Introduction to International Relations Ara 11. Deneme Sınavı
Toplam 20 Soru1.Soru
Which one of the below is not a direct result of a natural disaster?
War |
Homelessness |
Disease |
Displacement |
Threat for the neighboring community |
Homelessness, disease, and displacement can all be a direct result of a natural disaster. Such disasters threaten a local community but also the neighboring community. The correct answer is A.
2.Soru
Which of the following theorists authored the Leviathan?
Edward H. Carr |
Niccolo Machiavelli |
Thucydides |
Hans Morgenthau |
Thomas Hobbes |
Although all of the above are prominent scholars of IR and authors of works well known in the discipline, it was Thomas Hobbes who wrote the Leviathan, which was first published in 1651.
3.Soru
United Nations: I.Takes an action if international peace is in danger. II.Impairs the right of self-defense of a country if an armed attack occurs against one from UN. III.Interferes elections and governments if it thinks it can ruin international peace. Which of above can be said about UN?
I-II |
II-III |
I-III |
Only I |
Only III |
The answer is A because III is a violation of international law.
4.Soru
Which of the concepts below can be defined as the difference regarding values relevant to a society, between at least two decisive and directly involved actors?
Humanitarian Assistance |
Morals and Ethics |
The Ecological Framework |
International Law |
Political Conflict |
A political conflict is a difference regarding values relevant to a society, between at least two decisive and directly involved actors, being carried out using observable and interrelated conflict means that lie beyond established regulatory procedures and threaten a core state function or the order of international law, or hold out the prospect to do so. Political conflicts constitute a subtype of social conflict.
5.Soru
- Preemptive self-defense
- Anticipatory self-defence
- to attack others to prevent an attack that has not yet occurred
Which of the above is/are prohibited by the United Nations?
I |
II |
III |
I and III |
I, II and III |
One question of the ‘use of force’ in preventing war or attack has long been debated in international law. The United Nations prohibits preemptive self-defense or anticipatory self-defense. In other words, according to the United Nations language, nations and alliances should not attack others to prevent an attack that has not yet occurred. As also understood from the information given the correct answer is E. All options have same meaning.
6.Soru
I. Refugees or Internally Displaced Persons
II. Group Grievance
III. Poverty and Economic Decline
IV. Security Apparatus
Which of the above are among the 'Social indicators' in the Fragile States Index?
I. Refugees or Internally Displaced Persons
II. Group Grievance
III. Poverty and Economic Decline
IV. Security Apparatus
Which of the above are among the 'Social indicators' in the Fragile States Index?
I and II |
II and III |
III and IV |
I and IV |
II and IV |
The Fragile States Index (2015) ranked United Nations member-states on the following capabilities and characteristics, each valued at ten points for a total of 120:
Social Indicators:
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Demographic Pressures
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Refugees or Internally Displaced Persons
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Group Grievance
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Human Flight and Brain Drain
Economic Indicators:
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Uneven Economic Development
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Poverty and Economic Decline
Political and Military Indicators:
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State Legitimacy
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Public Services
-
Human Rights and Rule of Law
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Security Apparatus
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Factionalized Elites
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External Intervention The correct answer is A.
7.Soru
Which of the following is related to the creation of "a twodimensional collective security mechanism"?
The Congress of Vienna |
The Concert of Europe |
The Congress of Paris |
The Bismarckian System |
The Metternich System |
The Metternich System 1815-1848:
The struggle between conservative monarchies and revolutionary movements had a profound impact on the nature of European politics in the 19th century. After 1815, European states were not only restored as monarchies but were also committed to collectively preserve the monarchical nature of the international system. To that end, they constructed a twodimensional
collective security mechanism. The correct answer is E.
8.Soru
Which of the following is not one of the new ideas that France became the center of during the Enlightenment of the 18th century?
Liberty |
Citizenship |
Equality |
Fraternity |
Loyalty to the king |
Political revolution was one of the developments that took place in France in the late 18th century. During the Enlightenment of the eighteenth century, France became the center for new ideas, especially liberty, citizenship, equality, fraternity, and patriotism. Against a background of a severe economic crisis, military reversals, and a series of poor harvests, the French Revolution began in 1789. It first sought to end the absolutist rule of Louis XVI and the vicious feudal system of estates or castes. The correct answer is E.
9.Soru
I. Dominance
II. Reciprocity
III. Identity
IV. Alliance
According to Goldstein and Pevehouse, which of the principles above address potential solutions to uncooperative relations among countries?
I. Dominance
II. Reciprocity
III. Identity
IV. Alliance
According to Goldstein and Pevehouse, which of the principles above address potential solutions to uncooperative relations among countries?
only I and II |
only I and III |
only II and III |
I, II, and III |
I, II, and IV |
Three basic principles address potential solutions to uncooperative relations among countries: (1) dominance; (2) reciprocity; and (3) identity, according to Goldstein and Pevehouse.
In dominance, there is a hierarchy, with those at the top of the hierarchy controlling those below them. the correct answer is D.
Reciprocity, on the other hand, addresses the collective goods challenge by rewarding actions that contribute to the group good, and by punishing those behaviors that are simply self-interested.
Finally, identity means that states redefine their interests and make a sacrifice for the group possible.
10.Soru
It is formally defined as a group of sovereign states associated by their own choices, and linked by common interests and objectives. Which following notions does the definition above belong to?
