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Round 1: Energy
1. The U.S. Department of Energy projects world energy consumption from 2007 to 2035 to:
A. Remain about the sameB. Increase about 20 percentC. Increase about 50 percentD. Increase by 300 percent
2. Which accounts for the largest share of U.S. energy consumption?
A. Electric powerB. Residential and commercialC. TransportationD. Industrial
3. The largest renewable source of energy in China is:
A. WindB. SolarC. HydroelectricD. Biomass
4. Department of Energy projections see energy consumption in OECD countries increasing by about 14 percent between 2007 and 2035. Non-OECD energy consumption is expected to increase by ____ percent.
A. 59B. 84C. 137D. 158
5. There are approximately how many power plants across the US?
A. 500B. 1,200C. 5,000D. 10,000
6. This chart reflects relative energy consumption of two countries. Which countries are Blue and Red most likely to be?
A. Blue: United StatesRed: China
B. Blue: IndiaRed: U.K.
C. Blue: United StatesRed: Germany
D. Blue: South KoreaRed: France
7. In 2007 coal accounted for ___% of electricity generation globally, and is projected by the Energy Department to stay at roughly that level.
A. 12B. 18C. 42D. 72
8. In 2003, creating one dollar of U.S. GDP required ____ of the energy required in 1975.
A. DoubleB. HalfC. A thirdD. A tenth
9. As of January 2007, the top 10 sources of U.S. energy imports included NONE of these countries:
A.Iran, Nigeria, United Arab EmiratesB.Kuwait, Indonesia, United Arab EmiratesC.Canada, United Kingdom, NorwayD.Algeria, Angola, Venezuela
10. How does the Department of Energy project CO2 emissions to grow compared to energy consumption by 2035?
A. At the same rate B. Somewhat FasterC. Somewhat SlowerD. Dramatically Slower
Round 2: World Religions
1. For how long has Islam dominated the religious landscape of Afghanistan?
A. Since the 6th centuryB. Since the 9th centuryC. Since the 11th centuryD. Since the 13th century
2. As the Berkley Center on Religion, Peace, and World Affairs states, the government of China is officially atheist. However, the country has a long tradition of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. Which dynasty promulgated Confucianism as the state culture, which it largely remains?
A. Ming DynastyB. Qin DynastyC. Song DynastyD. Han Dynasty
3. In which Latin American state are explicit limits placed on the Catholic Church in terms of property, political action, and secular education?
A. MexicoB. ArgentinaC. BrazilD. Venezuela
4. Name the East Asian country that is notable for having a historically Western faith outnumber the largest historically Asian faith, largely as a result of missionary work in the past century.
A. ChinaB. South KoreaC. VietnamD. Japan
5. Tony Blair has taken up the cause of interfaith cooperation because he believes it will have the same significance to the twenty-first century as what phenomenon was to the twentieth century?
A. IndustrializationB. Political ideologyC. European unificationD. The collapse of the Soviet Union
6. Name the religion, founded in Iran, which accepts all religions as having true and valid origins.
A. BuddhismB. Baha’iC. Sufi IslamD. Jainism
7. According to the BBC, this African religious philosophy practiced in Brazil has no concept of good or bad and each person is only required to fulfill his or her destiny to the fullest, regardless of what that is. Name this religious philosophy.
A. CandombleB. HinduismC. JainismD. Heathenism
8. Members of this faith wear five physical symbols that they have been initiated into the Khalsa. Name the faith whose adherents demonstrate that they are members of this community by wearing the five Ks.
A. RastafarianismB. HeathenryC. JainismD. Sikhism
9. Zoroastrianism is one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions. Name its holy book of scriptures.
A. AvestaB. QuranC. TorahD. Seidh
10. India is rich with religious heritage. Name the religion that enjoys the distinction of being the second largest religious community in the country.
A. HinduismB. BuddhismC. IslamD. Sikhism
Round 3: Great Decisions 2010
a. St. Patrick’s Day Pactb. Dayton Accordsc. Good Friday Agreementd. Treaty of Dublin
1. As President Clinton’s special envoy to Northern Ireland, Senator George Mitchell was successful at negotiating what document in 1998?
3. Which of the following is the largest ethnic group in Kenya?
a. Kalenjinb. Luoc. Kikuyud. Yoruba
5. “Supernotes” are counterfeit U.S. $100 bills that are routinely manufactured by which country?
a. Afghanistan b. North Korea c. The Philippines d. Cuba
4. In July 2009, the Chinese central government moved to repress the Uyghur indigenous minority group after they directed violence toward the Han people in which autonomous region?
a. Nei Mongol b. Ningxia c. Xinjiang d. Tibet
5. The political grouping known as the __________, received their name from a marketing term created by Goldman Sachs?
a. G-20 b. Asian Tigers c. Andean pact d. BRIC countries
6. Upon coming into office, President Barack Obama signaled that he wanted to “reset” relations with __________.
a. Iran b. Russia c. North Korea d. Cuba
7. Angela Merkel of Germany raised objections to NATO membership for Ukraine and __________, unless they agreed to unconditionally commit military forces to NATO campaigns.
a. Kyrgyzstan b. Georgia c. Latvia d. Azerbaijan
8. The Bush administration infuriated Russia by planning to put __________ in Poland and Czech Republic.
a. CIA listening posts b. Interceptor missiles c. Nuclear Missiles d. drone aircraft factories
9. The Dayton Accords ended the conflict that took place in which country during the 1990s?
a. Lebanon b. Bosnia c. Cambodia d. Rwanda
10. Before being unanimously adopted by the UN Security Council in 2005, the "responsibility to protect" doctrine was outlined in the __________.
a. World Summit Outcome Document b. Responsibility to Protect Report c. Global Peacebuilding Accord d. All-Parties Cooperation Agreement
Round 4: Freedom of the Press
1. According to Larry Diamond, which of the following forms of communication are not considered part of “Liberation Technology”?
A. RadioB. TelevisionC. NewspapersD. Digital Media
2. The Internet is not unprecedented in its potential for political progress. Name the “liberation technology” of the nineteenth century that allowed for rapid dissemination of news around the world.
