History of International Relations: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which key principle was established by the Treaty of Westphalia (1648)?

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The sovereignty of states

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The right of religious freedom

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The balance of power

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The principle of non-intervention

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the realist school of international relations?

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Cooperation between states is always possible

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States are the primary actors in international politics

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States act rationally in pursuit of their interests

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Power is a central factor in international relations

Question 3

What was the main factor driving the outbreak of the Cold War?

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Ideological rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union

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Economic competition

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Nuclear proliferation

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Nationalist movements in Europe

Question 4

Which concept is central to realist international relations theory?

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States are the dominant actors in international relations

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Cooperation among states is always possible

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International law is universally binding

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Global governance is desirable and attainable

Question 5

What is the primary function of the International Court of Justice?

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To interpret international law

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To prosecute individuals for war crimes

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To enforce international agreements

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To resolve territorial disputes

Question 6

Which treaty formally ended the Thirty Years' War and established the principles of modern diplomacy?

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The Peace of Westphalia

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The Treaty of Paris

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The Concert of Europe

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The Treaty of Versailles

Question 7

In ancient Greece, which two city-states engaged in a protracted conflict known as the Peloponnesian War?

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Athens and Sparta

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Sparta and Thebes

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Athens and Corinth

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Thebes and Corinth

Question 8

Which prominent political philosopher and diplomat emphasized the need for a balance of power in international affairs?

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Niccolò Machiavelli

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Immanuel Kant

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John Locke

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Karl Marx

Question 9

During the Cuban Missile Crisis, who was the President of the United States?

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John F. Kennedy

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Richard Nixon

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Ronald Reagan

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

Question 10

Which international organization plays a central role in maintaining international peace and security?

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United Nations

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World Trade Organization

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International Monetary Fund

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Question 11

Which principle is central to liberal institutionalism in international relations?

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International cooperation can mitigate conflict

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States are the only legitimate actors in the international system

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Power is the sole determinant of state behavior

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Conflict is an unavoidable aspect of international relations

Question 12

The primary characteristic of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union was:

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Ideological competition

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Direct military confrontation

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Nuclear brinkmanship

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Economic integration

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT considered a core element of the concept of national interest in international relations theory?

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Political ideology

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Territorial integrity

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Economic prosperity

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National security

Question 14

Which intellectual movement during the Renaissance era challenged traditional views on religious and political authority, leading to major shifts in international relations?

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Humanism

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Scholasticism

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Mysticism

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Mercantilism

Question 15

Which treaty established the European Economic Community (EEC), the forerunner of the European Union?

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Treaty of Rome (1957)

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Treaty of Paris (1951)

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Maastricht Treaty (1992)

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Lisbon Treaty (2007)

Question 16

Which of the following is a key concept of constructivism in international relations?

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Ideas and norms influence state actions.

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Material interests drive state behavior.

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Power determines the global order.

Question 17

Which ancient Greek historian is considered the father of international relations, especially known for his work, "The Peloponnesian Wars"?

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Thucydides

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Plato

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Euripides

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Aristotle

Question 18

What was the primary goal of the United Nations, as outlined in its founding charter?

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Maintain international peace and security

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Foster cultural cooperation

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Protect human rights

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Promote economic development

Question 19

Which theoretical perspective in international relations emphasizes the role of power and national interest in shaping interactions between states?

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Realism

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Liberalism

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Feminism

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Constructivism

Question 20

Which major event is widely recognized as symbolizing the end of the Cold War era?

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Fall of the Berlin Wall

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Yalta Conference

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Cuban Missile Crisis

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Vietnam War

Question 21

What term describes an international system in which power is relatively evenly distributed among a limited number of major states?

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Multipolarity

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Unipolarity

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Hegemony

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Concert of Powers