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## Dr. Carl E. Balita Review Center Classified Examination for Critical Test Analysis - General Education - The Contemporary World **WARNING:** This material is protected by Copyright Laws. Unauthorized use shall be prosecuted in the full extent of the Philippine Laws. For exclusive use of CBRC rev...

## Dr. Carl E. Balita Review Center Classified Examination for Critical Test Analysis - General Education - The Contemporary World **WARNING:** This material is protected by Copyright Laws. Unauthorized use shall be prosecuted in the full extent of the Philippine Laws. For exclusive use of CBRC reviewees only ### Multiple Choice Questions 1. The intensification of the interconnection of the countries in the world. * A. Imperialism * B. Hegemony * C. Globalization * D. Comparative Advantage 2. The highest decision-making body of United Nations * A. Security Council * B. Secretariat * C. General Assembly * D. International Court of Justice 3. The multilateral military agreement of the countries in North America and Europe * A. ASEAN * B. NATO * C. OPEC * D. APEC 4. Which of the following multilateral organization is different among the group? * A. OPEC * B. ASEAN * C. G8 * D. APEC 5. The current UN general secretary * A. Christine Lagare * B. Ban Ki Moon * C. Aung San Suu Kyi * D. Antonio Guterres 6. During the Cold War, which country challenged the supremacy of US? * A. China * B. USSR * C. Japan * D. United Kingdom 7. The conference which convened to offer solution on economic problems after the Second World War * A. Breton Wood Conference * B. Washington Conference * C. Geneva Conference * D. Paris Conference 8. The treaty which ended the First World War * A. Treaty of Paris * B. Treaty of Versailles * C. Treaty of Nanking * D. Treaty of Potsdam 9. The Global Financial Institution which aims to eradicate poverty Information * A. World Bank * B. World Trade Organization * C. International Monetary Fund * D. BIMP-EAGA 10. Which of the following country is not part of United Nation Security Council? * A. Russia * B. China * C. USA * D. Australia 11. The International Organization which founded to facilitate the world trade * A. OPEC * B. WTO * C. G8 * D. ASEAN 12. The international currency resulted from the Breton Wood conference * A. Peso * B. Yuan * C. US Dollar * D. Yen 13. The organ of United Nation designed to help newly independent country * A. Trusteeship Council * B. United Nation Security Council * C. Secretariat * D. General Assembly 14. The author of the book entitled *The End of History* * A. Francis Fukuyama * B. Samuel S. Huntington * C. Alvin Toffler * D. Jean Baudillard 15. The treaty which ended the Second World War * A. Treaty of Paris * B. Treaty of Potsdam * C. Treaty of Shimonoseki * D. Treaty of Versailles 16. The perspective which believe that globalization had a positive impact to the world economy * A. Skeptics * B. Hyper-Globalist * C. Tranformalist * D. Mercantilist 17. Which of the following is not an objective of ASEAN? * A. To maintain the peace in the region * B. To poster the trading within the region * C. To protect the region against military aggression * D. To develop the culture within the region 18. All of the following are the characteristics of the countries under the Global North except * A. High Human Development Index * B. High population * C. High Gross National Product * D. Low Corruption Index 19. The following countries are part of Global South except? * A. Mexico * B. Brazil * C. Malaysia * D. South Korea 20. The total number of Sustainable Development Goal * A. 14 * B. 16 * C. 15 * D. 17 21. The Philippines has a territorial dispute against China. What organ of UN will offer recommendation to end the conflict * A. International Court of Justice * B. Secretariat * C. Trusteeship Council * D. General Assembly 22. What is the source of conflict in the modern world according to Samuel S. Huntington? * A. Trade * B. Politics * C. Culture * D. Technology 23. The following are the characteristics of the countries under the Global South except * A. High GNP * B. High Population * C. High Corruption Index * D. Low Human Development Index 24. The leader of USSR during its disintegration during the 1990's * A. Borris Yeltsin * B. Vladimir Putin * C. Mikhail Gorvachev * D. Vladimir Lenin 25. Which of the following war resulted from the Cold War? * A. India-Pakistan War * B. Iraq-Iran War * C. Ukraine-Russian War * D. Korean War 26. The father of Communism * A. Karl Marx * B. Josef Stalin * C. Adam Smith * D. Mao Zedong 27. The date of the signing of the United Nation Declaration * A. October 15, 1945 * B. October 16, 1945 * C. October 17, 1945 * D. October 24, 1945 28. Which of the following country is not part of the QUAD? * A. India * B. Japan * C. China * D. Australia 29. The current secretary general of World Trade Organization and the first African sec gen of WTO * A. Ngozi Okonjo-Iwaela * B. Christine Lagarte * C. Ban Ki Moon * D. Antonio Guterres 30. The