A. Printing pressB. TelegraphC. TelephoneD. Radio
3. The example of Malaysiakini, the online newspaper started by Steven Gan and Premesh Chandran that Larry Diamond uses to demonstrate the widening of the public sphere, shows that …
A. every government attempts to shut down opposition media.B. widespread internet access does not support a widening of the public sphere.C. successful online media can be taken over by the government for their use.D. even successful liberation technologies struggle for financial viability.
4. In order to get around “the Great Firewall”, bloggers in China have invented a cartoon creature as a vehicle for protest. Name the creature that is a brave and intelligent animal whose habitat is threatened by negative forces.
A. grass mud horseB. river crabC. four-legged dolphinD. giant panda
5. Across Africa and parts of the Middle East, which means of digital information and communication technology has proven to be the most effective in large-scale communication?
A. RadioB. InternetC. Mobile phonesD. Television
6. Larry Diamond uses a description of the Green Movement in Iran to illustrate …
A. visual coverage of events increases international awareness and forces other countries to intervene when they witness such atrocities.B. liberation technology has great potential and significant limits that are determined by how far a government is willing to go to prevent access to it.C. wide-spread access to digital media virtually guarantees the success of protest movements against injustice.D. when an authoritarian government loses its control of information, it is toppled.
7. According to the panel discussion of foreign policy and the speed of information at the national World Affairs Conference, Duncan MacInnis, Senior Foreign Service officer for the U.S. identified the key problem with the government’s dissemination of foreign policy information as being…
A. the need to have everything approved before it can be posted.B. the need for secrecy in all foreign policy matters.C. the need to compete with private media outlets to be the first to release information.D. the mandates of Congress on what can be reported to the President.
8. In 1994, Victor Randrianirina was severely beaten and died a week later, allegedly for his reports on sapphire smuggling in the southern part of this country that indicated organized crime was involved in gem trafficking in this island country. Name the country.
A. AustraliaB. IcelandC. QatarD. Madagascar
9. Journalists who reported on their government’s position, and the positions of other governments, concerning the Kurds were at the highest risk in the early 1990s in which country?
A. IraqB. IranC. TurkeyD. Jordan
10. Vast networks of individuals who communicate rapidly and with little hierarchy or central direction in order to gather at a certain location for the sake of protest are called
A. Gang mobs.B. iMobs.C. ICT mobs.D. Smart mobs
Round 5: Millennium Development Goals: Gender Equality
1. Which country has the highest percentage in the world of women in parliament?
a) Rwanda b) Canada c) Nigeria d) Poland
2. According to the United Nations Fact Sheet on Gender Equality and Empowering Women, what is the main cause of unequal access to education, particularly for girls of secondary-school age?
a) Religious practicesb) Poor healthc) Povertyd) Not enough schools
3. United Nations organizations successfully partnered with the Liberian government to provide technical skills and equipment for women to cultivate the production of which crop?
a) bananas b) coffee c) cassava d) durians
4. Which of the following is NOT promoted as a right agreed upon by the 2008 adoption of the Commission on the Status of Women?
a) equal access to economic resources
b) ownership of landc) the right to creditd) suffrage
5. Which region of the world has more boys than girls enrolled in secondary school?
a) Latin Americab) Eastern Asiac) South-Eastern Asiad) Western Asia
6. Which of the following is a condition of the Female Secondary School Stipend program in Bangladesh?
a) Girls must be employed in agriculture
b) Girls must have at least one dependent
c) Girls must be enrolled in vocational school
d) Girls must remain unmarried until the age of 18
7. What percentage of senior officials or managers globally are women?
a) 10% b) 20% c) 25% d) 30%
8. How many women die worldwide annually from complications of pregnancy and childbirth?
a) 364,000b) 536,000c) 813,000d) 2,000,000
9. Which of the following is NOT adopted by the Doha Declaration on Financing for Development?
a) Reaffirms global commitment to eliminating gender- based discrimination in all forms
b) Extends women full and equal access to economic resources
c) Extends women full and equal access to legal resources d) Promote and reinforce gender-responsive public
management and gender budgeting
10. By 2010 the global share of women in parliament had reached what percentage?
a) 9%b) 16%c) 19%d) 26%
Round 6: Global Governance and International Organizations
1. What does BRIC stand for?
A. Britain, Rwanda, Israel, CanadaB. Brazil, Russia, India, ChinaC. Brazil, Russia, Israel, ChinaD. Brazil, Russia, Israel, Canada
A. IMF and World BankB. WTO and IMFC. GATT and World BankD. WTO and GATT
2. Which two financial institutions were established at a conference in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire in 1945?
2. In Global Governance 2025, it is determined that unlike Asia and Europe, Africa will not have a strong regional body for a long time. Why do the authors of Global Governance 2025 come to that decision?
A. Africa is too big geographically to be administered by one regional bodyB. Africa is too culturally diverse to governed by on regional bodyC. Africa lacks strong leadership from any single country D. The European Union will not allow for a rival regional power to their south
4. According to Alan S. Alexandroff, the author of the Stanley Foundation brief “Challenges in Global Governance” what is the premier forum for international economic cooperation?
A. The International Monetary Fund (IMF)B. The World BankC. The World Trade Organization (WTO)D. The G20
5. In the Council of Foreign Relations Global Governance Monitor, Public Health is seen as an issue where global governance has come a long way in recent years, but still has a lot of room for improvement. What recent pandemic demonstrated a marked improvement in global communication on disease?
A. SARSB. Avian Flu (H5N1)C. Swine Flu (H1N1)D. Ebola Virus
6. In 1975, the last naturally occurring case of small pox was reported in Bangladesh. Which organization led the charge in the eradication of small pox?
A. WHOB. The Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationC. UNICEFD. Global Health Initiative
7. According to CFR’s Global Governance Monitor on Armed Conflict, which parts of the UN Charter can be invoked to allow for either UN peacekeepers or Regional Organizations to try to keep the peace during a conflict?
A. Chapter I and IIB. Chapter VII and VIIIC. Chapter 17 and 19D. Article 51
8. After the Cold War, the United Nations saw a dramatic increase in the amount of peacekeeping missions it was asked to take. What part of the UN is tasked with approving UN peacekeeping missions?
A. The General Assembly (GA)B. The SecretariatC. The UN Security Council (UNSC)D. The UN Department of Peacekeeping
Operations (UNDPKO)
9. Which treaty served as a precedent to the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
A. International Monetary Fund (IMF)B. North American Free Trade Agreement
(NAFTA)C. European Coal and Steel Community D. General Agreement on Trade and
Tariffs (GATT)
10. Large catastrophes tend to breed international cooperation. What precursor to the United Nations was established after World War I?
