The Modern World History: Explore Peace and Conflict in the Modern Era

Question 1

What is the term for the perspective that war is an inherent and unavoidable aspect of human nature?

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Realism

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Liberalism

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Constructivism

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Marxism

Question 2

What is the term for the academic field that examines the relationship between war, peace, and society?

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Peace and conflict studies

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Strategic studies

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International relations

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Sociology of war

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary cause of the outbreak of World War II?

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The invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany

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The rise of fascism and militarism in Europe

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The failure of the League of Nations to resolve international disputes

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The appeasement policy adopted by Britain and France towards Nazi Germany

Question 4

Which aspect is NOT a characteristic of liberal peacebuilding?

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Deployment of military force for coercive purposes

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Emphasis on democratic governance and human rights

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Promotion of economic liberalization and growth

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Focus on long-term stability and reconciliation

Question 5

The concept of 'just war' originated during which historical period?

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Medieval era

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Ancient Greek era

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Enlightenment era

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Twentieth century

Question 6

The 'responsibility to protect' doctrine emerged as a response to which significant event(s)?

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A combination of the above

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The Rwandan genocide

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The Srebrenica massacre

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The Bosnian War

Question 7

Which characteristic is NOT associated with the concept of 'new wars'?

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Predominance of interstate conflicts

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Increased involvement of non-state armed groups

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Employment of irregular warfare tactics

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Absence of clear geographical boundaries

Question 8

Who is credited with popularizing the concept of 'soft power'?

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Joseph Nye

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Samuel Huntington

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Robert Keohane

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Kenneth Waltz

Question 9

The primary responsibility of the United Nations Security Council is to:

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Maintain international peace and security

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Promote global economic development

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Protect human rights worldwide

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Resolve territorial disputes between nations

Question 10

Who is considered the 'Father of Peace Research'?

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Johan Galtung

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Immanuel Kant

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Hugo Grotius

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Martin Luther King Jr.

Question 11

The term 'negative peace' refers to:

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The mere absence of armed conflict

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The presence of a just and equitable society

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The promotion of international cooperation

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The prevention of war through diplomacy

Question 12

The United Nations was established primarily in response to which major global conflict?

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World War II

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World War I

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The Korean War

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The Cold War

Question 13

Which of the following is considered a form of 'non-violent resistance'?

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Civil disobedience

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Terrorism

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Armed insurrection

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Propaganda

Question 14

The concept of 'human security' prioritizes:

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Protecting individuals from various threats to their well-being

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Enhancing national sovereignty

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Promoting economic growth

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Enforcing international law

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental aspect of 'human security'?

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Military strength

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Economic stability

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Protection from threats

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Environmental protection

Question 16

In post-conflict societies, which peacebuilding strategy has the highest likelihood of achieving long-term peace and stability?

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A comprehensive approach that combines all three strategies

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Power-sharing agreements

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Peacekeeping operations

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Transitional justice processes

Question 17

Who is regarded as the father of modern political realism?

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Niccolò Machiavelli

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Jean Bodin

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Hugo Grotius

Question 18

What was the primary objective of the League of Nations?

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To maintain peace and prevent war

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To settle international disputes

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To promote economic cooperation

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To establish a global government

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT considered a significant consequence of the Cold War?

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Renewed economic growth in Europe

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Ideological competition between superpowers

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Nuclear arms build-up

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Proxy wars in developing countries

Question 20

What is the primary purpose of the United Nations Security Council?

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To maintain international peace and security

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To resolve humanitarian crises

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To promote human rights

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To facilitate economic development

Question 21

What is a central aim of peace education?

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To equip individuals with knowledge, skills and values to prevent and resolve conflicts peacefully

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To end all wars

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To create a global system of governance

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To disseminate pacifist ideologies

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a recognized approach to peacebuilding?

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Military intervention

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Community development and reconciliation

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Education and awareness-raising

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Conflict mediation and resolution

Question 23

What is the central objective of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) principle?

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To protect populations from genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing

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To intervene in conflicts for humanitarian purposes

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To promote democracy and human rights