Quiz 1 (World Politics)

14.10.2023

I. Answer the following questions? (17 marks)

1. What are the four features of a state? (2 marks)

2. What is theory? (1 mark)
3. What are the features of a good theory? (2 marks)
4. What are the long forms of NGOs and MNCs? (2 marks)
5. What are the four elements of realism? (2 marks)
6. What are the basic five social values? (2 marks)
7. What is protectionism? (2 marks)
8. What is the difference between organizations and institutions? (2 marks)
9. What does balance of power mean? (1 mark)
10. When did the first World War start and end? (1 mark)

II. Choose whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F). (13
marks)

1. IR only became an academic discipline in the late twentieth century.

2. IR stands for International Relations.
3. Independent states are not affected by the state system.
4. Antarctica is a sovereign state.
5. People often become aware of fundamental values like security and freedom during times
of crisis.
6. All states are likely to be peaceful and non-threatening.
7. Military power is not considered a necessity for most states.
8. Economic interdependence among countries can promote overall wealth and freedom.
9. States are not concerned with maintaining international order and justice.
10. The state system is primarily a political and military world.
11. The Cuban missile crisis of 1962 had no impact on public awareness.
12. According to realist ideas, international relations are conflictual and ultimately resolved
by war.
13. Realists believe that progress can be made in international politics comparable to that in
domestic political life.
III. Give the meanings of the following words in Tai. (10 marks)

1. Mainstream
2. Classical
3. Pessimistic
4. Integration
5. Subjective
6. Empirical
7. Isolation
8. Interdependence
9. Objective
10. Secession