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This study set covers International Relations through
18 practice questions.
This quiz covers fundamental concepts and historical developments in the field of International Relations, suitable for high school curriculum. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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Foundations of International Relations study set below.
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1
Which international organization was established after World War II with the primary aim of preventing future global conflicts?
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A
The League of Nations
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B
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
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C
The United Nations (UN)
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D
The World Trade Organization (WTO)
2
The concept of 'sovereignty' in international relations refers to a state's:
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A
Absolute right to interfere in other states' domestic affairs
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B
Exclusive authority over its own territory and population, free from external control
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C
Obligation to join all international alliances
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D
Dependence on international aid for survival
3
Realism, a prominent theoretical perspective in International Relations, emphasizes the role of which factor in shaping state behavior?
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A
International cooperation and shared values
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B
Economic interdependence and global trade
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C
The pursuit of power and national interest in an anarchic system
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D
The influence of non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
4
Which historical event is widely considered to have marked the beginning of the modern state system in Europe?
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A
The French Revolution
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B
The Congress of Vienna
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C
The Peace of Westphalia (1648)
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D
The Napoleonic Wars
5
A 'non-state actor' in international relations is an entity that is not a sovereign state but has influence on the global stage. Which of the following is an example?
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A
The United States of America
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B
The International Criminal Court (ICC)
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C
A multinational corporation (MNC) like Google
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D
The United Nations Security Council
6
Diplomacy is the primary tool through which states conduct their foreign policy. What is a key function of diplomatic missions?
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A
To initiate military interventions
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B
To negotiate treaties and promote friendly relations
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C
To unilaterally impose sanctions
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D
To cease all communication with other states
7
The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between which two superpowers?
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A
Germany and Japan
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B
The United States and the Soviet Union
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C
France and the United Kingdom
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D
China and India
8
International law is a body of rules that governs the relations between states. Which of the following is a primary source of international law?
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A
The opinions of international relations scholars
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B
Treaties and customary international law
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C
Domestic court rulings
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D
Public opinion polls
9
Multilateralism refers to the practice of coordinating national policies in groups of three or more states. Which of the following is an example of a multilateral institution?
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A
A bilateral trade agreement between two countries
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B
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), now USMCA
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C
The European Union (EU)
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D
A unilateral declaration of policy
10
The concept of 'national interest' is central to the study of foreign policy. It generally refers to:
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A
The collective desires of a nation's citizens for leisure activities
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B
The perceived goals and objectives of a state to ensure its survival, security, and prosperity
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C
The personal ambitions of the country's leader
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D
The promotion of cultural exchange programs only
11
Which of these is a significant challenge faced by developing countries in the international system?
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A
Excessive foreign investment
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B
High levels of technological advancement
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C
Economic inequality and debt burdens
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D
Dominance in global manufacturing
12
The theory of 'liberalism' in International Relations often highlights the role of which factor in fostering peace and cooperation?
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A
Military strength and deterrence
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B
Democratic governance and economic interdependence
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C
The dominance of a single hegemonic power
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D
Protectionist trade policies
13
What is the primary function of the United Nations Security Council?
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A
To promote global health initiatives
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B
To maintain international peace and security
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C
To arbitrate international trade disputes
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D
To coordinate humanitarian aid efforts
14
A 'security dilemma' in international relations occurs when:
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A
One state's efforts to increase its security are perceived as threatening by another state, leading to an arms race
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B
All states in a region possess equal military capabilities
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C
International organizations effectively resolve all conflicts
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D
Countries voluntarily disarm their forces
15
The term 'anarchy' in International Relations, as used by realists, describes:
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A
A state of lawlessness and chaos within a country
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B
The absence of a central, overarching world government or authority above sovereign states
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C
The breakdown of social order within a society
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D
The complete absence of any form of international cooperation
16
Which of these is a fundamental principle of the United Nations charter?
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A
The right of states to intervene in the domestic affairs of other states
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B
The sovereign equality of all member states
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C
The promotion of global communism
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D
The establishment of a single world currency
17
What does 'soft power' refer to in international relations?
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A
The ability to coerce other states through military force
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B
The use of economic sanctions to achieve foreign policy goals
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C
The attraction of a country's culture, political ideals, and policies
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D
The establishment of international trade barriers
18
The end of the Cold War led to a period often described as a 'unipolar moment' dominated by which country?
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A
Russia
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B
China
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C
The United States
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D
The European Union
