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WorksheetsGED 4_Contemporary World (Multiple Choice)
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Why is globalization considered to be an “intensification” of interactions in the world?
a)
Because it has increased its intensity as compared to its historical precedents
b)
Because it has become a very problematic phenomenon
c)
Because it has continued to become more dangerous
d)
Because it has been a complex phenomenon
2.
The perspective which believe that globalization had a positive impact to the world economy
a)
Tranformalist
b)
Mercantilist
c)
Skeptics
d)
Hyper-Globalist
3.
The current secretary general of World Trade Organization and the first African sec gen of WTO
a)
Antonio Guterres
b)
Ngozi Okonjo-Iwaela
c)
Christine Lagarte
d)
Ban Ki Moon
4.
Which of the following country is not part of United Nation Security Council?
a)
USA
b)
China
c)
Russia
d)
Australia
5.
The first Asian who become the chairman of the nonpermanent members of United Nation Security Council
a)
Jose P. Laurel
b)
Manuel Quezon
c)
Claro M. Recto
d)
Carlos P. Romulo
6.
The treaty which ended the First World War
a)
Versailles
b)
Nanking
c)
Pamunjon
d)
Potsdam
7.
All of the following are members of Allied Powers during the Second World War except from
a)
Great Britain
b)
USA
c)
Italy
d)
France
8.
The current UN general secretary
a)
Christine Lagare
b)
Aung San Suu Kyi
c)
Ban Ki Moon
d)
António Guterres
9.
The organ of United Nations which settle the territorial dispute between different countries
a)
Security Council
b)
International Court of Justice
c)
General Assembly
d)
Trusteeship Council
10.
What is the source of conflict in the modern world according to Samuel S. Huntington?
a)
Politics
b)
Culture
c)
Technology
d)
Trade
11.
The organization which regulates the petroleum trading in the world
a)
APEC
b)
NATO
c)
OPEC
d)
NAFTA
12.
Which of the following show the concept of unipolarity
a)
USSR and USA had rivalry of power
b)
the intensification of the international trade
c)
USA became the sole power after the disintegration of USSR
d)
The domination of Spain and Portugal of naval power
13.
Which of the following is not part of the identified critical areas of importance according to United Nations?
a)
Peace
b)
People
c)
Planet
d)
Government
14.
The Philippines experienced the four waves of colonization. Because of this the Filipino suffered for the lost of identity. Which of the following term best describe the conditions of the Philippines?
a)
Colonial Mentality
b)
Base Culture
c)
Weapon State
d)
Torn Country
15.
The following are the basic principles of ASEAN except from one
a)
The right of every State to lead its national existence free from external interference, subversion or coercion.
b)
Mutual respect for the independence, sovereignty, equality, territorial integrity, and national identity of all nations.
c)
Settlement of differences or disputes thru war
d)
Non-interference in the internal affairs of one another.
16.
Which of the following country is not part of the QUAD?
a)
Japan
b)
Australia
c)
China
d)
India
17.
The headquarters of the International Court of Justice
a)
Paris
b)
Washington
c)
Hague
d)
New York
18.
Which of the following is not an objective of ASEAN?
a)
To maintain the peace in the region
b)
To poster the trading within the region
c)
To protect the region against military aggression
d)
To develop the culture within the region
19.
The total number of Sustainable Development Goal
a)
15
b)
17
c)
14
d)
16
20.
He developed a way of showing the how the world was geographically split into relatively richer and poorer nations
a)
John Maynard Keynes
b)
Marvin Perry
c)
Willy Brandt
d)
Adam Smith
21.
The date of the signing of the United Nation Declaration
a)
October 24, 1945
b)
October 16, 1945
c)
October 17, 1945
d)
October 15, 1945
22.
Which of the following is TRUE for social or cultural globalization?
a)
It refers to the process of trade and capital mobilization
b)
It refers to the migration of people from one place to another
c)
It refers to the resolution of political disputes
d)
It refers to the international wars and conflicts
23.
The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro was entitled as
a)
New Society
b)
One vision, one identity
c)
The Future we want
d)
Win as One
24.
The intensification of the interconnection of the countries in the world.
a)
Comparative Advantage
b)
Globalization
c)
Hegemony
d)
Imperialism
25.
Among these statements, which of the following would BEST explain the aim of the IMF?
a)
The IMF is considered the lender of last resort
b)
The IMF creates opportunities for rich countries to become richer
c)
The IMF controls the international financial architecture
d)
The IMF is an all-powerful global financial institution
26.
