Crash Course Political Theory Quiz

What was a significant challenge Sweden faced after welcoming a large number of refugees in 2015?

• Political instability

• Increased crime rates

• Insufficient housing

• Lack of educational facilities

Which philosopher is known for describing himself as a 'citizen of the world'?

• Diogenes

• Plato

• Socrates

• Aristotle

What did Immanuel Kant believe was necessary for world peace?

• Complete disarmament

• Universal language

• A league of nations

• A single global government

What is a major challenge faced by global coalitions like the UN?

• Over-representation of small nations

• Too many member countries

• Inability to enforce decisions

• Lack of funding

How does globalization impact inequality according to the video?

• It equalizes wealth distribution

• It intensifies inequality by exploiting cheap labor

• It has no impact on inequality

• It reduces inequality by creating jobs

What is a potential benefit of globalization mentioned in the video?

• Increased cultural homogeneity

• Expanded human rights

• Decreased international trade

• Reduced technological advancement

What is a critique of enforcing a standard blueprint of human rights globally?

• It is universally accepted

• It may undermine local traditions

• It is easy to implement

• It promotes cultural diversity

What does Kwame Anthony Appiah mean by 'universality plus difference'?

• Ignoring local customs

• Creating a single global culture

• Valuing cultural differences while recognizing universal human worth

• Promoting global sameness

According to Chandran Kukathas, what is a neglected human right in the modern world?

• Right to privacy

• Freedom of movement

• Right to education

• Freedom of speech

What philosophical question does the video end with?

• How can we achieve world peace?

• What do we owe our fellow humans?

• Should we have a global government?

• Is globalization beneficial?