stateless people in Myanmar * A. Taliban * B. Rohimyans * C. Indians * D. Aryans 31. They believe that globalization had only negative impact to the different countries * A. Hyperglobalist * B. Transformationalist * C. Skeptics * D. Positivist 32. The General Secretary of NATO * A. Jen Stoltenberg * B. Antonio Gutteres * C. Vladimir Putin * D. Mikhail Gorbachev 33. All of the following are members of Allied Powers during the Second World War except from * A. Italy * B. USA * C. Great Britain * D. France 34. The treaty which ended the First World War * A. Potsdam * B. Versailles * C. Nanking * D. Pamunjon 35. Which of the following is not an effect of the Breton Wood Conference? * A. Creation of the World Bank * B. Creation of International Monetary Fund * C. Creation of World Trade Organization * D. Creation of Association of South East Asian Nation 36. The international institution which regulates the world trading * A. World Bank * B. International Monetary Fund * C. World Trade Organization * D. North Atlantic Treaty Organization 37. The organ of United Nations which settle the territorial dispute between different countries * A. General Assembly * B. International Court of Justice * C. Trusteeship Council * D. Security Council 38. The newest member of Association of South East Asiar Nation * A. Thailand * B. Singapore * C. Indonesia * D. East Timor 39. The policy of Mikhail Gorbachev which resulted to the disintegration of USSR * A. Iron Curtain * B. Perestroika * C. Open Door Policy * D. Sphere of Influence 40. The basis of the division of Korea * A. 17th parallel * B. 24th parallel * C. 38th parallel * D. 40th parallel 41. Which of the following war resulted from the difference in religion * A. Vietnam War * B. Korean War * C. India-Pakistan War * D. Iraq-Iran War 42. The following are the functions of International Monetary fund except * A. Avoid the coming of the World War Three * B. Foster global monetary cooperation * C. Secure financial stability * D. Facilitate international trade 43. The treaty which ended the Second World War * A. Potsdam * B. Versailles * C. Shimonoseki * D. Paris 44. Which of the following is the impact of Globalization to the third World Countries * A. The increase in the investments of the oligarch * B. The developing countries became consumer of the products of the west * C. the developing countries gain economic stability and solution in economic deficits * D. All of the above 45. A regime where the currency price of a nation is set by the forex market based on supply and demand relative to other currencies * A. Fixed Currency * B. Floating Currency * C. Budget deficit * D. Monetary movement 46. Which of the following show the concept of unipolarity * A. USSR and USA had rivalry of power * B. USA became the sole power after the disintegration of USSR * C. The domination of Spain and Portugal of naval power * D. the intensification of the international trade 47. The Philippines experienced the four waves of colonization. Because of this the Filipino suffered for the loss of identity. Which of the following term best describe the conditions of the Philippines? * A. Weapon State * B. Colonial Mentality * C. Torn Country * D. Base Culture 48. The Director of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation * A. Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria * B. Ban Ki Moon * C. Antonio Gutteres * D. Lee Kuan Yew 49. Which of the following is not a trading organization * A. EU * B. OPEC * C. APEC * D. BIMP-EAGA 50. The following is part of the problem encountered after the Breton Wood conference except from? * A. debt crisis * B. Triffin dilemma * C. globalization * D. World War II 51. Which of the following statements would BEST describe globalization? * A. It is the process of pure economic Integration * B. It is a complex process of economic, political, and cultural interactions * C. It is the American project of imperialism * D. It is the historical event that aims for human coexistence 52. Why is globalization considered to be an "intensification" of Interactions in the world? * A. Because it has increased its Intensity as compared to its historical precedents * B. Because it has continued to become more dangerous * C. Because it has been a complex phenomenon * D. Because It has become a very problematic phenomenon 53. Which among these statements would BEST refer to the economic aspect of globalization? * A. It refers to the international wars and conflicts * B. It refers to the migration of people from one place to another * C. It refers to the resolution of political disputes * D. It refers to the process of trade and capital mobilization 54. Which among these statements would BEST refer to the political aspect of globalization? * A. It refers to the spread of religion from one country to another * B. It refers to the migration of people from one place to another * C. It refers to the process of trade and capital mobilization * D. It refers to the international wars and conflicts 