A. Concert of EuropeB. League of NationsC. European Coal and Steel CommunityD. Organization of American States
Round 7: Europe
1. What organization was the original precursor to the European Union?
A. United NationsB. European Coal and Steel CommunityC. The League of NationsD. The European Development Bank
2. Which international body was created with the purpose of “the protection and defense of Allies in the event of an attack or threats to security?”
A. North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationB. European Coal and Steel CommunityC. The United NationsD. The European Union
3. According to the Lisbon Treaty in Focus: Germany, The EU, Transatlantic Relations, and Beyond by Fran Burwell, which industry is the only industry where tariffs are still high between the EU and the US?
A. SteelB. AutomobilesC. TextilesD. Agriculture
4. As a result of the 2008 Financial Crisis several European Countries needed to under go austerity measures and receive a bailout from the EU. Which one of these countries has not yet received a bailout?
A. IrelandB. GreeceC. PortugalD. Spain
5. Turkey’s admission into the European Union has been a contentious issue since the late 2005. According to The Lisbon Treaty in Focus, what international problem between Turkey and one of the EU’s member states is most likely to hold up Turkey’s accession for the foreseeable future?
A. Italy’s disagreement with Turkey’s Muslim heritageB. The Ottoman occupation of GreeceC. The division of Cyprus into two parts after Turkey’s 1974 invasion D. The specter of unchecked migration from Turkey to Germany
7. What does the United States have to gain by having Turkey in the European Union?
A. A change in the voting structure of the European ParliamentB. Greater integration between EU members and NATO membersC. Greater diversity within the EU makes it a more legitimate ally abroadD. Turkey’s growing economy would stabilize the economically weak EU
7. Which treaty renamed the European Community into the European Union?
A. Treaty of RomeB. Treaty of LisbonC. Treaty of NiceD. Treaty of Maastricht
8. What kind of enlargement is being discussed when in the AICGS report when the authors discuss “enlargement fatigue”?
A. The enlargement of EU institutions has left EU nations tired of having their sovereignty taken away.
B. The enlargement of national debt in order to pay for growing EU regulations and resolutions
C. The enlargement of the number of nations which are members of the EU and the costs associated with bringing them into the Union
D. The enlargement of the EU bureaucracy in order to deal with the growing role the EU plays in European politics and in the world
9. According to the NATO Strategic Concept which one of these is not a part of NATO’s security and defense role?
A. Collective defenseB. Nuclear deterrenceC. A modern deployable forceD. Environment protection
10. Energy Security is important to both the EU and the US. What new pipeline through EU and NATO states will reduce the EU’s reliance on Russian Natural Gas?
A. Nabucco PipelineB. Nord Stream PipelineC. South Stream PipelineD. Brotherhood Pipeline
Round 8: Global Health
1. According to the World Health Organization, what is the leading cause of death among women of reproductive age worldwide?
a. Complications related to pregnancy b. AIDS c. Malnutrition d. Breast cancer
2. In terms of measuring success of Millennium Development Goals, battling infectious diseases has seen progress while _________ has remained unchanged across most developing countries.
a. Cholera outbreak management b. Polio / HIV/AIDSc. Access to potable drinking water d. Maternal deaths and complications from birth
3. What is the single largest cause of death in children under five and is responsible for one- fourth of all child deaths?
a. Pneumoniab. Water-borne illnessesc. Malnutritiond. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
4. In 2007, with French leadership, 13 countries launched the UNITAID program that has generated over $1.2 billion for medications for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria by placing a modest tax on which of the following?
a. Airline ticket purchases b. Hospital services c. Baked goodsd. Insurance plans
5. With more than $800 million contributed each year, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation invests most heavily in what area?
a. Educationb. Disease treatmentc. Innovationd. Vaccines
6. As reported in the World Health Statistics report, the under-five mortality rate is highest in which country?
a. Afghanistanb. Sudanc. Qatard. Malawi
7. This disease is down to fewer than 3,000 cases a year— a 99 percent reduction in 20 years – with a majority of cases coming from areas where security is poor.
a. Tuberculoses b. Cholerac. Polio d. Smallpox
8. In the WACA video discussion on malaria, Rear Admiral R. Timothy Ziemer, cites what he calls the “PPP” program, describing successful interventions of malaria. What do his three P’s stand for? a. Prevention, Prevention, Preventionb. Purchasing Power Parityc. Prevention, Procedure, Productivityd. Public Private Partnership
9. The Global Health Initiative (GHI), seeks to achieve significant health improvements and foster sustainable, effective, efficient and ________ public health programs that deliver essential health care.
a. Donor drivenb. Country-ledc. Male-focused d. Government funded
10. In March 10th, 2010 Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearings “Building on Success, New Directions in Global Health”, former President Clinton encouraged the US government to reinforce global health initiatives by supporting _________.
a. Vaccine subsidies for urban areasb. Agriculture self-sufficiency c. Industrial development for poor countriesd. More accurate and efficient rural community assessments
Round 9: Ireland
1. Multinational firms such as Apple, Intel, Dell and others account for roughly ____ percent of Ireland’s GDP.
A. 1B. 5C. 15 D. 20
2. The Troubles in Northern Ireland ended with the …
A. Government of Ireland ActB. Irish accession to the EUC. Good Friday AgreementD. Anglo Irish Treaty
3. The largest Republican (pro-united Ireland) party in Northern Ireland is:
A. Sinn FeinB. Alliance Party of Northern IrelandC. Democratic Unionist PartyD. Social Democratic and Labour Party
4. The Easter Uprising occurred in what year?
A. 1690B. 1916C. 1798D. 1969
5. The Fianna Fail political party (also known as the “Warriors of Destiny”) was founded in:
A. 1926B. 1971C. 1998D. 2003
6. During the Time of Troubles of the 1970s to 90s, the Provisional Irish Republican Army was generally known for:
A. Charity and welfare workB. Anti-British violence C. Peaceful Republican
political representationD. Pro-British violence
7. Ireland’s administrative subdivisions consist of ____ counties.
A. 6B. 15C. 26D. 32
8. Ireland has ____ cities of over 100,000 people
A. 2B. 3C. 5D. 6
9. The current U.S. Ambassador to Ireland is best known to Americans as a(n):
A. Popular musicianB. Son of a famous movie actorC. Owner of an American football teamD. Former cabinet secretary
10. The __________________ created a separate parliament for the six counties of Northern Ireland.
A. Anglo Irish Treaty of 1921B. Eucharistic Congress of 1932C. Government of Ireland Act of 1920D. Irish Constitution of 1937
Round 10: Current Events
1. A subway bombing in the middle of April was blamed on “too much so-called democracy” and opened the door for the leader of this country to broaden his already extensive control over this former Soviet republic. Name the country where this occurred.
