What is the primary characteristic of a superpower in international relations?
a) Military and economic dominance
b) Limited global influence
c) Control over regional politics only
d) Focus on humanitarian aid
Which of the following countries is considered a superpower in the 21st century?
a) Germany
b) Russia
c) India
d) United States
Which international organization did the superpowers play a major role in founding after World War II?
a) World Trade Organization (WTO)
b) European Union (EU)
c) United Nations (UN)
d) Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
Which of the following best describes the Cold War?
a) A period of peaceful cooperation between the United States and the Soviet Union
b) A military conflict between superpowers
c) A period of ideological, political, and military tension between the United States and the Soviet Union
d) A series of economic agreements between major powers
What was the role of superpowers in the non-aligned movement?
a) They supported the movement actively
b) They opposed the movement entirely
c) They remained neutral but influenced its direction
d) They tried to prevent the movement’s formation
Which of the following actions would most likely be taken by a superpower to project military dominance?
a) Establishing foreign trade agreements
b) Providing foreign aid to developing nations
c) Building military bases in key regions
d) Holding diplomatic talks with smaller countries
How do superpowers influence global economic systems?
a) By promoting socialist economic policies worldwide
b) By imposing tariffs on all imports
c) By influencing international trade agreements and financial institutions
d) By restricting economic activity to their own borders
Which of the following is an example of a superpower’s soft power?
a) Military intervention in a conflict
b) Imposing economic sanctions on a country
c) Promoting cultural influence through media and diplomacy
d) Controlling global financial markets
What was the significance of the U.S. Marshall Plan after World War II?
a) It provided military aid to European nations
b) It was a financial aid package to rebuild European economies
c) It created a European military alliance
d) It imposed sanctions on Axis powers
Which conflict was a direct result of the Cold War superpower rivalry?
a) World War I
b) Korean War
c) Gulf War
d) Vietnam War
How did the collapse of the Soviet Union affect the global role of superpowers?
a) It strengthened the U.S. as the only superpower
b) It led to a more equal global distribution of power
c) It weakened the global economic system
d) It created a new balance of power with China
What was the primary focus of the United States during the Cold War?
a) Economic isolation
b) Preventing the spread of communism
c) Promoting nationalism in Europe
d) Supporting global disarmament
Which of the following regions did the Soviet Union attempt to exert influence over during the Cold War?
a) Western Europe
b) Latin America
c) Middle East
d) Eastern Europe
What role do superpowers play in global environmental politics?
a) They have limited influence on environmental issues
b) They set international environmental policies and agreements
c) They impose regulations on other countries’ environmental practices
d) They only focus on their domestic environmental policies
Which concept refers to the ability of a superpower to shape global political outcomes?
a) National sovereignty
b) International law
c) Global hegemony
d) Global security
Which superpower was the main rival of the United States during the Cold War?
a) China
b) United Kingdom
c) Soviet Union
d) Japan
What is one characteristic of a unipolar world order?
a) Multiple superpowers sharing equal influence
b) A single dominant superpower controls global affairs
c) A shift from military power to economic power
d) A complete lack of military conflicts worldwide
Which of the following was a significant reason for the U.S. intervention in the Middle East after the Gulf War?
a) The promotion of communism
b) Economic and strategic interests, particularly oil
c) Supporting the Soviet Union’s interests
d) Humanitarian efforts to promote democracy
How does a superpower’s military presence affect global politics?
a) It increases global cooperation
b) It leads to an arms race and tension
c) It reduces military spending worldwide
d) It leads to global disarmament
Which of the following is a consequence of superpower rivalry?
a) Increased diplomatic cooperation between nations
b) Global peace and disarmament
c) Military conflicts and proxy wars
d) Elimination of trade barriers
What role do superpowers play in shaping the international economic system?
a) They often resist changes to the global economic system
b) They dominate international financial institutions and policies
c) They encourage equal distribution of global wealth
d) They withdraw from global economic interactions
What was the main purpose of the NATO alliance during the Cold War?
a) To provide economic aid to Eastern Europe
b) To unite European countries under a common political system
c) To counter the military threat posed by the Soviet Union
d) To create a global trade network
Which country is considered a rising superpower in the 21st century due to its economic growth?
a) France
b) Japan
c) China
d) Brazil
What is “hegemonic stability theory”?
a) The theory that global order is best maintained through multiple equal powers
b) The idea that global stability requires a single dominant power to enforce rules
c) The concept of complete economic self-sufficiency for all nations
d) The idea that military power is irrelevant to global stability
How did the U.S. emerge as the world’s leading superpower after World War II?
a) By securing military control over all continents
b) By influencing global economic institutions and spreading democratic values
c) By forming alliances with other rising powers
d) By focusing solely on domestic issues
Which event marked the end of the Cold War?
a) The Cuban Missile Crisis
b) The fall of the Berlin Wall
c) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
d) The launch of Sputnik
Which role do superpowers play in global diplomacy?
a) They typically reject multilateral agreements
b) They exert significant influence in shaping international treaties and negotiations
c) They prefer regional conflicts over global issues
d) They primarily focus on internal affairs and ignore international diplomacy
Which of the following strategies do superpowers use to maintain their influence over other countries?
a) Military intervention and economic sanctions
b) Complete isolation from global trade
c) Passive support of regional conflicts
d) Limiting diplomatic engagement with other countries
How do superpowers shape global trade policies?
a) By engaging in fair trade practices with all countries
b) By setting rules and negotiating international trade agreements
c) By isolating themselves from international markets
d) By limiting their own imports and exports
What is the role of superpowers in addressing global environmental challenges?
a) They play a central role in forming international environmental agreements
b) They avoid involvement in environmental issues
c) They promote policies that harm the environment
d) They focus only on domestic environmental concerns
