- 1. Geopolitics, also known as political geography, is the study of how geography influences politics and the behavior of states. It considers how factors such as location, natural resources, and physical boundaries impact international relations and power dynamics. Geopolitical analysis seeks to understand the strategic interests and objectives of states, as well as the relationships between different nations and regions. It explores topics such as military alliances, territorial disputes, and economic competition, in order to predict and explain political behavior on a global scale.
What is the study of the spatial relationships between politics and territory known as?
A) Cultural geography
B) Biogeography
C) Economic geography
D) Geopolitics
- 2. Which country is known for its policy of 'Manifest Destiny'?
A) United States
B) China
C) Russia
D) Germany
- 3. The 'Heartland Theory' was proposed by which geopolitical thinker?
A) Halford Mackinder
B) Alfred Thayer Mahan
C) Johan Galtung
D) Nicholas Spykman
- 4. Which strait separates Russia from North America?
A) Strait of Magellan
B) Strait of Malacca
C) Strait of Gibraltar
D) Bering Strait
- 5. Which world leader was known for implementing the policy of 'Realpolitik'?
A) Benito Mussolini
B) Winston Churchill
C) Otto von Bismarck
D) Nelson Mandela
- 6. What was the former name of the city now known as Istanbul?
A) Athens
B) Alexandria
C) Constantinople
D) Damascus
- 7. Which international organization was established to maintain peace and security after World War II?
A) European Union
B) United Nations
C) ASEAN
D) NATO
- 8. The 'Rimland Theory' was proposed by which geopolitical strategist?
A) Nicholas Spykman
B) Halford Mackinder
C) Johan Galtung
D) Alfred Thayer Mahan
- 9. Which country is known for its 'Neutrality' policy?
A) Canada
B) Brazil
C) Switzerland
D) Japan
- 10. The 'One Belt One Road' initiative is a geopolitical strategy proposed by which country?
A) Russia
B) India
C) United States
D) China
- 11. What is the name of the dividing line that separated Communist and non-Communist countries during the Cold War?
A) Mason-Dixon Line
B) Maginot Line
C) Iron Curtain
D) Berlin Wall
- 12. Which of the following is an example of a supranational organization that focuses on political and economic cooperation among European countries?
A) ASEAN
B) NATO
C) European Union
D) OPEC
- 13. What is the term for a region that separates conflicting states and reduces tension between them?
A) Protectorate
B) Buffer zone
C) Annexed territory
D) Territorial enclave
- 14. What is the term for a country or region that is physically separated from the main body of the territory?
A) Dominion
B) Enclave
C) Exclave
D) Sovereign
- 15. Which mountain range serves as a natural barrier between India and China, influencing their geopolitical relations?
A) Rockies
B) Andes
C) Himalayas
D) Alps
- 16. The geopolitical term 'Pivot Area' refers to a region in which continent?
A) Asia
B) Europe
C) Africa
D) North America
- 17. The 'Arab Spring' was a series of pro-democracy uprisings in which region?
A) Middle East and North Africa
B) Sub-Saharan Africa
C) Latin America
D) East Asia
- 18. What is the term for a state that has a dominant position in the international system?
A) Oligarchy
B) Hegemon
C) Matriarchy
D) Anarchy
- 19. What is the term for the practice of exerting political influence over other countries without the use of military force?
A) Soft Power
B) Sharp Power
C) Hard Power
D) Smart Power
- 20. Which country hosts the headquarters of the European Union and NATO?
A) France
B) Netherlands
C) Germany
D) Belgium
- 21. Which body of water is bordered by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel, and Jordan?
A) Arabian Sea
B) Dead Sea
C) Persian Gulf
D) Red Sea
- 22. Which of the following countries is not a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?
A) China
B) Germany
C) Russia
D) United States
- 23. What is the capital of a country that has a significant geopolitical role as the headquarters of various international organizations, including NATO and the EU?
A) Brussels
B) Vienna
C) Geneva
D) The Hague
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