47 Questions
What was one of the main goals of the League of Nations?
Maintain world peace through international arbitration
Which ideology advocated for the idea that 'The proletariat has no nation'?
Marxism
Why did the League of Nations collapse in 1916?
Member parties supporting their states' war efforts
According to Lenin, what are the distinctive characteristics of imperialism?
Exploitation of weak nations by powerful ones
What was the main purpose of the Third International (Comintern)?
Serve as a central body for Communist Parties worldwide
'Workers of the world unite' is associated with which movement?
Marxist labor movements
What principle did US President Woodrow Wilson propose to be adopted by nations worldwide?
Self-determination
According to Camilo Osias, what is the vision for the future of global governance?
A human order where individuality is conserved and democracy is the way of life
Which philosopher dreamed of a 'United States of Europe'?
Kant
What did US President Woodrow Wilson and other statesmen organize that reflects the pluralized philosophy discussed in the text?
League of Nations
According to Camilo Osias, what should be the political form in the envisioned human order?
Republicanism
Which vision did Tennyson have for global governance in his 'Parliament of Man' concept?
'Federation of the World'
What did the Fascists believe in, according to the text?
The primacy of ethnic majorities
Why were colonized regions largely ignored by the international community during the Concert-era?
International lawyers did not consider colonies part of the same legal terrain
What event divided the world into First World, Second World, and Third World after WWII?
Cold War
Why did imperial powers weaken after WWII?
Wartime defeats
What was the main purpose of the Security Council within the postwar institution?
Maintaining peace and security
Why was decolonization significant in the growth of the postwar institution compared to the League?
Decolonization exposed weaknesses of imperial powers
What does Francis Fukuyama suggest about the modern political institutions in industrialized countries?
People living in those countries lack awareness of their historical development
In the context of international relations, what does it mean for a state to be considered sovereign?
It has independence and autonomy in its decision-making
Which historical period does Luard identify as the inception of the age of religion?
1400 to 1559
How do international organizations like the UN contribute to world politics according to the text?
By facilitating relations between sovereign states
What was a key characteristic of the age of dynasties from 1400 to 1559 in Europe?
Royal houses competing for control based on kinship
How does the text describe the backdrop of European history during most of the past millennium?
Defined by constant warring and conflict
Why does the author emphasize that colonialism is not limited to its classic form?
To showcase the various guises in which colonialism can appear.
Which term best represents the unity and cooperation among developing countries against neocolonial intervention?
Third world solidarity
In what ways does modern colonialism manifest itself according to the text?
Via economic control, intellectual control, and physical presence by a foreign community.
Why does the author argue that colonialism must be eradicated from the earth?
Due to colonialism's ability to adapt and present itself in various forms.
What characterizes the enemy of colonialism according to the text?
Persistence and skill in holding onto its gains.
What event is designated as the start of the age of Nationalism according to Luard?
The Philippines' case of nationalism
Which religious groups were often at war during the age of Nationalism?
Protestants and Orthodox
What effect did the rise of nationalism have on the Westphalian order in the 19th century?
It solidified the Westphalian order
What was a key characteristic of nations in the new age of Nationalism?
Better alignment with nations
Which historical event is considered to have established the first version of the modern international order?
The Treaty of Westphalia in 1648
What distinguished the states in the age of Nationalism from those in the preceding age?
'Nation' as a concept for governance
What was the main function of the League of Nations, as discussed in the text?
To maintain world peace through international arbitration
Which concept did Karl Marx advocate for with the idea 'The proletariat has no nation'?
An international approach is essential for workers' rights
What was a key factor that led to the dissolution of the Third International (Comintern)?
Conflict with Allied Powers
How did Lenin describe imperialism based on the text?
A form of decaying capitalism
What significant achievement was associated with the organization of labor and socialist parties in Europe?
Achieving an 8-hour working day
What were the key principles behind the founding of the League of Nations, as mentioned in the text?
Promotion of global democracy and world peace through arbitration
US President Woodrow Wilson proposed that nations should adopt the doctrine of President Monroe in order to:
allow each nation to determine its own political system without interference.
Which vision was advocated by Kant in relation to global governance?
A 'United States of Europe.'
What principle does the pluralized philosophy discussed in the text aim to achieve?
Preservation of individuality and republicanism.
In the context of global governance, what did Camilo Osias suggest as the political form within the human order?
Democracy as the political form.
What did Voltaire dream of in relation to European governance?
'European Diet' for regional cooperation.
What was Woodrow Wilson's proposal related to the polity of nations and peoples?
Endorsing self-determination and non-interference.
Explore the origins and foundations of the League of Nations, including ideas from Kant, Mazzini, and Wilson about international principles, cooperation among nation-states, and global democracy. Learn how the League aimed to maintain world peace through international arbitration.
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