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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Regionalisation</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has expanded in the post-Cold War world?

    <p>NATO</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main objective of the UN Charter?

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

    What marked the beginning of the current international community?

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

    What marked the end of the Cold War?

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

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