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WorksheetsRealism in International Relations Worksheet
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 16mins
What is the main goal of states in realism?
Friendship
Economic growth
Power and security
Culture
Realists believe the world is always...
Peaceful
Chaotic
Fair
Safe
True or False: Realists trust international organizations to keep peace.
True
False
Which of these is a key idea in realism?
Cooperation
Equality
National interest
Global citizenship
In realism, states compete mainly for...
Fame
Power
Knowledge
Resources only
Realism assumes all states have the same amount of power.
True
False
Who is known as a key realist thinker?
John Locke
Woodrow Wilson
Niccolò Machiavelli
Nelson Mandela
What do realists say about human nature?
People are naturally kind
People love to help
People are selfish
People always follow rules
According to realism, peace happens when...
Everyone is friends
A strong state keeps others in check
The UN intervenes
Trade increases
Realism supports world government.
True
False
The term “anarchy” in realism means...
Riots
No global authority
Freedom
Chaos within a country
Realists believe states should rely on...
Alliances only
Their own military power
What kind of power do realists focus on?
Soft power
Legal power
Hard power
Cultural power
Realists believe states act morally, not strategically.
True
False
Which war confirmed realist beliefs about conflict?
Cold War
Napoleonic Wars
American Revolution
Vietnam War
Which is NOT a realist idea?
A. States are equal
B. Self-interest drives policy
C. Peace is rare
D. International law is weak
In realism, alliances are made to...
Help others
Gain power
Promote peace only
Build culture
Realism believes in progress in international relations.
True
False
Which of the following is a realist phrase?
A. “Power politics”
B. “Global family”
C. “United world”
D. “Equality for all”
Realism says war is...
Unthinkable
A last resort
Natural in world politics
Always illegal
Realism supports humanitarian intervention.
True
False
Which is a realist view of the UN?
It ensures global justice
It’s weak and often ignored
It controls states
It is always successful
Why do realists fear global cooperation?
It’s expensive
It weakens national identity
It creates dependence
It supports dictators
What does “national interest” mean in realism?
Helping the world
Pursuing a country's own goals and security
Promoting global equality
Focusing on humanitarian aid
What does liberalism value most in international relations?
Power
Cooperation
Isolation
War
Liberalism believes countries can work together peacefully.
True
False
Which organization supports liberal values?
NATO
The United Nations
The Mafia
Terrorist groups
What do liberalists believe helps prevent war?
Weapons
Diplomacy and trade
Threats
Spying
Which famous U.S. president was a liberal thinker?
George W. Bush
Woodrow Wilson
Donald Trump
Richard Nixon
Liberalism supports international law.
True
False
Which of the following is a liberal idea?
Might makes right
Peace through strength
Democracy promotes peace
War is inevitable
What role does the economy play in liberalism?
It causes conflict
It’s not important
Trade creates peace
It should be controlled by the army
In liberalism, what promotes peace between countries?
Nationalism
Free trade and democracy
Colonization
Isolation
Liberals think international institutions help countries cooperate.
True
False
Which is NOT a liberal value?
Human rights
Free trade
Global cooperation
Military dominance
What is the “democratic peace theory”?
Democracies don’t fight each other
Only democracies cause wars
War spreads democracy
Peace makes democracy weak
Liberalism supports isolationism.
True
False
Which word best describes liberal views on human rights?
Unnecessary
Dangerous
Universal
Optional
What kind of power do liberals often promote?
Hard power
Military power
Soft power
Cyber power
Liberals think cooperation is possible because...
People are perfect
All states are equal
States share interests
There is no conflict
Liberals believe war is natural.
True
False
What is one major liberal goal?
Conquer new land
Avoid all foreign contact
Promote peace and justice
Control weaker countries
Which type of government do liberals trust more?
Dictatorships
Democracies
Monarchies
Military governments
What is one key liberal criticism of realism?
It’s too idealistic
It ignores the role of cooperation
It is too focused on democracy
It supports the UN too much
Liberals think institutions like the World Trade Organization help global peace.
True
False
Which of these is a liberal response to conflict?
Invade quickly
Use economic sanctions
Break all treaties
Isolate the country forever
Why do liberals promote free trade?
It causes war
It helps strong countries dominate
It builds trust and peace
It weakens the economy
Which concept would liberals most support?
A. Arms race
B. Balance of power
C. Collective security
D. National isolation
Liberalism supports working together to solve global problems.
True
False
