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International Relations

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 34mins

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Class
Date
1.

What does "order" mean in the context of international relations?

a)

A set of rules for schools

b)

Structured pattern of relations

c)

A type of government

d)

A list of countries

2.

What is meant by "international order"?

a)

The order in which countries were founded

b)

The relationship between states and the global structure

c)

The order of world leaders

d)

The order of international holidays

3.

Which historical period is associated with "bipolarity" in international order?

a)

The Renaissance

b)

The Cold War

c)

The Industrial Revolution

d)

The Age of Exploration

4.

What is the definition of multilateralism?

a)

Organizing relations between 3 or more states

b)

Organizing relations between 2 states only

c)

Organizing relations within a single state

d)

Organizing relations between companies

5.

Which of the following is a challenge to multilateralism?

a)

Growing nationalism

b)

Increased cooperation

c)

Stronger international organizations

d)

Decreased communication

6.

Who considers strengthening multilateralism a top priority?

a)

António Guterres

b)

Albert Einstein

c)

Angela Merkel

d)

Barack Obama

7.

What does multilateralism also comprise, besides organizing relations?

a)

Shared principles

b)

Economic growth

c)

Military alliances

d)

Cultural exchanges

8.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenge to multilateralism?

a)

Shaken belief in international organizations

b)

Growing nationalism

c)

Increased trade agreements

d)

None of the above

9.

What is one challenge faced by international organizations?

a)

Organization of the institutions

b)

Having too many members

c)

Lack of funding

d)

Too much public support

10.

Why is the legitimacy of international organizations sometimes questioned?

a)

Because the global world order is considered anarchy

b)

Because they have too many rules

c)

Because they are always successful

d)

Because they only work in one country

11.

Which of the following is an example of a challenge international organizations face in adapting to the modern world?

a)

Slow to adapt to contemporary geopolitical issues

b)

Having too many languages

c)

Being too small

d)

Having too much money

12.

What is an example of a misstep by international organizations mentioned in the material?

a)

UN peacekeeping missions

b)

World Cup organization

c)

Olympic Games hosting

d)

International film festivals

13.

What is the main concern of states according to the theory of realism?

a)

Their own security

b)

The welfare of other states

c)

Promoting global peace

d)

Environmental protection

14.

According to realism, how do states generally behave?

a)

They act as rational actors

b)

They act randomly

c)

They always cooperate with each other

d)

They ignore power struggles

15.

What does "offensive realism" suggest about the behavior of states?

a)

States tend to compete and come into conflict with each other

b)

States always avoid conflict

c)

States focus only on economic growth

d)

States are never fearful of other states

16.

Who is associated with the concept of "offensive realism"?

a)

John Mearsheimer

b)

Albert Einstein

c)

Karl Marx

d)

Mahatma Gandhi

17.

Why do states come into conflict with each other according to offensive realism?

a)

Because they are self-interested, power maximizing, and fearful of other states

b)

Because they want to help each other

c)

Because they are always peaceful

d)

Because they ignore security concerns

18.

What is a key idea of liberalism in international relations?

a)

States are only self-interested

b)

Cooperation and interdependence are important

c)

States never change their interests

d)

Only one state matters in world politics

19.

According to liberalism, what can lead to cooperation between states?

a)

Economic interdependence and spread of democratic norms

b)

Military power and threats

c)

Isolation and self-sufficiency

d)

Ignoring domestic issues

20.

What does the Democratic Peace Theory suggest?

a)

Democratic states often go to war with each other

b)

Democratic states rarely go to war with each other

c)

Only non-democratic states cooperate

d)

War is inevitable between all states

21.

How does liberalism view the interests of states?

a)

States' interests are always the same

b)

States' interests are multiple and changing

c)

States have no interests

d)

States only care about military power

22.

According to constructivism, what is true about competition, conflict, and cooperation between states?

a)

Competition and conflict are inevitable, cooperation is impossible

b)

Competition and conflict are possible but not inevitable, cooperation is possible but not inevitable

c)

Competition and conflict are impossible, cooperation is inevitable

d)

Competition and conflict are always present, cooperation never occurs

23.

