compared to an 'Embassy'?
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A
Protecting the interests of the sending state's citizens and trade
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B
Conducting high-level political negotiations
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C
Representing the head of state
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D
Drafting international treaties
15
What is a 'bilateral' diplomatic relationship?
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A
A relationship involving three or more states
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B
A relationship between two sovereign states
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C
A relationship facilitated by an international organization
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D
A private agreement between two individuals
16
What is the purpose of an 'aide-mémoire' in a diplomatic context?
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A
To provide a summary of facts or a record of a discussion to serve as a memory aid
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B
To formally declare war
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C
To propose a new leader of a country
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D
To request an extradition
17
What is 'multilateral' diplomacy?
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A
Diplomacy conducted between only two nations
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B
Diplomacy involving three or more nations or international organizations
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C
Diplomacy conducted solely via social media
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D
Diplomacy involving only non-governmental organizations
18
What does the term 'rapprochement' mean in the context of international relations?
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A
The formal declaration of war
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B
The establishment or improvement of diplomatic relations between countries that were hostile
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C
The process of withdrawing an ambassador
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D
The economic sanctioning of a nation
19
Which historical peace treaty of 1648 is often cited as the foundation of the modern system of sovereign nation-states?
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A
Treaty of Westphalia
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B
Treaty of Paris
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C
Treaty of Tordesillas
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D
Congress of Vienna
20
What is the 'Sending State' in the Vienna Convention?
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A
The nation that hosts the diplomatic mission
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B
The nation that dispatches the diplomatic agents
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C
The nation that acts as a mediator
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D
The nation where the UN is headquartered
