Lecture #2: Key Concepts in Science, Politics, and International Relations

Name the man who was prime minister of England during World War 2 and was the 1st prime minister under the reign of Elizabeth II who passed away on September 8, 2022.

(a)  

Choose the best reason why the end of WWI was the progenitor of WWII?

• Germany unconditionally surrendered in WWI.

• Germany signed an armistice having never lost a battle on German soil which eventually led to perceived harsh terms in the Treaty of Versailles.

• Germany got rid of Kaiser
  Wilhelm II.

• Germany suffered hyper-inflation in the 1930s.

During the year 1938 Neville Chamberlain and Adolf Hitler signed the Munich Pact. According to Churcill's 5 volume history of WW2 he forgave Chamberlain for this misguided decision and praised him for his contributions during the war before his death. The Munich Pact is an example of appeasement. What is appeasement?

• Deterence

• Disgust

• Deviciveness

• Giving into your enemies demands.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Scientific Process as described in the lecture?

• Thesis

• Antithesis

• Research

• Conclusion

• Observation

In the 20th century, which economic system was characterized by capital being owned by the state and supplied to workers as needed?

• Capitalism

• Communism

• Socialism

• Feudalism

What is nationalism defined as in the lecture?

• Love for one's country

• Economic independence

• Political alliance

• Cultural diversity

Why was the United Nations established according to the lecture?

• 1919

• 1945

• To maintain international peace and security creating a framework for prosperity among nations.

• 1965

What does the Veto mean in the Security Council for taking action?

• That all nations must agree.

• No nations must agree.

• The Big 5 nations must agree along with at least 3 others.

• All of the nations must agree except 1 of the Big 5.

What is the composition of the Security Council as mentioned in the document?

• 10 permanent members and 5 rotating members

• 5 permanent members and 10 rotating members

• 15 permanent members

• 10 permanent members and 2 rotating members

Which two countries were considered superpowers between 1945 and 1989?

• USA and China

• USA and USSR

• USSR and France

• USA and Britain