55. Which of the following is TRUE for social or cultural globalization? * A. It refers to the international wars and conflicts * B. It refers to the migration of people from one place to another * C. It refers to the resolution of political disputes * D. It refers to the process of trade and capital mobilization 56. Which of the following is NOT TRUE for the hyperglobalist perspective? * A. Globalization is good for all countries * B. Globalization is not purely economic * C. Globalization involves trade and capital mobilization * D. Globalization creates opportunities for market integration 57. Which of the following would BEST refer to the skeptic perspective on globalization? * A. Globalization is a real phenomenon * B. Globalization is equal to internationalization * C. Globalization is a Western project * D. Globalization is an Eastern project 58. Which of the following statements would refer to a transformationalist perspective on globalization? * A. Globalization has spread out American ideals * B. Globalization has promoted global integration * C. Globalization has transformed the lives of people * D. All of the above 59. Which of the following statements would BEST describe the Bretton Woods system? * A. The system was established after the First World War to establish international order * B. The system was established after the Second World War to create further economic problems * C. The system was established after the Second World War to facilitate the reconstruction and development of states * D. The system was established after the First World War to promote liberal ideas 60. Which is NOT TRUE about the World Bank? * A. It is formerly known as the International Monetary Fund * B. Its main aim is to provide development assistance for devastated countries * C. It aims to establish economic stability in the world * D. It creates opportunities for poor countries to develop 61. Among these statements, which of the following would BEST explain the aim of the IMF? * A. The IMF controls the international financial architecture * B. The IMF is considered the lender of last resort * C. The IMF creates opportunities for rich countries to become richer * D. The IMF is an all-powerful global financial institution 62. What could be the MOST POSSIBLE reason why the ITO (International Trade Organization) was not ratified while GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) was? * A. Because the United States has protectionist policies * B. Because the ITO is clearly an inefficient global institution * C. Because GATT is the better alternative than ITO * D. Because the ITO is difficult organization to manage 63. Which among these statements would NOT describe the Washington Consensus? * A. It promoted neo-liberal economics * B. It was the perceived solution to the Debt Crisis of 1980s * C. It was a decision made from the higher-ups from the United States and their allies * D. It promoted the self-determination of states when it comes to development 64. Which of these statements would BEST refer to neo-liberalism? * A. It is an economic ideology that promotes state control of the market * B. It is an economic ideology that promotes the privatization of inefficient government controlled and owned corporations * C. It is an economic ideology that promotes the removal of capitalists * D. It is an economic ideology that created the Bretton Woods system 65. Which of the following would BEST describe the weakness of the Washington Consensus? * A. It created imbalances in the international markets * B. It created more problems for developing countries * C. It created a more interventionist model for the GFIs * D. All of the above 66. The basis of dichotomy in the world during the cold war * A. Economic status * B. Political Ideology * C. Religion * D. Geographical Setting 67. The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of average achievement in key dimensions of human development. Which of the following is included in this aspect? * A. political System * B. Mobility * C. Quality of Education * D. Multinational Companies 68. The rank 1 among the Sustainable Development Goals * A. End Poverty * B. Safe Environment * C. Zero Hunger * D. Clear Air 69. The organization which regulates the petroleum trading in the world * A. APEC * B. NATO * C. OPEC * D. NAFTA 70. The following are the founding members of ASEAN except * A. Philippines * B. Brunel * C. Indonesia * D. Singapore 71. Which of the following leader of Russia who ordered the launch of Special Military Operation against Ukraine? * A. Vladimir Lenin * B. Josef Stalin * C. Volodymyr Zelensky * D. Vladimir Putin 72. The International law used by the Philippines to claim the rights of the country in exclusive economic zone * A. 9-Line * B. Geneva Accord * C. UNCLOS * D. Treaty of Paris 73. The first Aslan who become the chairman of the non-permanent members of United Nation Security Council * A. Carlos P. Romulo * B. Claro M. Recto * C. Jose P. Laurel * D. Manuel Quezon 74. Which of the