A. UzbekistanB. EstoniaC. GeorgiaD. Belarus
2. Who is the head of NATO’s military campaign in Libya?
A. Lt. General Charles BouchardB. Admiral James StavridisC. General James N. MattisD. Admiral Mike Mullen
3. In what Middle Eastern country is the Sunni Minority Government cracking down on Shia protestors?
A. SyriaB. YemenC. JordanD. Bahrain
4. What was the name of the Tunisian President that was overthrown at the start of what has become known as the “Arab Spring”?
A. Bashar alAssadB. Salman bin Hamad alKhalifaC. Zine elAbidine Ben AliD. Ali Abdullah Saleh
5. On March 10th, a magnitude 9 earthquake of the coast of Sendai, Japan triggered a tsunami which has devastated much of Northeastern Japan. In the aftermath of the tsunami, several nuclear power plants have been leaking radiation. What is the name of nuclear power plant that is leaking the most radiation?
A. TEPCOB. Fukushima
DaiichiC. OfunatoD. Ishinomaki
6. On April 3rd, China arrested the designer of the 2008 Beijing Olympics Stadium, commonly known as the “The Bird’s Nest” for “economic crimes,” a charge commonly thrown against political dissidents. Who is the designer?
A. Santiago Calatrava
B. I.M. PeiC. Ai WeiweiD. Yo-Yo Ma
7. On April 18th, an unauthorized copy of a United Nations report alleged that the Sri Lankan government had committed war crimes during the end of a civil war in May 2009 by shelling hospitals, attacking aid workers, and targeting civilians. What was the organization they were fighting against?
A. HamasB. The Tamil
TigersC. The Shining
PathD. The Naxalites
8. Scandal seems to be seeping into the highest levels of Germany’s political sphere after the defense minister, a member of the European Parliament, and a state lawmaker have all been accused of what crime?
A. AdulteryB. GraftC. PlagiarismD. Human Trafficking
9. What is the African country that recently underwent a referendum in which the southern population voted to secede from the north?
A. TanzaniaB. SudanC. AlgeriaD. Chad
10. On April 16th, Raul Castro spoke to Congress of the Communist Party arguing for what reforms?
a. Term limits for senior officialsb. The end of socialized medical carec. A larger politburod. Greater trade with the United States
Answers to Round 1, 2, & 3
Round 1: Energy
1. The U.S. Department of Energy projects world energy consumption from 2007 to 2035 to:
A. Remain about the sameB. Increase about 20 percentC. Increase about 50 percentD. Increase by 300 percent
2. Which accounts for the largest share of U.S. energy consumption?
A. Electric powerB. Residential and commercialC. TransportationD. Industrial
3. The largest renewable source of energy in China is:
A. WindB. SolarC. HydroelectricD. Biomass
4. Department of Energy projections see energy consumption in OECD countries increasing by about 14 percent between 2007 and 2035. Non-OECD energy consumption is expected to increase by ____ percent.
A. 59B. 84C. 137D. 158
5. There are approximately how many power plants across the US?
A. 500B. 1,200C. 5,000D. 10,000
6. This chart reflects relative energy consumption of two countries. Which countries are Blue and Red most likely to be?
A. Blue: United StatesRed: China
B. Blue: IndiaRed: U.K.
C. Blue: United StatesRed: Germany
D. Blue: South KoreaRed: France
7. In 2007 coal accounted for ___% of electricity generation globally, and is projected by the Energy Department to stay at roughly that level.
A. 12B. 18C. 42D. 72
8. In 2003, creating one dollar of U.S. GDP required ____ of the energy required in 1975.
A. DoubleB. HalfC. A thirdD. A tenth
9. As of January 2007, the top 10 sources of U.S. energy imports included NONE of these countries:
A.Iran, Nigeria, United Arab EmiratesB.Kuwait, Indonesia, United Arab EmiratesC.Canada, United Kingdom, NorwayD.Algeria, Angola, Venezuela
10. How does the Department of Energy project CO2 emissions to grow compared to energy consumption by 2035?
A. At the same rate B. Somewhat FasterC. Somewhat SlowerD. Dramatically Slower
Round 2: World Religions
1. For how long has Islam dominated the religious landscape of Afghanistan?
A. Since the 6th centuryB. Since the 9th centuryC. Since the 11th centuryD. Since the 13th century
2. As the Berkley Center on Religion, Peace, and World Affairs states, the government of China is officially atheist. However, the country has a long tradition of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. Which dynasty promulgated Confucianism as the state culture, which it largely remains?
A. Ming DynastyB. Qin DynastyC. Song DynastyD. Han Dynasty
3. In which Latin American state are explicit limits placed on the Catholic Church in terms of property, political action, and secular education?
A. MexicoB. ArgentinaC. BrazilD. Venezuela
4. Name the East Asian country that is notable for having a historically Western faith outnumber the largest historically Asian faith, largely as a result of missionary work in the past century.
A. ChinaB. South KoreaC. VietnamD. Japan
5. Tony Blair has taken up the cause of interfaith cooperation because he believes it will have the same significance to the twenty-first century as what phenomenon was to the twentieth century?
A. IndustrializationB. Political ideologyC. European unificationD. The collapse of the Soviet Union
6. Name the religion, founded in Iran, which accepts all religions as having true and valid origins.
A. BuddhismB. Baha’iC. Sufi IslamD. Jainism
7. According to the BBC, this African religious philosophy practiced in Brazil has no concept of good or bad and each person is only required to fulfill his or her destiny to the fullest, regardless of what that is. Name this religious philosophy.
A. CandombleB. HinduismC. JainismD. Heathenism
8. Members of this faith wear five physical symbols that they have been initiated into the Khalsa. Name the faith whose adherents demonstrate that they are members of this community by wearing the five Ks.
