Question 1

Scottish economist Adam Smith posits that the wealth of states and of the international system is increased when

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A)  military conquests help increase a state's level of industrial development. 
B)  governments strengthen their control of economic processes. 
C)  proletarian revolutions within each state establish the collective power of the working class. 
D)  each state's market remains confined within its national borders. 
E)  individuals are allowed to pursue their rational self-interests, unfettered by state regulation. 
A)  military conquests help increase a state's level of industrial development. 
B)  governments strengthen their control of economic processes. 
C)  proletarian revolutions within each state establish the collective power of the working class. 
D)  each state's market remains confined within its national borders. 
E)  individuals are allowed to pursue their rational self-interests, unfettered by state regulation.

Question 2

In 2014, the Russian Federation

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A)  invaded Ukraine and annexed a Ukrainian province. 
B)  invaded the Baltic states and threatened to annex some of their provinces. 
C)  invaded Poland and annexed a Polish province. 
D)  formed an alliance with China to stand against NATO. 
E)  began to support the Islamic state in their actions in the Middle East. 
A)  invaded Ukraine and annexed a Ukrainian province. 
B)  invaded the Baltic states and threatened to annex some of their provinces. 
C)  invaded Poland and annexed a Polish province. 
D)  formed an alliance with China to stand against NATO. 
E)  began to support the Islamic state in their actions in the Middle East.

Question 3

One of the significant outcomes of World War I was the

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A)  increased nationalism and new states following the demise of three major European empires. 
B)  creation of the United Nations as an arbiter of future international conflicts. 
C)  establishment of three new European empires to replace those that collapsed. 
D)  development of nuclear weapons technology that launched the Cold War. 
E)  immediate rise of Germany to the status of the dominant European power. 
A)  increased nationalism and new states following the demise of three major European empires. 
B)  creation of the United Nations as an arbiter of future international conflicts. 
C)  establishment of three new European empires to replace those that collapsed. 
D)  development of nuclear weapons technology that launched the Cold War. 
E)  immediate rise of Germany to the status of the dominant European power.

Question 4

Although the Cold War did not involve direct military conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union, it can be characterized as a period during which

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A)  each of the two superpowers extended their colonial holdings in Latin America. 
B)  interstate wars raged throughout Western Europe despite the example set by the superpowers. 
C)  the domino effect played out often, increasing tensions between the two countries. 
D)  German resentment toward the two superpowers gave rise to a new form of fascism. 
E)  differences between the two were played out indirectly using proxies on third-party stages. 
A)  each of the two superpowers extended their colonial holdings in Latin America. 
B)  interstate wars raged throughout Western Europe despite the example set by the superpowers. 
C)  the domino effect played out often, increasing tensions between the two countries. 
D)  German resentment toward the two superpowers gave rise to a new form of fascism. 
E)  differences between the two were played out indirectly using proxies on third-party stages.

Question 5

What political consequences did industrialization have?

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A)  It gave new power to the European middle classes. 
B)  It gave new wealth to the rural landowners. 
C)  Factory owners became presidents of key European states. 
D)  It ended the need for colonies. 
E)  It led all European countries to adopt democracy. 
A)  It gave new power to the European middle classes. 
B)  It gave new wealth to the rural landowners. 
C)  Factory owners became presidents of key European states. 
D)  It ended the need for colonies. 
E)  It led all European countries to adopt democracy.

Question 6

In the 1990s, which of the following states experienced severe ethnic conflict and human rights abuses that were largely ignored by the international community?

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A)  Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia 
B)  Germany and Rwanda 
C)  Germany and the former Yugoslavia 
D)  Burundi and the former Yugoslavia 
E)  Rwanda and Burundi 
A)  Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia 
B)  Germany and Rwanda 
C)  Germany and the former Yugoslavia 
D)  Burundi and the former Yugoslavia 
E)  Rwanda and Burundi

Question 7

The authority of a state to govern matters within its own borders free from external interference is known as

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A)  nationalism. 
B)  sovereignty. 
C)  feudalism. 
D)  hegemony. 
E)  realism. 
A)  nationalism. 
B)  sovereignty. 
C)  feudalism. 
D)  hegemony. 
E)  realism.

Question 8

After the Treaties of Westphalia, states in the West underwent an economic revival under the aegis of capitalism, while states in the East reverted toward feudal practices.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

During World War II, Germany and the Soviet Union fought against the United States and Great Britain.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Why is 1648, marked by the creation of the Treaties of Westphalia, a seminal year for scholars of international relations?

