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UNIT 2: Question 1 A theory of international relations emphasizing a state's interest in accumulating power to ensure security in an anarchic world; based on the notion that individuals are power seeking and that states act in pursuit of their own national interest defined in terms of power. What is...

UNIT 2: Question 1 A theory of international relations emphasizing a state's interest in accumulating power to ensure security in an anarchic world; based on the notion that individuals are power seeking and that states act in pursuit of their own national interest defined in terms of power. What is it? a. Constructivism b. Realism c. Liberalism Question 2 After the withdrawal of the US troops from Afganishtan, President Joe Biden said in an address that "American troops cannot and should not be fighting in a war and dying in a war that Afghan forces are not willing to fight for themselves [...]. We gave them every chance to determine their own future. What we could not provide them was the will to fight for that future [...]. It is wrong to order American troops to step up when Afghanistan's own armed forces would not." Which theory is best to characterize the President's decision from this saying? a. Realism b. Liberalism c. Constructivism d. Feminism Question 3 An alternative international relations theory that hypothesizes how culture, ideas, norms and institutions shape state identity and interests. What is it? a. Liberalism b. Realism c. Constructivism Question 4 In international system according to realism, actors..are the main a. states b. individuals c. regimes d. International organizations Question 5 In terms of ideas as causes, a. Liberalists argue that capitalism cannot function properly without a reliable rule of law featuring courts and enforceable contractual obligations b. Realists emphasize materials factors in international relations c. Constructivists emphasize the importance of ideas and identity influencing state behaviors d. All of the above is correct Question 6 The theoretical perspective based on the assumption of the innate goodness of the individual and the value of international institutions in promoting social progress. What is it? a. Liberalism b. Constructivism c. Realism Question 7 The theory of international law and regime belongs to the paradigm of... a. Liberalism b. Constructivism c. Realism Question 8 What is not an assumption of Realism? a. States are the most important actors b. All states are unitary and rational actors c. States tend to pursue self-interest and arrive at relations with other states on their own d. The international system is well- organized with designed authority and government Question 9 Which hypothesis is best characterized as coming from liberal theories? a. Military power has positive effect on war and conflict b. interdependence has no effect on peace and conflict c. Democracy has positive effect on peace and conflict d. Anarchy has no effects on states Question 10 Which of the following is correct when talking about the context of constructivism? (Refer to the case of Northeast Asia) a. The nature of human beings is separated from their cultural context b. The context always remains constant c. The nature of human beings cannot be separated from their historical context d. Social interaction has no connection with individual's engagement UNIT 3: Question 1 A series of crises including Korean War (1950-1953) and Vietnam War (1955- 1973), occurring during the Cold War were characterized as competition between the superpowers but with no direct military conflict. Which word is the best to describe those crises? a. The Containment b. Proxy War c. The Great Leap d. The ideological divergence Question 2 According to Mikhail Gorbachev, which of the following is NOT true about reasons which made the Soviet system and economy struggle. a. The Soviel people felt dissatisfied with their work. b. The Soviet people found satisfaction in ther work. c. The Soviet people lived in fear d. The Soviet people were not allowed to speak up. Question 3 In 1985, there was a US-USSR Summit with a historic "handshake" between the US leader and his USSR counterpart, focusing on de-escalating the nuclear arms race between the two great powers, and hoping for better East-West relations. Who were these two leaders? a. Mikhail Gorbachev and Jimmy Carter b Joseph Stalin and Jimmy Carter c. Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev d. Ronald Reagan and Joseph Stalin Question 4 The Cold War was the recognition of fundamental incompatibilities between the U.S. and Soviet Union in________ ? a. Ideologies b. all of the above c. national interests d. mutual misperceptions Question 5 The deepest causes of the Soviet collapse were………. ? a. The decline of communist ideology and economic failure b. Lack of military weapons and economic failure c. Economic failure and fascism in Europe d. The decline of communist ideology and fascism in Europe Question 6 What did perestroika mean? a Reconstructing b. Democracy c. Information d. Agricultural mechanization Question 7 What reforms did Glasnost bring to the Soviet Union? A. Accountability of government officials b. Openness of the government c. All of the above d. Some freedom of speech Question 8 Which event(s) led to the Sino-Soviet Split? a. The Soviet Union shot down U.S. U-2 spy plane and captured its pilot and 1962 Cuban male crisis b. The Soviet Union shot down U.S. U-2 spy plane and captured its pilot: 1962 Cuban missile crisis and 1962 Sino-Indian War c. The Soviet Union shot down U.S. U-2 spy plane and captured its pilot; Mao and Khrushchev accused of each other of being revisionists and deviating from Marxism; 1962 Cuban missile crisis and the 1962 Sino-Indian War d. The Soviet Union shot down U.S. U-2 spy plane and captured its pilot Question 9 Which leader of the Soviet Union instituted the reforms of Glasnost and Perestroika? a. Nikita Khrushchev b. Leonid Brezhnev c. Mikhail Gorbachev d Joseph Stalin Question 10 "For the leading role he played in the radical changes of the East-West relations", he was awarded Nobel Prize in 1990. Who was he? a. Deng Xiaoping b. Barack Obama c. Mikhail Gorbachev d. Zhou Enlai UNIT 4: 1. What role does the U.S. play for its Northeast Asian allies? A. Sole economic rival B. Provider of a security umbrella C. Opponent in regional conflicts D. Mediator between Japan and China Correct Answer: B 2. Why are Japan and South Korea important to the U.S.? A. They host U.S. military bases and are key economic allies. B. They oppose U.S. influence in Northeast Asia. C. They are neutral in regional conflicts. D. They support U.S. withdrawal from the region. Correct Answer: A 3. What is a key geostrategic advantage of Japan and South Korea? A. Proximity to Europe B. Maintaining U.S. military presence in Northeast Asia C. Bordering China and India D. Acting as neutral zones in global trade Correct Answer: B 4. How do Japan and South Korea prioritize their relations with the U.S.? A. They rely on the U.S. as their main security supporter. B. They focus on neighboring allies over U.S. cooperation. C. They aim to reduce U.S. influence in their policies. D. They avoid military alliances altogether. Correct Answer: A 5. What is one strategic adjustment of the U.S. in Northeast Asia since the Cold War? A. Total military withdrawal from the region B. Increased reliance on European allies C. Strengthened its presence through alliances and bases D. Replacing Japan with China as its main ally Correct Answer: C 6. What type of relationship does the U.S. share with Japan and South Korea? A. Purely competitive B. Exclusively economic C. Both cooperative and competitive D. Solely neutral Correct Answer: C 7. What is one key feature of international relations in Northeast Asia after the Cold War? A. Complete regional unity B. Emergence of new factors creating both competition and cooperation C. Elimination of security tensions D. Absence of U.S. involvement in the region Correct Answer: B 8. What makes Japan and South Korea economically valuable to the U.S.? A. Their large populations B. Their ability to counter adversaries economically and politically C. Their agricultural exports to the U.S. D. Their minimal trade with China Correct Answer: B 9. How does the U.S. benefit from hosting military bases in Japan and South Korea? A. It allows the U.S. to maintain regional military dominance. B. It reduces U.S. expenses in global trade. C. It enables Japan and South Korea to act independently. D. It weakens U.S. relations with other allies. Correct Answer: A 10. What is the strategic triangle mentioned in the document? A. A trade agreement between the U.S., China, and India B. Military, economic, and geostrategic interactions C. A border agreement between Japan and South Korea D. The division of power between Russia, the U.S., and China Correct Answer: B 11. Why do Japan and South Korea rely heavily on the U.S.? A. They lack independent economic strength. B. They face isolation and tensions with neighboring countries. C. They oppose U.S. military presence in the region. D. They share historical ties from the Vietnam War. Correct Answer: B 12. What does the term "security umbrella" imply in the context of U.S. alliances? A. A shared military budget B. Protection against regional security threats C. A political alliance without economic ties D. A treaty between Japan and South Korea Correct Answer: B 13. Which countries are the U.S.’s key Northeast Asian allies mentioned in the document? A. China and Russia B. Japan and South Korea C. Vietnam and the Philippines D. India and