Who can be considered the principal actors in constructivism?

a)

Only governments

b)

Only individuals

c)

Any organization

d)

Only international organizations

24.

What does constructivism say about reality?

a)

Reality is fixed and unchangeable

b)

Reality is determined by natural laws

c)

Reality is socially constructed through beliefs, ideas, identity, and shared understanding

d)

Reality is only based on economic factors

25.

According to constructivism, what can years of cooperation between states create?

a)

Enemies

b)

Friendship

c)

War

d)

Isolation

26.

According to Marxism, what are key to international politics?

a)

Capitalism and class

b)

Religion and culture

c)

Technology and innovation

d)

Geography and climate

27.

What motivates decision making in Marxist theory?

a)

Economics and capitalist accumulation

b)

Environmental concerns

c)

Military power

d)

Religious beliefs

28.

Which concept is associated with the idea that some regions remain poor because of their relationship with wealthier regions?

a)

Development of underdevelopment

b)

Sustainable development

c)

Cultural diffusion

d)

Technological advancement

29.

What are the main components of World Systems Theory and Dependency Theory as mentioned in the material?

a)

Core and periphery

b)

North and South

c)

Urban and rural

d)

East and West

30.

What does Marxism say about development and exploitation?

a)

Development is uneven and leads to exploitation

b)

Development is always equal

c)

Exploitation does not exist

d)

Development is based on natural resources only

31.

What does the diagram illustrate in the context of Marxism?

a)

The flow of goods and resources between core, semi-periphery, and periphery regions

b)

The spread of diseases

c)

The migration of people

d)

The growth of cities

32.

In which year was the United Nations formed?

a)

1945

b)

1950

c)

1939

d)

1965

33.

What is the United Nations known as?

a)

The world's smallest organization

b)

The world's largest & most impactful international organization

c)

The oldest government

d)

The largest private company

34.

Which of the following is NOT one of the missions of the United Nations?

a)

Security

b)

Sustainability

c)

Development

d)

Space exploration

35.

Which of the following areas is included in the United Nations' missions?

a)

Human rights

b)

Sports management

c)

Fashion design

d)

Car manufacturing

36.

What is notable about the structure of the United Nations?

a)

It has only one organ

b)

It has a lot of organs

c)

It has no organs

d)

It is run by a single person

37.

Which of the following is a principal organ of the United Nations?

a)

General Assembly

b)

World Health Organization

c)

International Atomic Energy Agency

d)

United Nations Development Programme

38.

Which agency is responsible for international public health within the United Nations system?

a)

WHO (World Health Organization)

b)

ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)

c)

ITU (International Telecommunication Union)

d)

WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization)

39.

What is the main function of the United Nations Security Council?

a)

To maintain international peace and security

b)

To promote international education

c)

To coordinate economic and social affairs

d)

To manage global health issues

40.

Which of the following is a specialized agency of the United Nations?

a)

FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)

b)

Peacebuilding Commission

c)

Human Rights Council

d)

United Nations Forum on Forests

41.

Which United Nations organ is responsible for coordinating economic and social work?

a)

Economic and Social Council

b)

Security Council

c)

Secretariat

d)

International Court of Justice

42.

Which of the following is a department or office under the United Nations Secretariat?

a)

DPO (Department of Peace Operations)

b)

UNESCO

c)

UNICEF

d)

ITC International Trade Centre

43.

What does the acronym UNDP stand for?

a)

United Nations Development Programme

b)

United Nations Disaster Prevention

c)

United Nations Department of Peacekeeping

d)

United Nations Digital Platform

44.

Which principal organ of the United Nations is responsible for judicial matters?

a)

International Court of Justice

b)

General Assembly

c)

Secretariat

d)

Economic and Social Council

45.

Where was Paulo Freire born?

a)

Recife, Brazil

b)

Lisbon, Portugal

c)

Buenos Aires, Argentina

d)

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

46.

What happened to Paulo Freire under the military dictatorship?

a)

He became president

b)

He was imprisoned

c)

He moved to the United States

d)

He became a soldier

47.

What did Paulo Freire dedicate his life to?

a)

Sports and music

b)

Literacy and critical education

c)

Business and economics

d)

Medicine and health

48.