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A)  It marked a decrease of religious authority in Europe, and the rise of secular authority in the form of sovereign states. 
B)  The Treaty of Westphalia failed and the Thirty Years' War began, ushering in the era of modern warfare. 
C)  It marked the rise of religious authority in the form of the Pope and the Catholic Church. 
D)  The Roman Empire fell that year and Charlemagne rose to power. 
E)  It marked the start of the French Revolution. 
A)  It marked a decrease of religious authority in Europe, and the rise of secular authority in the form of sovereign states. 
B)  The Treaty of Westphalia failed and the Thirty Years' War began, ushering in the era of modern warfare. 
C)  It marked the rise of religious authority in the form of the Pope and the Catholic Church. 
D)  The Roman Empire fell that year and Charlemagne rose to power. 
E)  It marked the start of the French Revolution.

Question 11

The most important outcome of World War II was

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A)  the creation of the United Nations and the strengthening of the U.S.-Soviet alliance. 
B)  the emergence of two superpowers and the decline of Europe as the epicenter of world politics. 
C)  the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the rise of nationalism. 
D)  U.S. distrust of modern Japan. 
E)  lasting peace in Asia. 
A)  the creation of the United Nations and the strengthening of the U.S.-Soviet alliance. 
B)  the emergence of two superpowers and the decline of Europe as the epicenter of world politics. 
C)  the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the rise of nationalism. 
D)  U.S. distrust of modern Japan. 
E)  lasting peace in Asia.

Question 12

The Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I

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A)  destroyed the League of Nations, the international organization designed to prevent war. 
B)  reformulated the Austro-Hungarian Empire and initiated "the long peace." 
C)  signaled the demise of self-determination as a major factor in international conflict. 
D)  fueled German dissatisfaction by making the country pay the economic cost of the war. 
E)  marked the beginning of an era characterized by open diplomacy and cooperation. 
A)  destroyed the League of Nations, the international organization designed to prevent war. 
B)  reformulated the Austro-Hungarian Empire and initiated "the long peace." 
C)  signaled the demise of self-determination as a major factor in international conflict. 
D)  fueled German dissatisfaction by making the country pay the economic cost of the war. 
E)  marked the beginning of an era characterized by open diplomacy and cooperation.

Question 13

The idea of the "invisible hand" discussed by Scottish economist Adam Smith is that

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A)  the government needs to step in to manipulate the market in order for it to work efficiently. 
B)  when individuals pursue their rational self-interest, the market operates effortlessly and efficiently. 
C)  individuals cannot act rationally and therefore must be guided by the government. 
D)  economic vitality is not possible under capitalism. 
E)  the government should not let individuals pursue their own particular interests without regulation, or the market will not work efficiently. 
A)  the government needs to step in to manipulate the market in order for it to work efficiently. 
B)  when individuals pursue their rational self-interest, the market operates effortlessly and efficiently. 
C)  individuals cannot act rationally and therefore must be guided by the government. 
D)  economic vitality is not possible under capitalism. 
E)  the government should not let individuals pursue their own particular interests without regulation, or the market will not work efficiently.

Question 14

World War II ended in May 1945 when Germany surrendered unconditionally.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

One major motive for colonialism was

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A)  to prevent regional conflict in Africa. 
B)  the goal of spreading democracy to all regions. 
C)  to gain industrial technology from the colonies. 
D)  a desire for economic gains. 
E)  to improve European culture by learning from advanced civilizations. 
A)  to prevent regional conflict in Africa. 
B)  the goal of spreading democracy to all regions. 
C)  to gain industrial technology from the colonies. 
D)  a desire for economic gains. 
E)  to improve European culture by learning from advanced civilizations.

Question 16

The League of Nations was an international organization that was

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A)  established after World War II to prevent future wars. 
B)  successful in enforcing peace. 
C)  not joined by the United States and Russia. 
D)  founded by Germany to assist in the payment of reparations after World War I. 
E)  founded by the vanquished powers after World War I to help restore their power. 
A)  established after World War II to prevent future wars. 
B)  successful in enforcing peace. 
C)  not joined by the United States and Russia. 
D)  founded by Germany to assist in the payment of reparations after World War I. 
E)  founded by the vanquished powers after World War I to help restore their power.

Question 17

Following the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, in which state did the United States launch a war to oust the Taliban regime?

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A)  Iraq 
B)  Iran 
C)  Afghanistan 
D)  Syria 
E)  Lebanon 
A)  Iraq 
B)  Iran 
C)  Afghanistan 
D)  Syria 
E)  Lebanon

Question 18

Imperialism and colonialism are an important part of history in international relations. Two questions thus arise. First, why did states engage in imperialism and colonialism in the first place? Second, what do you think are lasting effects of colonialism that we see in international relations today? Explain your answer to these two questions, making sure to cite specific examples to back up your argument.

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Imperialism and colonialism were driven

Question 19

United States involvement in the Vietnam War

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A)  led to a clear-cut military victory. 
B)  strained the United States' relationship with its allies such as Canada. 
C)  tore apart the Soviet alliance with Warsaw Pact countries. 
D)  proved the domino effect. 
E)  guaranteed the establishment of liberal democracy in postwar Vietnam. 
A)  led to a clear-cut military victory. 
B)  strained the United States' relationship with its allies such as Canada. 
C)  tore apart the Soviet alliance with Warsaw Pact countries. 
D)  proved the domino effect. 
E)  guaranteed the establishment of liberal democracy in postwar Vietnam.

Question 20

The idea that states will hesitate to start a war with an adversary whose power to fight and win wars is similar to their own underpins the concept of

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A)  détente. 
B)  imperialism. 
C)  hegemony. 
D)  sovereignty. 
E)  balance of power. 
A)  détente. 
B)  imperialism. 
C)  hegemony. 
D)  sovereignty. 
E)  balance of power.

Scottish economist Adam Smith posits that the wealth of states and of the international system is increased when

In 2014, the Russian Federation

One of the significant outcomes of World War I was the

Although the Cold War did not involve direct military conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union, it can be characterized as a period during which

What political consequences did industrialization have?

In the 1990s, which of the following states experienced severe ethnic conflict and human rights abuses that were largely ignored by the international community?

The authority of a state to govern matters within its own borders free from external interference is known as

After the Treaties of Westphalia, states in the West underwent an economic revival under the aegis of capitalism, while states in the East reverted toward feudal practices.

During World War II, Germany and the Soviet Union fought against the United States and Great Britain.

Why is 1648, marked by the creation of the Treaties of Westphalia, a seminal year for scholars of international relations?

The most important outcome of World War II was

The Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I

The idea of the "invisible hand" discussed by Scottish economist Adam Smith is that

World War II ended in May 1945 when Germany surrendered unconditionally.

One major motive for colonialism was

The League of Nations was an international organization that was

Following the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, in which state did the United States launch a war to oust the Taliban regime?

United States involvement in the Vietnam War

The idea that states will hesitate to start a war with an adversary whose power to fight and win wars is similar to their own underpins the concept of

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Exam 2: The Historical Context of Contemporary International Relations

Scottish economist Adam Smith posits that the wealth of states and of the international system is increased when

In 2014, the Russian Federation

One of the significant outcomes of World War I was the

Although the Cold War did not involve direct military conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union, it can be characterized as a period during which

What political consequences did industrialization have?

In the 1990s, which of the following states experienced severe ethnic conflict and human rights abuses that were largely ignored by the international community?

The authority of a state to govern matters within its own borders free from external interference is known as

After the Treaties of Westphalia, states in the West underwent an economic revival under the aegis of capitalism, while states in the East reverted toward feudal practices.

During World War II, Germany and the Soviet Union fought against the United States and Great Britain.

Why is 1648, marked by the creation of the Treaties of Westphalia, a seminal year for scholars of international relations?

The most important outcome of World War II was

The Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I

The idea of the "invisible hand" discussed by Scottish economist Adam Smith is that

World War II ended in May 1945 when Germany surrendered unconditionally.

One major motive for colonialism was

The League of Nations was an international organization that was

Following the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, in which state did the United States launch a war to oust the Taliban regime?

United States involvement in the Vietnam War

The idea that states will hesitate to start a war with an adversary whose power to fight and win wars is similar to their own underpins the concept of

Approaches to International Relations

International Relations Theories

The International System

The State

The Individual

Intergovernmental Organizations, International Law, and Nongovernmental Organizations

War and Strife

International Political Economy

Human Rights

Transnational Issues: the Environment, World Health, and Crime

Filters