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Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
1️⃣ What is the difference between international trade and foreign trade?
A) International trade refers to trade between one country and the world, while foreign trade refers to global trade.
B) Foreign trade is a broader concept that includes international trade.
C) International trade involves multiple countries, while foreign trade focuses on one country’s trade with the world.
D) There is no difference; they mean the same.
2️⃣ How has globalization influenced the standardization of international trade practices?
A) By increasing tariffs and limiting trade agreements.
B) Through the creation of economic blocs, common quality standards, and trade regulations.
C) By reducing the importance of international organizations.
D) Globalization has not influenced trade standardization.
3️⃣ What is Soft Law and Hard Law?
A) Soft Law is non-binding, while Hard Law is legally binding.
B) Both are mandatory in international trade.
C) Soft Law only applies to bilateral treaties.
D) They are unrelated to international trade.
4️⃣ What is the difference between unification (Hard Law) and harmonization (Soft Law) in commercial law?
A) Unification creates binding rules, while harmonization establishes flexible principles.
B) There is no difference; both impose strict legal norms.
C) Harmonization is mandatory, and unification is optional.
D) Unification only applies to local treaties.
5️⃣ What is the difference between the 1969 and 1986 Vienna Conventions?
A) The 1969 convention regulates treaties between states, while the 1986 convention includes treaties with international organizations.
B) There is no difference between them.
C) The 1986 convention regulates bilateral treaties, while the 1969 convention regulates multilateral treaties.
D) The 1969 convention regulates trade agreements, while the 1986 convention covers environmental treaties.
6️⃣ Why is the definition of "treaty" important in the Vienna Convention?
A) Because it helps identify international agreements with legal obligations.
B) Because it helps draft national laws.
C) Because it defines specific trade agreements.
D) It has no practical relevance.
7️⃣ What happens if a country signs a treaty but never ratifies it?
A) It has no legal obligation to comply with it.
B) It is required to comply immediately.
C) It must pay a fine for non-compliance.
D) It is automatically expelled from the UN.
8️⃣ Why was it necessary to create international organizations to regulate trade and international law?
A) To create a common language for international negotiations.
B) To ensure fair trade, resolve disputes, and establish legal frameworks.
C) To allow countries to impose tariffs more freely.
D) Because trade organizations replace national governments.
9️⃣ What role does the ICC play in regulating international trade if it is not part of the UN?
A) It develops rules and arbitration mechanisms used in international contracts.
B) It has no influence on international trade.
C) It only advises the UN on trade disputes.
D) It is responsible for approving international treaties.
What is Lex Mercatoria?
A) A set of non-state rules and principles used in international trade.
B) A UN treaty on global trade.
C) A commercial law code from the EU.
D) A set of rules applicable only in Latin America.
1️⃣1️⃣ Why is Lex Mercatoria considered a source of law in international trade?
A) Because it is widely accepted and applied in commercial arbitration.
B) Because it is written into the Constitution of each country.
C) Because it is a mandatory international treaty.
D) Because it only applies to private agreements.
1️⃣2️⃣ What do INCOTERMS indicate in international trade?
A) Who pays for transportation costs and assumes risks at each stage of shipment.
B) The quality of the exported product.
C) The tariff rates of each country.
D) The political relationship between trading countries.
What is a key characteristic of globalization?
A) The disappearance of national borders.
B) The increased interconnection of economies, cultures, and politics worldwide.
C) The elimination of international organizations.
D) A decline in international trade.
What do INCOTERMS define in international trade?
A) Tax rates for imported goods.
B) Legal disputes in international courts.
C) The pricing of products in foreign markets.
D) The responsibilities of buyers and sellers in shipping and delivery.
What is Lex Mercatoria?
A) A global trade treaty.
B) A set of commercial customs and principles used in international trade.
C) A set of commercial customs and principles used in international trade.
D) A tax system for multinational corporations.
Why is Lex Mercatoria considered important in international trade?
A) It is recognized as a flexible and widely accepted set of trade principles.
B) It replaces national commercial laws.
C) It applies only to countries that have signed specific treaties.
D) It enforces criminal penalties for contract breaches.
What is the ICC (International Chamber of Commerce)?
A) A division of the UN focused on economic policies.
B) A global organization that develops rules and standards for international trade.
C) A government agency regulating local business.
D) A court for resolving international trade disputes.
How does the ICC regulate trade disputes?
A) By enforcing penalties through international courts.
B) By providing arbitration and dispute resolution mechanisms.
C) By negotiating trade agreements with countries.
D) By imposing tariffs and trade barriers.
What is one of the most important contributions of the ICC to international trade?
A) The creation of INCOTERMS to standardize global trade responsibilities.
B) The establishment of the European Union.
C) The enforcement of national trade laws.
D) The elimination of customs duties worldwide.
What is the primary purpose of international trade organizations?
A) To set exchange rates for currencies.
B) To regulate, facilitate, and promote fair trade between countries.
C) To create new national laws for each country.
D) To replace local businesses with multinational corporations.
Which of the following is an example of an international organization that regulates trade?
A) World Trade Organization (WTO)
B) Interpol
C) UNICEF
D) The Hague Tribunal
How do international organizations help prevent trade disputes?
A) By establishing clear rules, dispute resolution mechanisms, and promoting cooperation.
B) By allowing each country to set its own trade laws without oversight.
C) By eliminating all international regulations.
D) By enforcing military sanctions.
How does internationalization differ from globalization?
A) Globalization is a recent concept, while internationalization has existed for centuries.
B) Globalization is only about international trade, while internationalization covers all aspects of life.
C) Internationalization eliminates cultural differences, while globalization preserves them.
D) Internationalization focuses on adapting businesses to foreign markets, while globalization emphasizes interconnected economies.