Which book is Paulo Freire famous for?

a)

The Republic

b)

Pedagogy of the Oppressed

c)

The Art of War

d)

The Prince

49.

What concept is Paulo Freire associated with in education?

a)

Education for Critical Consciousness

b)

Education for Entertainment

c)

Education for Wealth

d)

Education for Technology

50.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of transitivity or related concept in the provided material?

a)

Semi-intrasitivity

b)

Naïve Transitivity

c)

Critical Transitivity

d)

Active Transitivity

51.

Which term from the list refers to a state of awareness or collective mindset?

a)

Semi-intrasitivity

b)

Naïve Transitivity

c)

Consciousness/Massification

d)

Fantasized

52.

Which of the following is a type of transitivity mentioned in the material?

a)

Critical Transitivity

b)

Passive Transitivity

c)

Direct Transitivity

d)

Reflective Transitivity

53.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the list?

a)

Fantasized

b)

Naïve Transitivity

c)

Semi-intrasitivity

d)

Logical Transitivity

54.

What does an understanding of one's role lead to, according to the concept of "Conscientização"?

a)

Self-esteem and no reliance on magical understanding

b)

Confusion and dependence on luck

c)

Disillusionment and contempt

d)

Magical thinking and superstition

55.

What can a lack of "Conscientização" result in?

a)

Increased self-esteem

b)

Disillusionment and contempt

c)

Magical understanding

d)

Greater happiness

56.

According to Freire, what does "humanizing man" involve?

a)

Magical thinking

b)

Conscious action to transform the world

c)

Ignoring social issues

d)

Relying on fate

57.

According to the learning material, what is the role of the educator?

a)

The educator is only a source of knowledge

b)

The educator is a learner themselves

c)

The educator is always in control

d)

The educator does not need to learn

58.

What does Karl Jaspers' concept relate to in the context of education?

a)

Matrix of honesty of care

b)

Matrix of strict discipline

c)

Matrix of memorization

d)

Matrix of competition

59.

How is knowledge described in the learning material?

a)

Knowledge is passive and unchanging

b)

Knowledge is only memorized

c)

Knowledge is not passive – it requires invention and reinvention

d)

Knowledge is only for teachers

60.

What is a key feature of the dialogical approach in education?

a)

Prescriptive knowledge is always best

b)

Dialogue promotes agency and discovery

c)

Only the teacher speaks

d)

Students must follow orders

61.

What is a negative effect of prescriptive knowledge (communiqué) according to the material?

a)

It encourages creativity

b)

It is arrogant and strips agency

c)

It promotes equality

d)

It helps students discover new things

62.

Why is critical consciousness important on an individual basis?

a)

It helps people understand their place in the world and promotes agency.

b)

It encourages people to rely on magical explanations.

c)

It increases social stratification.

d)

It prevents people from organizing.

63.

What does critical consciousness encourage people to do on a critical basis?

a)

Interrogate things around them and not rely on "magical" explanations.

b)

Accept things as they are without questioning.

c)

Focus only on personal achievements.

d)

Ignore social issues.

64.

How does critical consciousness impact society on a social basis?

a)

It increases awareness, stymies stratification, and spurs organization.

b)

It encourages magical thinking.

c)

It promotes individual isolation.

d)

It discourages social organization.

65.

What is one benefit of constant dialogue in Model UN?

a)

It leads to reinvention and collaborative learning.

b)

It makes students memorize facts.

c)

It encourages students to work alone.

d)

It prevents students from sharing ideas.

66.

How does simulation in Model UN help students?

a)

It forces application of knowledge.

b)

It makes students passive observers.

c)

It discourages teamwork.

d)

It focuses only on memorization.

67.

In Model UN, what role do students take on?

a)

They are not passive observers, but diplomats themselves.

b)

They are only spectators.

c)

They act as teachers.

d)

They are only note-takers.

68.

What practical outcome does Model UN aim to achieve for students?

a)

Building practical skills to participate more actively and meaningfully in the world.

b)

Learning only theoretical knowledge.

c)

Avoiding real-world issues.

d)

Focusing only on written exams.