A. RastafarianismB. HeathenryC. JainismD. Sikhism
9. Zoroastrianism is one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions. Name its holy book of scriptures.
A. AvestaB. QuranC. TorahD. Seidh
10. India is rich with religious heritage. Name the religion that enjoys the distinction of being the second largest religious community in the country.
A. HinduismB. BuddhismC. IslamD. Sikhism
Round 3: Great Decisions 2010
a. St. Patrick’s Day Pactb. Dayton Accordsc. Good Friday Agreementd. Treaty of Dublin
1. As President Clinton’s special envoy to Northern Ireland, Senator George Mitchell was successful at negotiating what document in 1998?
3. Which of the following is the largest ethnic group in Kenya?
a. Kalenjinb. Luoc. Kikuyud. Yoruba
5. “Supernotes” are counterfeit U.S. $100 bills that are routinely manufactured by which country?
a. Afghanistan b. North Korea c. The Philippines d. Cuba
4. In July 2009, the Chinese central government moved to repress the Uyghur indigenous minority group after they directed violence toward the Han people in which autonomous region?
a. Nei Mongol b. Ningxia c. Xinjiang d. Tibet
5. The political grouping known as the __________, received their name from a marketing term created by Goldman Sachs?
a. G-20 b. Asian Tigers c. Andean pact d. BRIC countries
6. Upon coming into office, President Barack Obama signaled that he wanted to “reset” relations with __________.
a. Iran b. Russia c. North Korea d. Cuba
7. Angela Merkel of Germany raised objections to NATO membership for Ukraine and __________, unless they agreed to unconditionally commit military forces to NATO campaigns.
a. Kyrgyzstan b. Georgia c. Latvia d. Azerbaijan
8. The Bush administration infuriated Russia by planning to put __________ in Poland and Czech Republic.
a. CIA listening posts b. Interceptor missiles c. Nuclear Missiles d. drone aircraft factories
9. The Dayton Accords ended the conflict that took place in which country during the 1990s?
a. Lebanon b. Bosnia c. Cambodia d. Rwanda
10. Before being unanimously adopted by the UN Security Council in 2005, the "responsibility to protect" doctrine was outlined in the __________.
a. World Summit Outcome Document b. Responsibility to Protect Report c. Global Peacebuilding Accord d. All-Parties Cooperation Agreement
Answers to Round 4 & 5
Round 4: Freedom of the Press
1. According to Larry Diamond, which of the following forms of communication are not considered part of “Liberation Technology”?
A. RadioB. TelevisionC. NewspapersD. Digital Media
2. The Internet is not unprecedented in its potential for political progress. Name the “liberation technology” of the nineteenth century that allowed for rapid dissemination of news around the world.
A. Printing pressB. TelegraphC. TelephoneD. Radio
3. The example of Malaysiakini, the online newspaper started by Steven Gan and Premesh Chandran that Larry Diamond uses to demonstrate the widening of the public sphere, shows that …
A. every government attempts to shut down opposition media.B. widespread internet access does not support a widening of the public sphere.C. successful online media can be taken over by the government for their use.D. even successful liberation technologies struggle for financial viability.
4. In order to get around “the Great Firewall”, bloggers in China have invented a cartoon creature as a vehicle for protest. Name the creature that is a brave and intelligent animal whose habitat is threatened by negative forces.
A. grass mud horseB. river crabC. four-legged dolphinD. giant panda
5. Across Africa and parts of the Middle East, which means of digital information and communication technology has proven to be the most effective in large-scale communication?
A. RadioB. InternetC. Mobile phonesD. Television
6. Larry Diamond uses a description of the Green Movement in Iran to illustrate …
A. visual coverage of events increases international awareness and forces other countries to intervene when they witness such atrocities.B. liberation technology has great potential and significant limits that are determined by how far a government is willing to go to prevent access to it.C. wide-spread access to digital media virtually guarantees the success of protest movements against injustice.D. when an authoritarian government loses its control of information, it is toppled.
7. According to the panel discussion of foreign policy and the speed of information at the national World Affairs Conference, Duncan MacInnis, Senior Foreign Service officer for the U.S. identified the key problem with the government’s dissemination of foreign policy information as being…A. the need to have everything approved before it can be posted.B. the need for secrecy in all foreign policy matters.C. the need to compete with private media outlets to be the first to release information.D. the mandates of Congress on what can be reported to the President.
8. In 1994, Victor Randrianirina was severely beaten and died a week later, allegedly for his reports on sapphire smuggling in the southern part of this country that indicated organized crime was involved in gem trafficking in this island country. Name the country.
A. AustraliaB. IcelandC. QatarD. Madagascar
9. Journalists who reported on their government’s position, and the positions of other governments, concerning the Kurds were at the highest risk in the early 1990s in which country?
A. IraqB. IranC. TurkeyD. Jordan
10. Vast networks of individuals who communicate rapidly and with little hierarchy or central direction in order to gather at a certain location for the sake of protest are called
A. Gang mobs.B. iMobs.C. ICT mobs.D. Smart mobs
Round 5: Millennium Development Goals: Gender Equality
1. Which country has the highest percentage in the world of women in parliament?
a) Rwanda b) Canada c) Nigeria d) Poland
2. According to the United Nations Fact Sheet on Gender Equality and Empowering Women, what is the main cause of unequal access to education, particularly for girls of secondary-school age?
a) Religious practicesb) Poor healthc) Povertyd) Not enough schools
3. United Nations organizations successfully partnered with the Liberian government to provide technical skills and equipment for women to cultivate the production of which crop?
a) bananas b) coffee c) cassava d) durians
4. Which of the following is NOT promoted as a right agreed upon by the 2008 adoption of the Commission on the Status of Women?
