War is often classified as an outcome of which of the following?
a) Economic competition
b) Political ideology
c) Human nature and anarchy
d) Technological advancements
Which theory suggests that wars occur due to power imbalances between states?
a) Democratic Peace Theory
b) Realist Theory
c) Power Transition Theory
d) Feminist Theory
Who is considered the father of classical realism in international relations?
a) Hans Morgenthau
b) Karl Marx
c) John Locke
d) Kenneth Waltz
The “security dilemma” in international relations refers to:
a) A country’s internal conflicts
b) The rise of terrorism
c) States increasing their military power for self-defense but causing insecurity for others
d) Economic sanctions against aggressive nations
According to Democratic Peace Theory, democratic states are:
a) More likely to engage in war with each other
b) Less likely to fight one another
c) Always pacifist in nature
d) Less capable of forming alliances
Which philosopher argued that perpetual peace could be achieved through a federation of free states?
a) Karl Marx
b) Immanuel Kant
c) Thomas Hobbes
d) Niccolò Machiavelli
Which theory posits that economic interdependence reduces the likelihood of war?
a) Marxist Theory
b) Liberal Peace Theory
c) Constructivist Theory
d) Realist Theory
What is the main assumption of offensive realism?
a) States seek security only
b) States must maximize power to ensure survival
c) International institutions can prevent war
d) Economic cooperation leads to peace
Which of the following is a critique of Realism in war theory?
a) It ignores human nature
b) It overemphasizes international organizations
c) It underestimates the role of cooperation and diplomacy
d) It only focuses on economic factors
The concept of “Just War Theory” primarily seeks to:
a) Justify all wars as necessary
b) Establish ethical guidelines for warfare
c) Promote imperial expansion
d) Advocate for total war strategies
Which theory states that war is a product of class struggle?
a) Liberalism
b) Constructivism
c) Marxism
d) Realism
Which scholar is associated with the theory of “Structural Realism” or “Neorealism”?
a) John Mearsheimer
b) Karl Marx
c) Kenneth Waltz
d) Francis Fukuyama
Which of the following best describes the concept of “deterrence” in war theory?
a) Winning a war quickly
b) Preventing war through the threat of retaliation
c) Engaging in constant military exercises
d) Reducing military capabilities
Which term refers to war caused by ethnic and religious divisions?
a) Civil war
b) World war
c) Hybrid war
d) Economic war
The “Balance of Power” theory suggests that:
a) Alliances prevent any single nation from dominating others
b) All states should reduce military spending
c) Economic sanctions are the best tool to prevent war
d) Nuclear weapons are necessary for peace
Which school of thought argues that war is a social construct rather than an inevitable reality?
a) Realism
b) Constructivism
c) Marxism
d) Liberalism
The concept of “soft power” in international relations is associated with:
a) Military aggression
b) Cultural influence and diplomacy
c) Nuclear deterrence
d) Economic sanctions
Which war theory suggests that major wars arise when rising powers challenge dominant ones?
a) Power Transition Theory
b) Liberalism
c) Social Constructivism
d) Structural Realism
What is the main goal of peace studies?
a) To justify war
b) To analyze war strategies
c) To understand and promote conflict resolution
d) To develop nuclear weapons
Which of the following is a common criticism of Democratic Peace Theory?
a) Democracies have never fought wars
b) It assumes all democracies behave the same
c) It ignores economic factors
d) It does not account for authoritarian states
The concept of “negative peace” refers to:
a) The absence of direct violence
b) Economic interdependence
c) A peace treaty
d) Strengthening military alliances
Which theory argues that an international governing body can prevent wars?
a) Anarchism
b) Realism
c) Liberal Institutionalism
d) Isolationism
Who developed the theory of “hegemonic stability,” which suggests that global order is maintained by a dominant power?
a) Kenneth Waltz
b) John Mearsheimer
c) Robert Keohane
d) Charles Kindleberger
What does the term “total war” refer to?
a) A war fought only between superpowers
b) A conflict involving all aspects of society, including civilians
c) A war fought using only cyber methods
d) A war limited to diplomatic battles
Which theory suggests that international organizations help promote peace by encouraging cooperation?
a) Realism
b) Constructivism
c) Liberal Institutionalism
d) Power Transition Theory
Which principle is central to Just War Theory?
a) War should have a just cause
b) War should be fought for economic gain
c) Preemptive strikes are always justified
d) War must be fought indefinitely