All of the following are the characteristics of the countries under the Global North except:
a)
High population
b)
High Human Development Index
c)
High Gross National Product
d)
Low Corruption Index
27.
Which of the following leader of Russia who ordered the launch of Special Military Operation against Ukraine?
a)
Vladimir Lenin
b)
Vladimir Putin
c)
Volodymyr Zelensky
d)
Josef Stalin
28.
The headquarters of World Trade Organization
a)
New York
b)
Washington
c)
Geneva
d)
Sydney
29.
The United Nation aims to attained the Sustainable Development Goal in the year
a)
2025
b)
2030
c)
2026
d)
2027
30.
Which of the following is not a trading organization
a)
OPEC
b)
EU
c)
APEC
d)
BIMP-EAGA
31.
Which of the following statements would BEST describe globalization?
a)
It is a complex process of economic, political, and cultural interactions
b)
It is the American project of imperialism
c)
It is the process of pure economic integration
d)
It is the historical event that aims for human coexistence
32.
The following countries are part of Global South except?
a)
Brazil
b)
South Korea
c)
Malaysia
d)
Mexico
33.
The basis of dichotomy in the world during the cold war
a)
Geographical Setting
b)
Religion
c)
Economic status
d)
Political Ideology
34.
The country who has the highest share in World Bank and International Monetary Fund
a)
USA
b)
Canada
c)
China
d)
Great Britain
35.
Which of the following is not an effect of the Breton Wood Conference?
a)
Creation of World Trade Organization
b)
Creation of International Monetary Fund
c)
Creation of the World Bank
d)
Creation of Association of South East Asian Nation
36.
The organ of United Nation designed to help newly independent country
a)
Secretariat
b)
United Nation Security Council
c)
General Assembly
d)
Trusteeship Council
37.
Which of the following would BEST refer to the skeptic perspective on globalization?
a)
Globalization is an Eastern project
b)
Globalization is equal to internationalization
c)
Globalization is a real phenomenon
d)
Globalization is a Western project
38.
Which of the following statements would refer to a transformationalist perspective on globalization?
a)
all of the above
b)
Globalization has promoted global integration
c)
Globalization has transformed the lives of people
d)
Globalization has spread out American ideals
39.
The power of the state to impose rules and create a diplomatic relationship to other countries
a)
Eminent Domain
b)
Nationalism
c)
Sovereignty
d)
Independence
40.
A regime where the currency price of a nation is set by the forex market based on supply and demand relative to other currencies
a)
Floating Currency
b)
Monetary movement
c)
Triffin Dilema
d)
Budget deficit
41.
The term of office of the Non-permanent member of United Nations
a)
4 years
b)
2 years
c)
1 year
d)
3 years
42.
The author of the book entitled “ The End of History”
a)
Francis Fukuyama
b)
Michel Faucault
c)
Samuel S. Huntington
d)
Jean Baudillard
43.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE for the hyperglobalist perspective?
a)
Globalization creates opportunities for market integration
b)
Globalization is not purely economic
c)
Globalization involves trade and capital mobilization
d)
Globalization is good for all countries
44.
The country with highest Human Development Index in the world as reported by UNDF in 2019
a)
Norway
b)
Ireland
c)
France
d)
USA
45.
They believe that globalization had only negative impact to the different countries
a)
Hyperglobalist
b)
Transformationalist
c)
Positivist
d)
Skeptics
46.
The international currency resulted from the Breton Wood conference
a)
US Dollar
b)
Yen
c)
Peso
d)
Yuan
47.
The author of the book entitled the End of History
a)
Samuel S. Huntington
b)
Alvin Toffler
c)
Francis Fukuyama
d)
Jean Baudillard
48.
The father of Communism
a)
Adam Smith
b)
Karl Marx
c)
Mao Zedong
d)
Josef Stalin
49.
The Director of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
a)
Lee Kuan Yew
b)
Antonio Gutteres
c)
Ban Ki Moon
d)
Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria
50.
The Philippines has a territorial dispute against China, What organ of UN will offer recommendation to end the conflict
a)
Trusteeship Council
b)
International Court of Justice
c)
Secretariat
d)
General Assembly
51.
The country with lowest Human Development Index in the world as reported by UNDF in 2019
a)
Chad
b)
Somalia
c)
Mali
d)
Nigeria
52.