a) equal access to economic resources
b) ownership of landc) the right to creditd) suffrage
5. Which region of the world has more boys than girls enrolled in secondary school?
a) Latin Americab) Eastern Asiac) South-Eastern Asiad) Western Asia
6. Which of the following is a condition of the Female Secondary School Stipend program in Bangladesh?
a) Girls must be employed in agriculture
b) Girls must have at least one dependent
c) Girls must be enrolled in vocational school
d) Girls must remain unmarried until the age of 18
7. What percentage of senior officials or managers globally are women?
a) 10% b) 20% c) 25% d) 30%
8. How many women die worldwide annually from complications of pregnancy and childbirth?
a) 364,000b) 536,000c) 813,000d) 2,000,000
9. Which of the following is NOT adopted by the Doha Declaration on Financing for Development?
a) Reaffirms global commitment to eliminating gender- based discrimination in all forms
b) Extends women full and equal access to economic resources
c) Extends women full and equal access to legal resources d) Promote and reinforce gender-responsive public
management and gender budgeting
10. By 2010 the global share of women in parliament had reached what percentage?
a) 9%b) 16%c) 19%d) 26%
Answers to Round 6, 7, & 8
Round 6: Global Governance and International Organizations
1. What does BRIC stand for?
A. Britain, Rwanda, Israel, CanadaB. Brazil, Russia, India, ChinaC. Brazil, Russia, Israel, ChinaD. Brazil, Russia, Israel, Canada
A. IMF and World BankB. WTO and IMFC. GATT and World BankD. WTO and GATT
2. Which two financial institutions were established at a conference in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire in 1945?
2. In Global Governance 2025, it is determined that unlike Asia and Europe, Africa will not have a strong regional body for a long time. Why do the authors of Global Governance 2025 come to that decision?
A. Africa is too big geographically to be administered by one regional body
B. Africa is too culturally diverse to governed by on regional bodyC. Africa lacks strong leadership from any single countryD. The European Union will not allow for a rival regional power to their
south
4. According to Alan S. Alexandroff, the author of the Stanley Foundation brief “Challenges in Global Governance” what is the premier forum for international economic cooperation?
A. The International Monetary Fund (IMF)B. The World BankC. The World Trade Organization (WTO)D. The G20
5. In the Council of Foreign Relations Global Governance Monitor, Public Health is seen as an issue where global governance has come a long way in recent years, but still has a lot of room for improvement. What recent pandemic demonstrated a marked improvement in global communication on disease?
A. SARSB. Avian Flu (H5N1)C. Swine Flu (H1N1)D. Ebola Virus
6. In 1975, the last naturally occurring case of small pox was reported in Bangladesh. Which organization led the charge in the eradication of small pox?
A. WHOB. The Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationC. UNICEFD. Global Health Initiative
7. According to CFR’s Global Governance Monitor on Armed Conflict, which parts of the UN Charter can be invoked to allow for either UN peacekeepers or Regional Organizations to try to keep the peace during a conflict?
A. Chapter I and IIB. Chapter VII and VIIIC. Chapter 17 and 19D. Article 51
8. After the Cold War, the United Nations saw a dramatic increase in the amount of peacekeeping missions it was asked to take. What part of the UN is tasked with approving UN peacekeeping missions?
A. The General Assembly (GA)B. The SecretariatC. The UN Security Council (UNSC)D. The UN Department of Peacekeeping
Operations (UNDPKO)
9. Which treaty served as a precedent to the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
A. International Monetary Fund (IMF)B. North American Free Trade Agreement
(NAFTA)C. European Coal and Steel Community D. General Agreement on Trade and
Tariffs (GATT)
10. Large catastrophes tend to breed international cooperation. What precursor to the United Nations was established after World War I?
A. Concert of EuropeB. League of NationsC. European Coal and Steel CommunityD. Organization of American States
Round 7: Europe
1. What organization was the original precursor to the European Union?
A. United NationsB. European Coal and Steel CommunityC. The League of NationsD. The European Development Bank
2. Which international body was created with the purpose of “the protection and defense of Allies in the event of an attack or threats to security?”
A. North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationB. European Coal and Steel CommunityC. The United NationsD. The European Union
3. According to the Lisbon Treaty in Focus: Germany, The EU, Transatlantic Relations, and Beyond by Fran Burwell, which industry is the only industry where tariffs are still high between the EU and the US?
A. SteelB. AutomobilesC. TextilesD. Agriculture
4. As a result of the 2008 Financial Crisis several European Countries needed to under go austerity measures and receive a bailout from the EU. Which one of these countries has not yet received a bailout?
A. IrelandB. GreeceC. PortugalD. Spain
5. Turkey’s admission into the European Union has been a contentious issue since the late 2005. According to The Lisbon Treaty in Focus, what international problem between Turkey and one of the EU’s member states is most likely to hold up Turkey’s accession for the foreseeable future?
A. Italy’s disagreement with Turkey’s Muslim heritageB. The Ottoman occupation of GreeceC. The division of Cyprus into two parts after Turkey’s 1974 invasion D. The specter of unchecked migration from Turkey to Germany
7. What does the United States have to gain by having Turkey in the European Union?
A. A change in the voting structure of the European ParliamentB. Greater integration between EU members and NATO membersC. Greater diversity within the EU makes it a more legitimate ally abroadD. Turkey’s growing economy would stabilize the economically weak EU
7. Which treaty renamed the European Community into the European Union?
A. Treaty of RomeB. Treaty of LisbonC. Treaty of NiceD. Treaty of Maastricht
8. What kind of enlargement is being discussed when in the AICGS report when the authors discuss “enlargement fatigue”?
A. The enlargement of EU institutions has left EU nations tired of having their sovereignty taken away.
B. The enlargement of national debt in order to pay for growing EU regulations and resolutions
C. The enlargement of the number of nations which are members of the EU and the costs associated with bringing them into the Union
D. The enlargement of the EU bureaucracy in order to deal with the growing role the EU plays in European politics and in the world
9. According to the NATO Strategic Concept which one of these is not a part of NATO’s security and defense role?
A. Collective defenseB. Nuclear deterrenceC. A modern deployable forceD. Environment protection
10. Energy Security is important to both the EU and the US. What new pipeline through EU and NATO states will reduce the EU’s reliance on Russian Natural Gas?
