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Worksheet time: 34mins
What does "order" mean in the context of international relations?
A set of rules for schools
Structured pattern of relations
A type of government
A list of countries
What is meant by "international order"?
The order in which countries were founded
The relationship between states and the global structure
The order of world leaders
The order of international holidays
Which historical period is associated with "bipolarity" in international order?
The Renaissance
The Cold War
The Industrial Revolution
The Age of Exploration
What is the definition of multilateralism?
Organizing relations between 3 or more states
Organizing relations between 2 states only
Organizing relations within a single state
Organizing relations between companies
Which of the following is a challenge to multilateralism?
Growing nationalism
Increased cooperation
Stronger international organizations
Decreased communication
Who considers strengthening multilateralism a top priority?
António Guterres
Albert Einstein
Angela Merkel
Barack Obama
What does multilateralism also comprise, besides organizing relations?
Shared principles
Economic growth
Military alliances
Cultural exchanges
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenge to multilateralism?
Shaken belief in international organizations
Growing nationalism
Increased trade agreements
None of the above
What is one challenge faced by international organizations?
Organization of the institutions
Having too many members
Lack of funding
Too much public support
Why is the legitimacy of international organizations sometimes questioned?
Because the global world order is considered anarchy
Because they have too many rules
Because they are always successful
Because they only work in one country
Which of the following is an example of a challenge international organizations face in adapting to the modern world?
Slow to adapt to contemporary geopolitical issues
Having too many languages
Being too small
Having too much money
What is an example of a misstep by international organizations mentioned in the material?
UN peacekeeping missions
World Cup organization
Olympic Games hosting
International film festivals
What is the main concern of states according to the theory of realism?
Their own security
The welfare of other states
Promoting global peace
Environmental protection
According to realism, how do states generally behave?
They act as rational actors
They act randomly
They always cooperate with each other
They ignore power struggles
What does "offensive realism" suggest about the behavior of states?
States tend to compete and come into conflict with each other
States always avoid conflict
States focus only on economic growth
States are never fearful of other states
Who is associated with the concept of "offensive realism"?
John Mearsheimer
Albert Einstein
Karl Marx
Mahatma Gandhi
Why do states come into conflict with each other according to offensive realism?
Because they are self-interested, power maximizing, and fearful of other states
Because they want to help each other
Because they are always peaceful
Because they ignore security concerns
What is a key idea of liberalism in international relations?
States are only self-interested
Cooperation and interdependence are important
States never change their interests
Only one state matters in world politics
According to liberalism, what can lead to cooperation between states?
Economic interdependence and spread of democratic norms
Military power and threats
Isolation and self-sufficiency
Ignoring domestic issues
What does the Democratic Peace Theory suggest?
Democratic states often go to war with each other
Democratic states rarely go to war with each other
Only non-democratic states cooperate
War is inevitable between all states
How does liberalism view the interests of states?
States' interests are always the same
States' interests are multiple and changing
States have no interests
States only care about military power
According to constructivism, what is true about competition, conflict, and cooperation between states?
Competition and conflict are inevitable, cooperation is impossible
Competition and conflict are possible but not inevitable, cooperation is possible but not inevitable
Competition and conflict are impossible, cooperation is inevitable
Competition and conflict are always present, cooperation never occurs
Who can be considered the principal actors in constructivism?
Only governments
Only individuals
Any organization
Only international organizations
What does constructivism say about reality?
Reality is fixed and unchangeable
Reality is determined by natural laws
Reality is socially constructed through beliefs, ideas, identity, and shared understanding
Reality is only based on economic factors
According to constructivism, what can years of cooperation between states create?
Enemies
Friendship
War
Isolation
According to Marxism, what are key to international politics?
Capitalism and class
Religion and culture
Technology and innovation
Geography and climate
What motivates decision making in Marxist theory?
Economics and capitalist accumulation
Environmental concerns
Military power
Religious beliefs
Which concept is associated with the idea that some regions remain poor because of their relationship with wealthier regions?
Development of underdevelopment
Sustainable development
Cultural diffusion
Technological advancement
What are the main components of World Systems Theory and Dependency Theory as mentioned in the material?
Core and periphery
North and South
Urban and rural
East and West
What does Marxism say about development and exploitation?
Development is uneven and leads to exploitation
Development is always equal
Exploitation does not exist
Development is based on natural resources only
What does the diagram illustrate in the context of Marxism?
The flow of goods and resources between core, semi-periphery, and periphery regions
The spread of diseases
The migration of people
The growth of cities
In which year was the United Nations formed?
1945
1950
1939
1965
What is the United Nations known as?
The world's smallest organization
The world's largest & most impactful international organization
The oldest government
The largest private company
Which of the following is NOT one of the missions of the United Nations?
Security
Sustainability
Development
Space exploration
Which of the following areas is included in the United Nations' missions?
