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The Clash of Civilizations by Samuel P. Huntington
Contributed by: Platt
  • 1. What is the main thesis of 'The Clash of Civilizations'?
A) Ideological conflicts between capitalism and communism will persist.
B) Economic competition will dominate future conflicts.
C) Nuclear proliferation will be the main threat to peace.
D) Cultural and religious identities will be the primary source of conflict.
  • 2. In which year was 'The Clash of Civilizations' published?
A) 1989
B) 2001
C) 1992
D) 1996
  • 3. What does Huntington identify as a possible source of conflict in the future?
A) Technological advancements
B) Economic disparities
C) Political ideologies
D) Cultural differences
  • 4. Huntington believes that future wars will not be fought between countries but between what?
A) Political parties
B) Economies
C) Ideologies
D) Civilizations
  • 5. What does Huntington predict about the future of the Western civilization?
A) It will face challenges from other civilizations.
B) It will dominate without challenge.
C) It will decline rapidly.
D) It will unify all civilizations.
  • 6. Which of the following civilizations does Huntington view as a rising power?
A) African civilization.
B) Hindu civilization (India).
C) Latin American civilization.
D) Confucian civilization (China).
  • 7. According to Huntington, which civilization has the closest ties with the West?
A) Latin American civilization.
B) Slavic civilization.
C) Islamic civilization.
D) Confucian civilization.
  • 8. What role does religion play in Huntington's thesis?
A) A central role in shaping identity and conflict.
B) No role; only economic factors matter.
C) A minor influence with less importance than politics.
D) It is seen as outdated and irrelevant.
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