A. Nabucco PipelineB. Nord Stream PipelineC. South Stream PipelineD. Brotherhood Pipeline
Round 8: Global Health
1. According to the World Health Organization, what is the leading cause of death among women of reproductive age worldwide?
a. Complications related to pregnancy b. AIDS c. Malnutrition d. Breast cancer
2. In terms of measuring success of Millennium Development Goals, battling infectious diseases has seen progress while _________ has remained unchanged across most developing countries.
a. Cholera outbreak management b. Polio / HIV/AIDSc. Access to potable drinking water d. Maternal deaths and complications
from birth
3. What is the single largest cause of death in children under five and is responsible for one- fourth of all child deaths?
a. Pneumoniab. Water-borne illnessesc. Malnutritiond. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
4. In 2007, with French leadership, 13 countries launched the UNITAID program that has generated over $1.2 billion for medications for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria by placing a modest tax on which of the following?
a. Airline ticket purchases b. Hospital services c. Baked goodsd. Insurance plans
5. With more than $800 million contributed each year, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation invests most heavily in what area?
a. Educationb. Disease treatmentc. Innovationd. Vaccines
6. As reported in the World Health Statistics report, the under-five mortality rate is highest in which country?
a. Afghanistanb. Sudanc. Qatard. Malawi
7. This disease is down to fewer than 3,000 cases a year— a 99 percent reduction in 20 years – with a majority of cases coming from areas where security is poor.
a. Tuberculoses b. Cholerac. Polio d. Smallpox
8. In the WACA video discussion on malaria, Rear Admiral R. Timothy Ziemer, cites what he calls the “PPP” program, describing successful interventions of malaria. What do his three P’s stand for?
a. Prevention, Prevention, Preventionb. Purchasing Power Parityc. Prevention, Procedure, Productivityd. Public Private Partnership
9. The Global Health Initiative (GHI), seeks to achieve significant health improvements and foster sustainable, effective, efficient and ________ public health programs that deliver essential health care.
a. Donor drivenb. Country-ledc. Male-focused d. Government funded
10. In March 10th, 2010 Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearings “Building on Success, New Directions in Global Health”, former President Clinton encouraged the US government to reinforce global health initiatives by supporting _________.
a. Vaccine subsidies for urban areasb. Agriculture self-sufficiency c. Industrial development for poor countriesd. More accurate and efficient rural community assessments
Answers to Round 9 & 10
Round 9: Ireland
1. Multinational firms such as Apple, Intel, Dell and others account for roughly ____ percent of Ireland’s GDP.
A. 1B. 5C. 15 D. 20
2. The Troubles in Northern Ireland ended with the …
A. Government of Ireland ActB. Irish accession to the EUC. Good Friday AgreementD. Anglo Irish Treaty
3. The largest Republican (pro-united Ireland) party in Northern Ireland is:
A. Sinn FeinB. Alliance Party of Northern IrelandC. Democratic Unionist PartyD. Social Democratic and Labour Party
4. The Easter Uprising occurred in what year?
A. 1690B. 1916C. 1798D. 1969
5. The Fianna Fail political party (also known as the “Warriors of Destiny”) was founded in:
A. 1926B. 1971C. 1998D. 2003
6. During the Time of Troubles of the 1970s to 90s, the Provisional Irish Republican Army was generally known for:
A. Charity and welfare workB. Anti-British violence C. Peaceful Republican
political representationD. Pro-British violence
7. Ireland’s administrative subdivisions consist of ____ counties.
A. 6B. 15C. 26D. 32
8. Ireland has ____ cities of over 100,000 people
A. 2B. 3C. 5D. 6
9. The current U.S. Ambassador to Ireland is best known to Americans as a(n):
A. Popular musicianB. Son of a famous movie actorC. Owner of an American football teamD. Former cabinet secretary
10. The __________________ created a separate parliament for the six counties of Northern Ireland.
A. Anglo Irish Treaty of 1921B. Eucharistic Congress of 1932C. Government of Ireland Act of 1920D. Irish Constitution of 1937
Round 10: Current Events
1. A subway bombing in the middle of April was blamed on “too much so-called democracy” and opened the door for the leader of this country to broaden his already extensive control over this former Soviet republic. Name the country where this occurred.
A. UzbekistanB. EstoniaC. GeorgiaD. Belarus
2. Who is the head of NATO’s military campaign in Libya?
A. Lt. General Charles BouchardB. Admiral James StavridisC. General James N. MattisD. Admiral Mike Mullen
3. In what Middle Eastern country is the Sunni Minority Government cracking down on Shia protestors?
A. SyriaB. YemenC. JordanD. Bahrain
4. What was the name of the Tunisian President that was overthrown at the start of what has become known as the “Arab Spring”?
A. Bashar alAssadB. Salman bin Hamad alKhalifaC. Zine elAbidine Ben AliD. Ali Abdullah Saleh
5. On March 10th, a magnitude 9 earthquake of the coast of Sendai, Japan triggered a tsunami which has devastated much of Northeastern Japan. In the aftermath of the tsunami, several nuclear power plants have been leaking radiation. What is the name of nuclear power plant that is leaking the most radiation?
A. TEPCOB. Fukushima
DaiichiC. OfunatoD. Ishinomaki
6. On April 3rd, China arrested the designer of the 2008 Beijing Olympics Stadium, commonly known as the “The Bird’s Nest” for “economic crimes,” a charge commonly thrown against political dissidents. Who is the designer?
A. Santiago Calatrava
B. I.M. PeiC. Ai WeiweiD. Yo-Yo Ma
7. On April 18th, an unauthorized copy of a United Nations report alleged that the Sri Lankan government had committed war crimes during the end of a civil war in May 2009 by shelling hospitals, attacking aid workers, and targeting civilians. What was the organization they were fighting against?
A. HamasB. The Tamil
TigersC. The Shining
PathD The Naxalites
8. Scandal seems to be seeping into the highest levels of Germany’s political sphere after the defense minister, a member of the European Parliament, and a state lawmaker have all been accused of what crime?
A. AdulteryB. GraftC. PlagiarismD. Human Trafficking
9. What is the African country that recently underwent a referendum in which the southern population voted to secede from the north?
A. TanzaniaB. SudanC. AlgeriaD. Chad
10. On April 16th, Raul Castro spoke to Congress of the Communist Party arguing for what reforms?
a. Term limits for senior officialsb. The end of socialized medical carec. A larger politburod. Greater trade with the United States
Tie Breakers: Round 1
1. Horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing have led to increases in U.S. natural gas reserves in the form of:
A. Tar SandsB. New coal bed methane discoveriesC. Offshore gas depositsD. Shale gas
2. If the European Union is considered one economic unit in terms of GDP, how does the EU rank internationally?
A. 1stB. 2ndC. 3rdD. 4th
3. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has stated that one of its goals is to focus on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Which is an example of an NTD?