Taiwan Correct Answer: B 14. What challenge do Japan and South Korea face that strengthens their ties with the U.S.? A. Economic competition with China B. Isolation and regional security tensions C. Trade wars with the European Union D. Weak economic structures Correct Answer: B 15. What has been a major U.S. strategic goal in Northeast Asia since the Cold War? A. Supporting the reunification of North and South Korea B. Maintaining military and economic dominance in the region C. Developing independence in regional allies D. Establishing neutrality in regional disputes Correct Answer: B UNIT 5: Question 1 China established a financial institution in 2016 which functions as the counterbalance to Japan and the U.S. in Asia in terms of financial assistance. What is the institution? a. Confucius Institute b. Belt and Road Initiative c. Asian Development Bank d. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Question 2 China launched Made in China 2025 initiative - a state-led industrial policy to a. comprehensively degrade Chinese industry b. secure China's position a global powerhouse in high-tech industries c. increase China's reliance on foreign technology imports d. invest less in its own innovations to create Chinese companies that can compete both domestically and globally. Question 3 Confucius Institutes have been promoted worldwide to a. facilitate cultural exchanges b. promote Chinese culture c. all of the above d. spread Chinese language Question 4 For China, being the first to get the COVID-19 vaccine would help boost its image as a global technology leader, and help to ease international criticisms over its handling of the pandemic. a. False b. True Question 5 The first Confucius Institutes was established in 2005. a. True b. False Question 6 The massive project, adopted in 2013 and conducted by China, aims to provide financial assistance for developing countries for infrastructure construction, energy, telecommunication, etc. What is it? a. Confucius Institute b. String of Pearls c. Chinese Dream d. Belt and Road Initiative Question 7 What make(s) China become "the factory of the world" and an attractive FDI destination? a. All of the above b. Large consumer market c. Good facilities and infrastructure d. Cheap and plentiful labor force Question 8 Which occasion happened in 2013 with the shift of China's leadership, marking a huge change in China's development in all aspects? a. The 19th Chinese Communist Party Congress b. China became the world second largest economy c. The 17th Chinese Communist Party Congress d. Xi Jinping became the President Question 9 Which occasion has been regarded as the ignition for the booming of the Chinese economy since the early years of the 21st century? a. Xi Jinping came to office b. China served as the President of G20 in Hangzhou c. China joined the World Trade Organization d. The establishment of the Asian Development Bank Question 10 Within the Belt and Road Initiative framework, China is likely to influence the beneficiary countries' decision-making process to adjust their foreign policies in favor of China. a. True b. False UNIT 6: Quiz on North Korea's Nuclear Program and Diplomatic Efforts Question 1: What year did the UN Security Council pass Resolution 1718, condemning North Korea's first nuclear test? A) 2006 B) 2009 C) 2013 D) 2017 Question 2: Which agreement did North Korea enter into in 1994 to freeze its nuclear programs? A) The Geneva Agreement B) The Agreed Framework C) The Six-Party Talks D) The Non-Proliferation Treaty Question 3: What was a significant outcome of the Singapore Summit in June 2018? A) North Korea agreed to dismantle all nuclear facilities immediately. B) A joint statement was signed committing to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. C) The U.S. lifted all sanctions on North Korea. D) North Korea withdrew from the Six-Party Talks. Question 4: What was the main reason for the stalemate in the six-party talks from 2003 to 2017? A) North Korea's refusal to participate. B) Disagreements over the terms of denuclearization and sanctions relief. C) The U.S. withdrawing from the talks. D) China’s lack of interest in the negotiations. Question 5: During which summit did North Korea propose dismantling its Yongbyon nuclear facility in exchange for sanctions relief? A) Singapore Summit B) Hanoi Summit C) Pyongyang Summit D) Beijing Summit Question 6: What was the primary focus of the U.S. foreign policy regarding North Korea from 2017 onwards? A) Economic sanctions B) Military intervention C) Denuclearization D) Humanitarian aid Question 7: Which resolution imposed new restrictions on oil imports to North Korea in December 2017? A) Resolution 1718 B) Resolution 2321 C) Resolution 2375 D) Resolution 2397 Question 8: What was the outcome of the Hanoi Summit in February 