Commonwealth |
Leviathan |
Sovereign |
Anarchy |
Paradigm |
Commonwealth is formally defined as a group of sovereign states associated by their own choices, and linked by common interests and objectives (Evans and Newnham, 1998, 82-84). The correct answer is A.
11.Soru
Which level analyisis in international relations is concerned with the type of government?
İndividual |
system |
domestic |
Global |
State |
The type of government matters in the state level of analyisis
12.Soru
- A new ransomware virus -- “Wannacry”
- Yellow River Flood
- Bhola Cyclone
- Homelessness
Which of the above are the examples of a natural threat to environmental security?
I and II |
I and III |
II and III |
III and IV |
I and IV |
Yellow River Flood and Bhola Cyclone are the examples of a natural threat to environmental security. The correct answer is C.
A new ransomware virus -- “Wannacry” is a cyber attack. Homelessness, disease, and displacement can all be a direct result of a natural disaster. Such disasters threaten a local community but also the neighboring community.
13.Soru
What are the characteristics of the new international system during the post-cold war?
I. The international system has become multi-polar.
II. The USA acts as if there is unipolar international system holding the power.
III. Increasing military and economic powers lead to hold more power in the international system.
IV. States avoid wars no matter how much powerful they are.
I, II, III |
II, III |
III, IV |
II, IV |
Only IV |
The book states that the internation system has an evident unipolarity while the states move towards multipolarity at the sub-systemic level. Such a movement may always have a tendency to trigger another Cold War era. That is why IV is not considered as one of the characteristics of the Post Cold War era.
14.Soru
Which is the most direct and observed result of natural disasters?
Disease |
Displacement |
Deaths |
Damage |
Mudslides |
The most direct and observed result of natural disasters is displacement
15.Soru
Which of the following state/states the core of international security?
I. Any country can invade another country to maintain security.
II. No one country can invade another country to maintain security.
III. If political indepence is in question, countries can declare war.
I, II, III |
Only I |
Only II |
Only III |
I, II |
United Nations state that “all members shall refrai in their international relations fro the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner consistent with the purposes of the United Nations”.
16.Soru
Which of the following security types is defined as 'the endeavor of states to ensure security for their citizens?'
Financial security |
Cybersecurity |
Human security |
Environmental security |
International security |
Securtiy is defined around five keywords:
• Security: The quality or state of being secure, with freedom from danger, fear or anxiety,
• International Security: The endeavor of states to ensure security for their citizens,
• Use of Force: When aggression, war, and other types of force are utilized, forming alliances and adopting overarching documents that include language which will secure the international system and protect global citizenry,
• Human Security: Security from threats that challenge survival (such as disease, catastrophes, terrorism, and poverty),
• Environmental Security: The need to protect humans from natural disasters and extreme weather events (such as tsunamis, earthquakes, tornadoes, and floods) that threaten human life,
• Cybersecurity: Protecting technology, data, and information from malicious
use or corruption arising from the use of computers and the Internet.
17.Soru
Which of the following is not one of the results of worldwide recession of 2008?
Sanctions against Russia and Iran created further unsettling conditions. |
The society of nations justifiably felt threatened and, most would agree, with good cause |
Migrants into Europe placed European states in a difficult position |
Populism and nationalism pose their own sets of challenges |
Nationalist leaders became more belligerent about protecting their sovereign nation-states |
The worldwide recession of 2008 changed international relations and relevant institutions. Attitudes changed markedly toward the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Sanctions put into place against Russia, Iran, and other states created further unsettling conditions. Migrants into Europe, particularly from Africa’s war-torn states, have placed European states in a difficult position regarding their acceptance of these migrants and the impact they may make on European cultures, societies, and economies. Populism and nationalism also pose their own sets of challenges, with nationalist leaders becoming more belligerent about protecting their sovereign nation-states.
18.Soru
What is the main goal of Warsaw Pact?
To protect international peace. |
To develop multicultural relations. |
To improve Soviet Union's economy. |
To create Soviet Union's alliances. |
To support Soviet Union's environmental security. |
The answer is D
19.Soru
What is defined below?
"The study of concepts,assumptions, and principles used to define, explain, and assess political events, behaviors, and institutions."
Political theory |
Paradigm |
Sovereignty |
Political philosophy |
Bandwagoning |
The quotation gives the definition of political theory.
20.Soru
I. The war reparations brought the German economy to the verge of collapse. II. Revolutionary upheavals broke out in virtually every defeated European state. III. To end the turmoil in the defeated states, the United States and Britain proposed a plan that would guarantee recovery of the German economy and the normalization of German foreign policy. IV. Winning nations couldn't give up their desire to invade losing sides completely. Which of the above are the serious problems that emerged in the international system after WWI despite the League of Nations' efforts?
only I and II |
only I and III |
only II and III |
I, II, and III |
I, II, and IV |
After the Paris Peace Conference in January 1919, hopes for a new world emerged; the League of Nations would resolve all international disputes peacefully.
However, serious problems in the international system emerged, overwhelming the League’s efforts.
- First, the war reparations brought the German economy to the verge of collapse.
- Second, revolutionary upheavals broke out in virtually every defeated European state. -
- Third, to end the turmoil in the defeated states, the United States and Britain proposed a plan that would guarantee recovery of the German economy and the normalization of German foreign policy. The correct answer is D.
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