A. Guinea WormB. TuberculosisC. HIV/AIDSD. Typhoid Fever
4. The term, “Africa’s World War” refers to the conflict which took place in
A. SudanB. South AfricaC. AngolaD. Democratic Republic of Congo
5. Despite a dramatic rise in violence triggered by the election of President Goodluck Jonathan, which West African state has gone ahead with gubernatorial elections this week?
A. NigeriaB. Cote d’IvoireC. NigerD. Ghana
1. Horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing have led to increases in U.S. natural gas reserves in the form of:
A. Tar SandsB. New coal bed methane discoveriesC. Offshore gas depositsD. Shale gas
2. If the European Union is considered one economic unit in terms of GDP, how does the EU rank internationally?
A. 1stB. 2ndC. 3rdD. 4th
3. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has stated that one of its goals is to focus on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Which is an example of an NTD?
A. Guinea WormB. TuberculosisC. HIV/AIDSD. Typhoid Fever
4. The term, “Africa’s World War” refers to the conflict which took place in
A. SudanB. South AfricaC. AngolaD. Democratic Republic of Congo
5. Despite a dramatic rise in violence triggered by the election of President Goodluck Jonathan, which West African state has gone ahead with gubernatorial elections this week?
A. NigeriaB. Cote d’IvoireC. NigerD. Ghana
Tie Breakers: Sudden Death!
1. Although 70% of Japanese identify as belonging to no religion, most Japanese practice Shinto for “life” events and the rituals of which other religion for funerals?
A. HinduismB. IslamC. ConfucianismD. Buddhism
1. Although 70% of Japanese identify as belonging to no religion, most Japanese practice Shinto for “life” events and the rituals of which other religion for funerals?
A. HinduismB. IslamC. ConfucianismD. Buddhism
2. The U.S. imports approximately what percent of its oil?
A. 60B. 70C. 75D. 90
2. The U.S. imports approximately what percent of its oil?
A. 60B. 70C. 75D. 90
3. What two countries joined NATO in 2009?
A. Croatia and AlbaniaB. Serbia and BosniaC. Turkey and GreeceD. Moldova and Belarus
3. What two countries joined NATO in 2009?
A. Croatia and AlbaniaB. Serbia and BosniaC. Turkey and GreeceD. Moldova and Belarus
4. Former White House Press Secretary Joe Lockhart expanded on comments about WikiLeaks, concluding that A. The government keeps too many secrets for the wrong reasons.B. Those who publish government secrets should be tried for treason.C. There are no secrets that the government should keep in these times of global communication.D. The U.S. cannot make a stand for secrecy while advocating transparency in other countries.
4. Former White House Press Secretary Joe Lockhart expanded on comments about WikiLeaks, concluding that A. The government keeps too many secrets for the wrong reasons.B. Those who publish government secrets should be tried for treason.C. There are no secrets that the government should keep in these times of global communication.D. The U.S. cannot make a stand for secrecy while advocating transparency in other countries.
5. Projections suggest that by 2015, 50 percent more people will die of _________than of HIV/AIDS.
A. CancerB. Heart attacksC. TobaccoD. Diabetes
5. Projections suggest that by 2015, 50 percent more people will die of _________than of HIV/AIDS.
A. CancerB. Heart attacksC. TobaccoD. Diabetes
6. The International Criminal Court (ICC) was designed to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. Which major western state is not a member of the ICC?
A. The United StatesB. SwitzerlandC. CanadaD. Mexico
6. The International Criminal Court (ICC) was designed to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. Which major western state is not a member of the ICC?
A. The United StatesB. SwitzerlandC. CanadaD. Mexico
7. The nations of the Persian Gulf include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. Iraq B. Bahrain C. Qatar D. Syria
7. The nations of the Persian Gulf include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. Iraq B. Bahrain C. Qatar D. Syria
8. On Sunday, Pope John Paul II will be beatified by the Roman Catholic Church. For John Paul to be beatified, a Vatican committee had to rule that he had performed a miracle. What was the miracle that was certified?
A. A French nun had been cured from Parkinson’s disease after praying to Pope John Paul.
B. A young child from Poland was cured from a deadly strand of SARS after praying to Pope John Paul.
C. An Indian woman’s tumor in the abdomen was healed, after wearing a locket with a picture of Pope John Paul.
D. Casting leukemia out of a young Mexican boy’s body, with a kiss.
8. On Sunday, Pope John Paul II will be beatified by the Roman Catholic Church. For John Paul to be beatified, a Vatican committee had to rule that he had performed a miracle. What was the miracle that was certified?
A. A French nun had been cured from Parkinson’s disease after praying to Pope John Paul.
B. A young child from Poland was cured from a deadly strand of SARS after praying to Pope John Paul.
C. An Indian woman’s tumor in the abdomen was healed, after wearing a locket with a picture of Pope John Paul.
D. Casting leukemia out of a young Mexican boy’s body, with a kiss.
9. Suffering from poor government coordination and challenging health statistics, this is the last country in Africa where polio remains endemic.
A. RwandaB. SudanC. NigeriaD. Zimbabwe
9. Suffering from poor government coordination and challenging health statistics, this is the last country in Africa where polio remains endemic.
A. RwandaB. SudanC. NigeriaD. Zimbabwe
10. On April 17th, the Finnish Party True Finns took third place in elections in Finland. What effects might this have for the EU?
A. Finland may become more closely integrated with the EU
B. The Finn representatives to the EU may veto a bailout of Portugal
C. Finland may request a bailout from the EU
D. Finland may secede from the EU
10. On April 17th, the Finnish Party True Finns took third place in elections in Finland. What effects might this have for the EU?
A. Finland may become more closely integrated with the EU
B. The Finn representatives to the EU may veto a bailout of Portugal
C. Finland may request a bailout from the EU
D. Finland may secede from the EU
11. According to the CFR’s Global Governance Monitor, which international treaty is arguably the largest and most complex ever negotiated?
A. The UN CharterB. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the SeaC. The General Agreement on Trade and TariffsD. The New Strategic Arms Treaty (START)
11. According to the CFR’s Global Governance Monitor, which international treaty is arguably the largest and most complex ever negotiated?
A. The UN CharterB. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the SeaC. The General Agreement on Trade and TariffsD. The New Strategic Arms Treaty (START)
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