following acts violated the basic principle of non-intervention of ASEAN? * A. The leader of Indonesia supported the candidacy of the Incumbent president of the Philippines * B. Singapore offered its National library as the venue of educational summit * C. Malaysia hosted the International summit of the different medical workers * D. Laos open its boarders for the migration of the workers from different parts of Asia 75. The country which withdraw its membership from European Union * A. Italy * B. British * C. France * D. Sweden 76. The country with highest Human Development Index in the world as reported by UNDF in 2019 * A. USA * B. France * C. Norway * D. Ireland 77. The country with lowest Human Development Index in the world as reported by UNDF in 2019 * A. Chad * B. Mali * C Nigeria * D. Somalia 78. The organ of United Nation who organized along departmental lines, with each department or office having a distinct area of action and responsibility * A. Trusteeship * B. Secretariat * C. Security Council * D. General Assembly 79. The following are the basic principles of ASEAN except from one * A. Mutual respect for the independence, sovereignty, equality, territorial integrity, and national Identity of all nations. * B. The right of every State to lead its national existence free from external interference, subversion or coercion. * C. Non-interference in the internal affairs of one another. * D. Settlement of differences or disputes thru war 80. The author of the book entitled *The End of History* * A. Samuel S. Huntington * B. Francis Fukuyama * C. Jean Baudillard * D. Michel Faucault 81. The United Nation airns to attained the Sustainable Development Goal in the year * A. 2025 * B. 2027 * C. 2026 * D. 2030 82. Which of the following is not part of the identified critical areas of importance according to United Nations? * A. Planet * B. Government * C. People * D. Peace 83. The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro was entitled as * A. Win as One * B. One vislon, one identity * C. The Future we want * D. New Society 84. The world's largest corporate sustainability initiative, aims to accelerate private sector action to prevent the worst impacts of the climate crisis * A. COP 27 * B. COP 30 * C. COP 28 * D. COP 32 85. The headquarters of the International Court of Justice * A. New York * B. Washington * C. Hague * D. París 86. He developed a way of showing the how the world was geographically split into relatively richer and poorer nations * A. Willy Brandt * B. John Maynard Keynes * C. Marvin Perry * D. Adam Smith 87. The incumbent European Commission president * A. Ursula von der Leyen * B. Tony Blair * C. Theresa May * D. Ramos Horta 88. What is the most significant effect of the formation of the General Agreement on Tariff and Traderas * A. The opening of the countries for migration * B. The opening of the different countries for world trade * C. The standardization of economic policies * D. The division of the rich and the poor countries 89. Which of the following statement is true about North Atlantic Treaty Organization * A. It is composed of the countries from the African continent * B. It was organized to control the spread of Capitalism * C. Russia is part of the founding members * D. It is composed of the countries acquiring weapons for mass destruction 90. Why International Monetary Fund considered as the Lender-Last Resort? * A. IMF imposed high interest * B. IMF imposed high taxes * C. IMF offers long term loan * D. IMF offers short term loan 91. The headquarters of World Trade Organization * A. New York * B. Geneva * C. Washington * D. Sydney 92. The term of office of the Non-permanent member of United Nations * A. 1 year * B. 3 years * C. 2 years * D. 4 years 93. The following are the members of G8 except * A. Japan * B. Russia * C. China * D. Italy 94. The country who has the highest share in World Bank and International Monetary Fund * A. USA * B. Canada * C. Great Britain * D. China 95. ASEAN Growth Area which aim shift economic activities from resource extraction to higher levels of processing and value-added production, focusing on industries that adopt clean and green technologies. * A. BIMP-EAGA * B. SEATO * C. APEC * D. ASEAN 96. The power of the state to impose rules and create a diplomatic relationship to other countries * A. Eminent Domain * B. Sovereignty * C. Nationalism * D. Independence 97. The number of judges in the International Court of Justice * A. 12 * B. 15 * C. 14 * D. 17 98. The Ukrainian port which became part of the Russian Territory in 2014 * A. Crimea * B. Panama * C. Odessa * D. Suez 99. The reason of the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan * A. Territory * B. Trading * C. Religion * D. Ideology 100. The countries in Asia who acquired weapons for mass destruction without the knowledge of the European countries * A. Welfare State * B. Weapon State * C. Torn Country * D. Powerful Country "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength." -Isaiah 40:31-