Global Trend Chapter 1 Quiz and Flashcards: International Relations

What does studying international relations enable students and professionals to do?

When was the first university chair of international relations founded?

How was the study of international relations originally perceived?

What dimension is it impossible to isolate our experiences and transactions from?

What does the interconnectedness of the world refer to?

What is noted as the most influential force in international affairs?

Nationalism has been used for all of the following EXCEPT:

What is the main distinction between a nation and a state as described in the text?

The year 1861 marked the unification of which country that was previously divided into separate city-states?

What event in 1918 acknowledged self-determination as a right for nations?

Which philosopher coined the term 'inter-national' in 1783?

What was the purpose of the Congress of Vienna in 1815?

'Nationalism in the first part of the nineteenth century was a liberal sentiment concerning __________.'

'The idea of self-determination undermined the political legitimacy of Europe's ________.'

'Revival of nationalism is happening across the world with the post-cold war assertions of ______ as potent forces in world politics.'

Conceptualizing Nationalism, Nations, and States

Nationalism is the most influential force in international affairs, contributing to:
- Outbreak of revolutions and wars across the globe
- Collapse of age-old empires
- Marker for new borders and emergence of new states
- Reshaping and reinforcing regimes in history
A nation is a historical entity that evolves organically from similar ethnic communities, revealed through myths, legends, and songs.
A nation is distinct from a state, constituting a community of people joined by shared identity and common social practices.
Nationalism is the doctrine that asserts the nation as the basic political unit in organizing society.

Historical Development of Nationalism

The American Revolution (1776) and French Revolution (1789) provided models for other nationalists to follow.
The French Revolution marked a shift from the old regime to a new social order, where the nation was governed by the people.
The Congress of Vienna (1815) attempted to return Europe to its pre-revolutionary ways, but nationalist sentiments continued to grow.
Nationalism in the 19th century was a liberal sentiment concerning self-determination, undermining the political legitimacy of Europe's empires.

Evolution of International Relations

The term "international" was coined by Jeremy Bentham in 1783.
After World War I, most people in Europe formed their own nation-states, with self-determination acknowledged as a right.
The inter-national system continued to operate similarly to the Westphalian inter-state system.
However, nationalism's implication and essence are highly questioned in international politics.

Understanding International Relations

The world is interconnected, geographically, intellectually, and socially.
Studying international relations enables better comprehension of daily news, analysis of events, and understanding policy-makers' actions.
The study of international relations was initially seen as a branch of law, philosophy, or history, with the first university chair founded in 1919 at the University of Wales.

Explore key concepts in Chapter One of Global Trend, such as the meanings of nationalism, nations, and states. Learn about the significance of nationalism in international affairs, including its role in revolutions, wars, and the formation of new borders.