2019? A) A comprehensive peace treaty was signed. B) The summit ended without an agreement. C) North Korea agreed to denuclearize immediately. D) The U.S. agreed to lift all sanctions. UNIT 7: Quiz on Foreign Policy Adjustments Multiple Choice Questions 1. What is one of the primary reasons for the adjustment of foreign policies by major countries in the region? a) Economic stability b) Climate change c) Geopolitical competition d) Cultural exchange 2. Which military system has the U.S. deployed in South Korea to counter missile threats? a) Aegis b) THAAD  c) Patriot d) S-400 3. What type of military exercises does the U.S. conduct with South Korea and Japan? a) Small-scale training b) Joint military drills c) Peacekeeping missions d) Humanitarian operations 4. What approach has the U.S. taken towards North Korea in terms of dialogue? a) Complete isolation b) Balancing economic pressure with negotiation opportunities c) Military intervention d) Unconditional support 5. Which of the following countries is NOT mentioned as a key player in the U.S. dialogue with North Korea? a) South Korea b) Japan c) Russia d) China True or False Questions 6. True: The U.S. has increased its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region as part of its foreign policy adjustments. 7. False: South Korea has completely abandoned dialogue with North Korea under President Moon Jae-in's administration. 8. True: The U.S. has held summits with North Korea to improve relations and discuss denuclearization. 9. False: The THAAD missile defense system deployment has been welcomed by all neighboring countries without any tensions. 10. True: The U.S. aims to enhance multilateral cooperation through mechanisms like the Quad. Answers Key 1. True 2. False 3. True 4. False 5. True UNIT 9: Quiz on Prospects for Northeast Asia (NEA) Question 1: What are the major strategic adjustments being made by the U.S., Japan, and South Korea in response to regional challenges? A) Increased military cooperation B) Economic isolation C) Diplomatic disengagement D) None of the above Question 2: Which country is primarily viewed as a competitor by the United States in the context of Northeast Asia? A) Japan B) South Korea C) China D) Russia Question 3: What is a significant concern that has led to enhanced trilateral cooperation among the U.S., Japan, and South Korea? A) Climate change B) North Korea's nuclear ambitions C) Trade agreements D) Cultural exchanges Question 4: In the context of U.S.-China relations, which of the following issues is NOT mentioned as a point of contention? A) Technology B) Trade C) Space exploration D) National security Question 5: What is one of the key outcomes of the latest trilateral meetings among the U.S., Japan, and South Korea? A) Agreement on climate policies B) Joint military exercises C) Trade tariffs D) Cultural exchange programs Question 6: Which of the following best describes the United States' view on China's sovereignty and its relations with Taiwan? A) Support for China's claims B) Neutral stance C) Support for Taiwan's independence D) Indifference UNIT 10: Quiz on Vietnam's Foreign Policy Question 1: What are the main guidelines of Vietnam's foreign policy? A) Isolationism and unilateralism B) Independence, self-reliance, peaceful development, and multilateralization C) Aggressive expansion and military dominance D) Economic dependency on foreign powers Question 2: Which of the following best describes Vietnam's approach to international relations? A) Passive and reactive B) Proactive and active in international integration C) Focused solely on military alliances D) Limited to economic cooperation only Question 3: What is the progression of Vietnam's relationship philosophy as mentioned in the document? A) "Willing to be friends" → "Ready to be friends" → "Being friends and a reliable partner" B) "Friends only when necessary" → "Occasional partners" → "Isolated" C) "Enemies" → "Neutral" → "Allies" D) "Indifferent" → "Curious" → "Engaged" Question 4: Which of the following is NOT a priority in Vietnam's foreign policy? A) Enhancing relationships with neighboring countries B) Strengthening ties with great powers C) Focusing solely on military alliances D) Maintaining relationships with traditional friends Question 5: What is the overarching goal of Vietnam's foreign policy as stated in the summary? A) To become a military superpower B) To be a responsible member of the international community C) To isolate itself from global affairs D) To dominate regional politics Question 6: Which countries are specifically mentioned in the context of Vietnam's foreign policy towards Northeast Asia? A) China, Japan, and South Korea B) India, Russia, and the USA C) Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore D) Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines