Emerging Powers and Global Influence Quiz

Who coined the terms BRIC and MINT for emerging powers?

• Donald Trump

• Angela Merkel

• Xi Jinping

• Jim O’Neill

Which country has the second biggest economy in the world after the United States?

• India

• Russia

• China

• Brazil

What is the name of the alternative source of lending in the developing world established by China in 2015?

• Federal Reserve

• IMF

• World Bank

• Asian Infrastructure Bank

Which country is challenging US influence in the South China Sea by militarising disputed reefs such as the Spratly Islands?

• Brazil

• China

• Russia

• India

After the United States, which country is the world’s second biggest spender on the military?

• Brazil

• China

• India

• Russia

What is the estimated total cost of the China Belt and Road Initiative?

• £1 trillion

• £300 billion

• £760 billion

• £500 billion

How many military bases does USA have abroad compared to China?

• 800

• 500

• 100

• 10

Which country has limited soft power outreach and its political system does not provide a ‘beacon’ cultural appeal like the United States?

• Russia

• Brazil

• India

• China

What significant domestic issue does China need to resolve?

• Political instability

• High unemployment

• Rapidly ageing population

• Lack of natural resources

Which two countries represent 36% of the world’s population and 18% of global GDP?

• India and Brazil

• China and Russia

• India and China

• Russia and Brazil