Human rights
Sports management
Fashion design
Car manufacturing
What is notable about the structure of the United Nations?
It has only one organ
It has a lot of organs
It has no organs
It is run by a single person
Which of the following is a principal organ of the United Nations?
General Assembly
World Health Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency
United Nations Development Programme
Which agency is responsible for international public health within the United Nations system?
WHO (World Health Organization)
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)
ITU (International Telecommunication Union)
WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization)
What is the main function of the United Nations Security Council?
To maintain international peace and security
To promote international education
To coordinate economic and social affairs
To manage global health issues
Which of the following is a specialized agency of the United Nations?
FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)
Peacebuilding Commission
Human Rights Council
United Nations Forum on Forests
Which United Nations organ is responsible for coordinating economic and social work?
Economic and Social Council
Security Council
Secretariat
International Court of Justice
Which of the following is a department or office under the United Nations Secretariat?
DPO (Department of Peace Operations)
UNESCO
UNICEF
ITC International Trade Centre
What does the acronym UNDP stand for?
United Nations Development Programme
United Nations Disaster Prevention
United Nations Department of Peacekeeping
United Nations Digital Platform
Which principal organ of the United Nations is responsible for judicial matters?
International Court of Justice
General Assembly
Secretariat
Economic and Social Council
Where was Paulo Freire born?
Recife, Brazil
Lisbon, Portugal
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
What happened to Paulo Freire under the military dictatorship?
He became president
He was imprisoned
He moved to the United States
He became a soldier
What did Paulo Freire dedicate his life to?
Sports and music
Literacy and critical education
Business and economics
Medicine and health
Which book is Paulo Freire famous for?
The Republic
Pedagogy of the Oppressed
The Art of War
The Prince
What concept is Paulo Freire associated with in education?
Education for Critical Consciousness
Education for Entertainment
Education for Wealth
Education for Technology
Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of transitivity or related concept in the provided material?
Semi-intrasitivity
Naïve Transitivity
Critical Transitivity
Active Transitivity
Which term from the list refers to a state of awareness or collective mindset?
Semi-intrasitivity
Naïve Transitivity
Consciousness/Massification
Fantasized
Which of the following is a type of transitivity mentioned in the material?
Critical Transitivity
Passive Transitivity
Direct Transitivity
Reflective Transitivity
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the list?
Fantasized
Naïve Transitivity
Semi-intrasitivity
Logical Transitivity
What does an understanding of one's role lead to, according to the concept of "Conscientização"?
Self-esteem and no reliance on magical understanding
Confusion and dependence on luck
Disillusionment and contempt
Magical thinking and superstition
What can a lack of "Conscientização" result in?
Increased self-esteem
Disillusionment and contempt
Magical understanding
Greater happiness
According to Freire, what does "humanizing man" involve?
Magical thinking
Conscious action to transform the world
Ignoring social issues
Relying on fate
According to the learning material, what is the role of the educator?
The educator is only a source of knowledge
The educator is a learner themselves
The educator is always in control
The educator does not need to learn
What does Karl Jaspers' concept relate to in the context of education?
Matrix of honesty of care
Matrix of strict discipline
Matrix of memorization
Matrix of competition
How is knowledge described in the learning material?
Knowledge is passive and unchanging
Knowledge is only memorized
Knowledge is not passive – it requires invention and reinvention
Knowledge is only for teachers
What is a key feature of the dialogical approach in education?
Prescriptive knowledge is always best
Dialogue promotes agency and discovery
Only the teacher speaks
Students must follow orders
What is a negative effect of prescriptive knowledge (communiqué) according to the material?
It encourages creativity
It is arrogant and strips agency
It promotes equality
It helps students discover new things
Why is critical consciousness important on an individual basis?
It helps people understand their place in the world and promotes agency.
It encourages people to rely on magical explanations.
It increases social stratification.
It prevents people from organizing.
What does critical consciousness encourage people to do on a critical basis?
Interrogate things around them and not rely on "magical" explanations.
Accept things as they are without questioning.
Focus only on personal achievements.
Ignore social issues.
How does critical consciousness impact society on a social basis?
It increases awareness, stymies stratification, and spurs organization.
It encourages magical thinking.
It promotes individual isolation.
It discourages social organization.
What is one benefit of constant dialogue in Model UN?
It leads to reinvention and collaborative learning.
It makes students memorize facts.
It encourages students to work alone.
It prevents students from sharing ideas.
How does simulation in Model UN help students?
It forces application of knowledge.
It makes students passive observers.
It discourages teamwork.
It focuses only on memorization.
In Model UN, what role do students take on?
They are not passive observers, but diplomats themselves.
They are only spectators.
They act as teachers.
They are only note-takers.
What practical outcome does Model UN aim to achieve for students?
Building practical skills to participate more actively and meaningfully in the world.
Learning only theoretical knowledge.
Avoiding real-world issues.
Focusing only on written exams.
