UN Charter to End of Cold War

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What is the primary purpose of intergovernmental organisations?

  • To maintain peace and security globally
  • To provide military aid to member states
  • To perform activities delegated by states (correct)
  • To promote economic development in third world countries

How many intergovernmental organisations exist currently?

  • Less than 50
  • More than 400 (correct)
  • Over 100
  • Around 200

What marked the end of the Cold War?

  • Collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989 (correct)
  • End of World War II in 1945
  • Dissolution of NATO in 1990
  • Signing of the UN Charter in 1945

What happened to most former socialist states after the end of the Cold War?

<p>They joined Western bodies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a growing trend in the post-Cold War world?

<p>Regionalisation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the impact of terrorism in the post-Cold War world?

<p>It has devastated the international community (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has expanded in the post-Cold War world?

<p>NATO (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been a feature of the post-Cold War world?

<p>A decline in the role of the UN in maintaining peace and security (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the United Nations after World War II?

<p>To maintain peace and prevent future wars (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the collapse of colonial empires after 1960?

<p>The emergence of the Third World countries and Communist states as the majority (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the UN Charter?

<p>To prevent war and maintain peace (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 5 countries with veto power in the UN?

<p>They had a significant influence on the UN's decision-making process (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the decline of European colonial powers?

<p>The domestic unrest in colonial powers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the UN in maintaining peace and security?

<p>To prevent war and settle international disputes peacefully (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the changes in the international community after 1960?

<p>The emergence of the Third World countries and Communist states as the majority (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the United Nations in the post-Cold War world order?

<p>It played a crucial role in maintaining peace and security (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of World War I in Europe?

<p>Europe was devastated and ruined, with millions of deaths and injuries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Soviet Revolution?

<p>It marked a significant shift in the global balance of power, with the emergence of a rival ideology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main principle of the Soviet Union's international relations?

<p>Assisting working-class and communist parties globally (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marked the beginning of the current international community?

<p>The Peace of Westphalia in 1648 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of World War I on Europe's global role?

<p>Europe's leading role in global politics began to decline (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the UN Charter?

<p>It established the principles of sovereignty and non-interference (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Cold War on global politics?

<p>It created a bipolar world order, with two rival ideologies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marked the end of the Cold War?

<p>The fall of the Berlin Wall (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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