World Geopolitics Trivia quiz:
What is the significance of the War on Terror?
(a) It was a U.S. military invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan
(b) It was a U.S. effort to promote democracy in the Middle East
(c) It was a U.S. response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks
What is the significance of the Lisbon Treaty?
(a) It established the current structure and decision-making processes of the EU.
(b) It established the Common Agricultural Policy
(c) It established the European Stability Mechanism
The Maoist Political organization Sendero Luminoso is based in which country?
(a) Japan
(b) Taiwan
(c) Peru
(d) Zimbabwe
Which US government official is the equivalent of the British Foreign Secretary?
(a) Secretary of State
(b) Attorney General
(c) Defence Secretary
(d) Secretary General
Which of the following countries is not a member of ASEAN?
(a) Indonesia
(b) Thailand
(c) India
(d) Philippines
What is the significance of the Korean Peninsula?
(a) It is the site of a long-standing territorial dispute between China and Japan
(b) It is a major security concern for both South Korea and the United States due to the threat of North Korean nuclear weapons
What is the importance of the Strait of Gibraltar?
(a) It is a major shipping route between Europe and Africa
(b) It is the site of a long-standing territorial dispute between Morocco and Spain
Which international organization seeks to promote economic integration and cooperation among Latin American and Caribbean countries?
(a) OAS
(b) UNASUR
(c) CELAC
(d) Pacific Alliance
Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the Pacific Alliance?
(a) Mexico
(b) Chile
(c) Peru
(d) Brazil
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
(a) A policy statement that declared the Western Hemisphere off-limits to European colonization
(b) A declaration that granted U.S. citizenship to all people born in the United States
What is the significance of the Maastricht Treaty?
(a) It established the European Union as a political and economic union
(b) It established the euro as the common currency of the EU
(c) It established the Schengen Agreement
What is the European Investment Bank?
(a) A bank that provides loans to EU member states in times of crisis
(b) A bank that regulates the financial industry in the EU
(c) A bank that provides loans and investments to support EU projects and policies
Which country is not part of the Indian Ocean Rim Association?
(a) India
(b) Indonesia
(c) Japan
(d) South Africa
Which African country is the largest oil producer?
(a) Nigeria
(b) Angola
(c) Libya
(d) Algeria
Which country in Latin America has the highest HDI score?
(a) Mexico
(b) Argentina
(c) Chile
(d) Uruguay
What is the significance of the Vietnam War?
(a) It was a major conflict that shaped U.S. foreign policy and military strategy for decades.
(b) It was a U.S. effort to support democratic movements in Southeast Asia.
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Which country is not a member of the Economic Community of West African States?
(a) Nigeria
(b) Senegal
(c) Ghana
(d) Tanzania
What is the significance of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
(a) It was a confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union that nearly led to nuclear war.
(b) It was a U.S. military invasion of Cuba
Which country is not part of the Four Asian Tigers?
(a) South Korea
(b) Taiwan
(c) Malaysia
(d) Hong Kong
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Which is the largest economy in Latin America?
(a) Argentina
(b) Colombia
(c) Brazil
(d) Chile
Which Latin American country is known for having the largest reserves of oil?
(a) Venezuela
(b) Colombia
(c) Argentina
(d) Mexico
What is the Trilateral Commission?
(a) A non-governmental organization that promotes cooperation between North America, Europe, and Japan
(b) An international organization that promotes environmental sustainability
What is the European Stability Mechanism?
(a) An organization that regulates the energy industry in the EU
(b) An organization that promotes environmental sustainability in the EU
(c) An organization that provides financial assistance to EU member states in times of crisis
Which of the following is not a member of the African Union?
(a) South Africa
(b) Kenya
(c) Yemen
(d) Ethiopia
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Which country is NOT part of the Andean Community of Nations?
(a) Colombia
(b) Venezuela
(c) Ecuador
(d) Brazil
What is the significance of the Marshall Plan?
(a) It was a U.S. economic aid program that helped rebuild Western Europe after World War II.
(b) It was a U.S. military strategy to contain communism during the Cold War.
Which country is known as “the Middle Kingdom”?
(a) Japan
(b) South Korea
(c) China
(d) Vietnam
Which country is not a member of the Southern African Development Community?
(a) South Africa
(b) Angola
(c) Mozambique
(d) Kenya
What is the significance of the Reagan Doctrine?
(a) It was a U.S. policy to support anti-communist movements around the world.
(b) It was a U.S. policy to promote free trade and open markets.
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What is the importance of the Strait of Malacca?
(a) It is the site of a long-standing territorial dispute between China and Japan
(b) It is a major shipping route between East Asia and the Indian Ocean.
Which of the following is NOT a member of the BRICS countries?
(a) Chile
(b) Brazil
(c) Russia
(d) China
What is the Schengen Agreement?
(a) An agreement that established the euro as the common currency of the EU
(b) An agreement that eliminated border controls between EU member states
(c) An agreement that established a common foreign and security policy for the EU
Which of the following is not a disputed territory in East Asia?
(a) Dokdo/Takeshima
(b) Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands
(c) Spratly Islands
(d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Which country is not a member of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa?
(a) Zambia
(b) Zimbabwe
(c) Kenya
(d) Egypt
