What is the main purpose of the United Nations (UN)?
A) To regulate global trade
B) To promote international peace and security
C) To establish worldwide internet governance
D) To oversee military alliances
Which of the following is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?
A) Germany
B) Japan
C) China
D) Brazil
The term “soft power” in international relations refers to which of the following?
A) The use of military force
B) The ability to influence through cultural or diplomatic means
C) The ability to dominate economically
D) The ability to control global resources
Which treaty established the European Union (EU)?
A) The Maastricht Treaty
B) The Lisbon Treaty
C) The Treaty of Versailles
D) The Helsinki Agreement
What is the primary goal of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
A) To mediate conflicts between nations
B) To promote free trade by regulating and facilitating international trade agreements
C) To oversee the development of new technologies
D) To monitor the global stock market
Which international organization was created to provide humanitarian aid in conflict zones and disaster areas?
A) United Nations (UN)
B) World Health Organization (WHO)
C) International Red Cross
D) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Which country was the first to officially recognize the independence of the United States?
A) France
B) Spain
C) The Netherlands
D) Britain
The concept of “realpolitik” in diplomacy emphasizes:
A) Humanitarian intervention
B) Ethical foreign policies
C) The pursuit of national interests based on practical and material factors
D) The spread of democracy
Which country was the first to establish formal diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China in 1979?
A) United States
B) Russia
C) India
D) Japan
Which of the following is the main purpose of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
A) To establish international treaties
B) To provide legal rulings in disputes between nations
C) To oversee peacekeeping operations
D) To monitor human rights violations
What is the term used to describe an agreement between two or more countries?
A) Treaty
B) Edict
C) Decree
D) Statute
Which of the following is a key objective of international diplomacy?
A) Ensuring military superiority
B) Promoting global peace and resolving conflicts through negotiation
C) Dominating world trade markets
D) Establishing military alliances
The concept of “the balance of power” in international relations is best described as:
A) The need for all nations to have equal military forces
B) Ensuring that no single nation dominates global affairs
C) Strengthening alliances to fight a common enemy
D) Promoting the development of a global military coalition
Which global organization focuses on promoting economic development and poverty reduction?
A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
C) World Bank
D) European Union (EU)
Which country holds the presidency of the European Union Council in rotating terms?
A) France
B) Germany
C) Italy
D) The country holding the presidency rotates every six months
What is the primary objective of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
A) To promote economic cooperation between North American and European countries
B) To maintain military defense and security among its member countries
C) To regulate global trade and commerce
D) To oversee international diplomatic relations
Which international event marks the founding of the United Nations?
A) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
B) The signing of the Charter of the United Nations in 1945
C) The establishment of the League of Nations
D) The end of the Cold War
Which of the following countries is not a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?
A) United Kingdom
B) Germany
C) United States
D) Russia
Which diplomatic strategy is associated with non-violent conflict resolution through dialogue and negotiation?
A) Coercive diplomacy
B) Track II diplomacy
C) Economic sanctions
D) Public diplomacy
Which international organization was formed in 1995 to regulate world trade?
A) World Bank
B) World Trade Organization (WTO)
C) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D) United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Which of the following is a key component of public diplomacy?
A) Using military force to protect national interests
B) Shaping foreign perceptions through information and cultural exchange
C) Restricting foreign media coverage
D) Strengthening military alliances
What is the purpose of economic sanctions in international relations?
A) To provide financial aid to a nation
B) To punish or deter a country’s actions by restricting trade or financial resources
C) To encourage military alliances
D) To foster diplomatic negotiations
Which of the following best describes multilateral diplomacy?
A) Diplomacy between two countries
B) Diplomacy that involves multiple countries working together on a common issue
C) Diplomacy that focuses on military affairs
D) Diplomacy that only involves international organizations
Which country initiated the “One Belt, One Road” initiative, aiming to enhance global trade?
A) United States
B) Russia
C) China
D) India
What does the term “bilateral relations” refer to?
A) Relations between multiple countries
B) Relations between two countries
C) Relations between international organizations
D) Relations that are based solely on economic exchange
Which major global agreement aims to combat climate change through international cooperation?
A) The Paris Agreement
B) The Kyoto Protocol
C) The Geneva Convention
D) The Montreal Protocol
Which of the following is a significant outcome of the Camp David Accords in 1978?
A) The creation of the European Union
B) The peace agreement between Egypt and Israel
C) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
D) The end of the Vietnam War
What is “track II diplomacy”?
A) Official negotiations between governments
B) Non-official dialogues involving informal actors to resolve conflicts
C) Diplomatic activities carried out by international organizations
D) Covert diplomatic operations during wars
Which international body is responsible for overseeing the global financial system?
A) United Nations
B) World Bank
C) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D) World Trade Organization
Which agreement established the European Union (EU) in 1993?
A) The Treaty of Maastricht
B) The Treaty of Rome
C) The Schengen Agreement
D) The Lisbon Treaty