The multilateral military agreement of the countries in North America and Europe
a)
NATO
b)
ASEAN
c)
APEC
d)
OPEC
53.
Which of the following multilateral organization is different among the group?
a)
ASEAN
b)
APEC
c)
OPEC
d)
G8
54.
Which of the following statements would BEST describe the Bretton Woods system?
a)
The system was established after the Second World War to facilitate the reconstruction and development of states
b)
The system was established after the First World War to establish international order
c)
The system was established after the First World War to promote liberal ideas
d)
The system was established after the Second World War to create further economic problems
55.
Which of the following war resulted from the Cold War?
a)
Korean War
b)
Iraq-Iran War
c)
India-Pakistan War
d)
Ukraine-Russian War
56.
The organ of United Nation who organized along departmental lines, with each department or office having a distinct area of action and responsibility
a)
General Assembly
b)
Secretariat
c)
Trusteeship
d)
Security Council
57.
Which of the following war resulted from the difference in religion
a)
Korean War
b)
India-Pakistan War
c)
Iraq-Iran War
d)
Vietnam War
58.
ASEAN Growth Area which aim shift economic activities from resource extraction to higher levels of processing and value-added production, focusing on industries that adopt clean and green technologies.
a)
SEATO
b)
ASEAN
c)
APEC
d)
BIMP-EAGA
59.
The treaty which ended the First World War
a)
Treaty of Potsdam
b)
Treaty of Versailles
c)
Treaty of Paris
d)
Treaty of Nanking
60.
Which is NOT TRUE about the World Bank?
a)
It aims to establish economic stability in the world
b)
Its main aim is to provide development assistance for devastated countries
c)
It is formerly known as the International Monetary Fund
d)
It creates opportunities for poor countries to develop
61.
Which among these statements would NOT describe the Washington Consensus?
a)
It was a decision made from the higher-ups from the United States and their allies
b)
It promoted neo-liberal economics
c)
It promoted the self-determination of states when it comes to development
d)
It was the perceived solution to the Debt Crisis of 1980s
62.
The Ukrainian port which became part of the Russian Territory in 2014
a)
Suez
b)
Panama
c)
Crimea
d)
Odessa
63.
The treaty which ended the Second World War
a)
Treaty of Versailles
b)
Treaty of Potsdam
c)
Treaty of Shimonoseki
d)
Treaty of Paris
64.
Which of the following would BEST describe the weakness of the Washington Consensus?
a)
It created imbalances in the international markets
b)
It created a more interventionist model for the GFIs
c)
It created more problems for developing countries
d)
All of the above
65.
Which among these statements would BEST refer to the political aspect of globalization?
a)
It refers to the spread of religion from one country to another
b)
It refers to the international wars and conflicts
c)
It refers to the process of trade and capital mobilization
d)
It refers to the migration of people from one place to another
66.
Which among these statements would BEST refer to the economic aspect of globalization?
a)
It refers to the process of trade and capital mobilization
b)
It refers to the international wars and conflicts
c)
It refers to the migration of people from one place to another
d)
It refers to the resolution of political disputes
67.
The treaty which ended the Second World War
a)
Paris
b)
Versailles
c)
Shimonoseki
d)
Potsdam
68.
The following are the characteristics of the countries under the Global South except
a)
High GNP
b)
High Population
c)
Low Human Development Index
d)
High Corruption Index
69.
Which of the following is the impact of Globalization to the Third World Countries
a)
the developing countries gain economic stability and solution in economic deficits
b)
All of the above
c)
The increase in the investments of the oligarch
d)
The developing countries became consumer of the products of the west
70.
The incumbent European Commission president
a)
Theresa May
b)
Ramos Horta
c)
Ursula von der Leyen
d)
Tony Blair
71.
What is the most significant effect of the formation of the General Agreement on Tariff and Trade
a)
The opening of the countries for migration
b)
The opening of the different countries for world trade
c)
The division of the rich and the poor countries
d)
The standardization of economic policies
72.
Which of the following statement is true about North Atlantic Treaty Organization
a)
It was organized to control the spread of Capitalism
b)
It is composed of the countries from the African continent
c)
It is composed of the countries acquiring weapons for mass destruction
d)
Russia is part of the founding members
73.
Which of these statements would BEST refer to neoliberalism?
a)
It is an economic ideology that promotes state control of the market
b)
It is an economic ideology that promotes the removal of capitalists
c)
It is an economic ideology that promotes the privatization of inefficient government controlled and owned corporations
d)
It is an economic ideology that created the Bretton Woods system
74.
The following are the functions of International Monetary fund except
a)
Avoid the coming of the World War Three
b)
Secure financial stability
c)
Facilitate international trade
d)
Foster global monetary cooperation
75.
The newest member of Association of South East Asian Nation
a)
East Timor
b)
Singapore
c)
Thailand
d)
Indonesia
76.
The following are the founding members of ASEAN except
a)
Brunei
b)
Singapore
c)
Philippines
d)
Indonesia
77.
The International Organization which founded to facilitate the world trade
a)
ASEAN
b)
OPEC
c)
WTO
d)
G8
78.
The stateless people in Myanmar
a)
Rohimyans
b)
Indians
c)
Taliban
d)
Aryans
79.
The highest decision making body of United Nations
a)
International Court of Justice
b)
Secretariat
c)
Security Council
d)
General Assembly
80.
The Global Financial Institution which aims to eradicate poverty Information
a)
International Monetary Fund
b)
World Bank
c)
World Trade Organization
d)
BIMP-EAGA
81.
The conference which convened to offer solution on economic problems after the Second World War
a)
Breton Wood Conference
b)
Paris Conference
c)
Geneva Conference
d)
Washington Conference
82.
The world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, aims to accelerate private sector action to prevent the worst impacts of the climate crisis
a)
COP 27
b)
COP 32
c)
COP 28
d)
COP 30
83.
The country which withdraw its membership from European Union
a)
British
b)
Italy
c)
France
d)
Sweden
84.
What could be the MOST POSSIBLE reason why the ITO (International Trade Organization) was not ratified while GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) was?
a)
Because the United States has protectionist policies
b)
Because the ITO is difficult organization to manage
c)
Because GATT is the better alternative than ITO
d)
Because the ITO is clearly an inefficient global institution
85.
The basis of the division of Korea
a)
38th parallel
b)
17th parallel
c)
40th parallel
d)
24th parallel
86.
The following is part of the problem encountered after the Breton Wood conference except from?
a)
Triffin dilemma
b)
globalization
c)
debt crisis
d)
World War II
87.
The countries in Asia who acquired weapons for mass destruction without the knowledge of the European countries
a)
Weapon State
b)
Welfare State
c)
Torn Country
d)
Powerful Country
88.
The policy of Mikhail Gorbachev which resulted to the disintegration of USSR
a)
Perestroika
b)
Sphere of Influence
c)
Iron Curtain
d)
Open Door Policy
89.
The number of judges in the International Court of Justice
a)
12
b)
15
c)
17
d)
14
90.
During the Cold War, which country challenged the supremacy of US?
a)
USSR
b)
Japan
c)
United Kingdom
d)
China
91.
The international law used by the Philippines to claim the rights of the country in exclusive economic zone
a)
Geneva Accord
b)
UNCLOS
c)
9-Line
d)
Treaty of Paris
92.
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of average achievement in key dimensions of human development. Which of the following is included in this aspect?
a)
Multinational Companies
b)
Political System
c)
Quality of Education
d)
Mobility
93.
Which of the following acts violated the basic principle of non-intervention of ASEAN?
a)
Laos open its boarders for the migration of the workers from different parts of Asia
b)
Singapore offered its National library as the venue of educational summit
c)
Malaysia hosted the international summit of the different medical workers
d)
The leader of Indonesia supported the candidacy of the incumbent president of the Philippines
94.
The following are the members of G8 except
a)
Russia
b)
China
c)
Japan
d)
Italy
95.
The rank 1 among the Sustainable Development Goals
a)
Safe Environment
b)
End Poverty
c)
Clear Ai
d)
Zero Hunger
96.
The General Secretary of NATO
a)
Mikhail Gorbachev
b)
Vladimir Putin
c)
Antonio Gutteres
d)
Jen Stoltenberg
97.
The international institution which regulates the world trading
a)
World Bank
b)
World Trade Organization
c)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
d)
International Monetary Fund
98.
The reason of the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan
a)
Religion
b)
Trading
c)
Territory
d)
Ideology
99.
Why International Monetary Fund considered as the Lender-Last Resort?
a)
IMF imposed high taxes
b)
IMF imposed high interest
c)
IMF offers long term loan
d)
IMF offers short term loan
100.
The leader of USSR during its disintegration during the 1990’s
a)
Vladimir Putin
b)
Borris Yeltsin
c)
Vladimir Lenin
d)
Mikhail Gorvachev
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