Realism (Chapter 2)

Question 1

Who wrote The Twenty Years’ Crisis in 1939?
-Thomas Hobbes
-Niccolo Machiavelli
-Edward Hallet Carr
-Kenneth Waltz

Answer 1

Edward Hallet Carr

Question 2

Realism was a new when it first rose after WW2.
-True
-False

Answer 2

False (WWI)

Question 3

Realists believe that the world can be changed.
-True
-False

Answer 3

False (Idealists)

Question 4

A condition to which there exists no centralized sovereign authority higher than the state:
-International Politics
-Anarchy
-State Sovereignty
-Power Politics

Answer 4

Anarchy

Question 5

Neo-realists acknowledge the importance of non-state actors.
-True
-False

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Liberalism presented itself as commonsense.
-True
-False

Answer 6

False (Realism)

Question 7

Which theory dominated international relations?
-Idealism
-Nationalism
-Liberalism
-Realism

Answer 7

Realism

Question 8

Realism has been presented using the:
-Classical model
-Billiard ball model
-Lawful model

Answer 8

Billiard ball model

Question 9

Realism is also called Utopianism.
-True
-False

Answer 9

False (Idealism)

Question 10

Realists believe it is possible to set up a genuine world government.
-True
-False

Answer 10

False (impo)

Question 11

Realists are concerned with anarchy at both national and international levels.
-True
-False

Answer 11

False (international)

Question 12

Realism emerged as an accepted wisdom after WWII.
-True
-False

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Idealists called themselves that because they were optimists.
-True
-False

Answer 13

False (Realists labelled them idealists)

Question 14

Realists believe that the 2 major forces driving world politics are the pursuit of power and national interest.
-True
-False

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Realism believes that the respect for law is only achieved through binding treaties.
-True
-False

Answer 15

False (the threat of force)

Question 16

Realists believe the state’s primary obligation is to the international community.
-True
-False

Answer 16

False (its citizens)

Question 17

The Twenty Year’s crisis was published in:
-1946
-1939
-1818
-1942

Answer 17

1939

Question 18

Edward Hallet Carr argued against idealism and pacifism in IR and believed international institutions were weak.
-True
-False

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Who argued in favor of a science of IR:
-Machiavelli
-Carr
-Descartes
-Hobbes

Answer 19

Carr

Question 20

Idealists believed that states should prepare for war rather than focusing on disarmament.
-True
-False

Answer 20

False (Realists)

Question 21

Realists believe that conflict is inevitable and the best chance to avoid war is to be prepared for it.
-True
-False

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Idealism evolved through a series of debates.
-True
-False

Answer 22

False (Realism)

Question 23

The 1st great debate was settled in favor of:
-The US
-Realism
-Liberalism
-Sovereignty

Answer 23

Realism

Question 24

Classical realism places more emphasis on the anarchic structure of the international system than neo-realism.
-True
-False

Answer 24

False (el 3aks)

Question 25

.... used war to demonstrate how interstate politics were characterized by power politics instead of cooperation. -Machiavelli -Hobbes -Thucydides -Carr

Answer 25

Thucydides

Question 26

The studies of Thucydides showed that the less powerful could win against the powerful with time. -True -False

Answer 26

False (powerful did what they want, powerless just accept it)

Question 27

The writings of the 16th century thinker Thomas Hobbes were a display of realism. -True -False

Answer 27

False (17th)

Question 28

Niccolo Machiavelli was a neo-realist. -True -False

Answer 28

False (classical)

Question 29

Machiavelli wrote that promises must be broken when there is a need to do so. -True -False

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Thucydides wrote that it is better to be feared than loved. -True -False

Answer 30

False (Machiavelli)

Question 31

Machiavelli is often believed to be an immoral thinker. -True -False

Answer 31

True

Question 32

Hobbes can be considered amoral as he believed moral behavior can only be achieved under certain conditions. -True -False

Answer 32

False (Machiavelli)

Question 33

Machiavelli believed the Stateman had no real choice but to act with the interest of the political and social order. -True -False

Answer 33

True

Question 34

.... believed that moral principles and justice were simply the preferences of the already powerful. -Machiavelli -Hobbes -Thucydides -Carr

Answer 34

Machiavelli

Question 35

.... was among the first thinkers to engage in a continuous discussion on the nature of secular power and authority. -Machiavelli -Hobbes -Thucydides -Carr

Answer 35

Hobbes

Question 36

Hobbes stated that the state of nature would be brutal and short because of man's nature to try and dominate and oppress others. -True -False

Answer 36

True

Question 37

For Carr, world politics were characterized by a war of all against all. -True -False

Answer 37

False (Hobbes)

Question 38

Hobbes believed that the conditions necessary for a civilized life were: -sovereignty and dignity -vulnerability and self preservation -mutual respect and law -anarchy and institutions

Answer 38

Vulnerability and Self preservation

Question 39

Hobbes believed that states were equally vulnerable to attack. -True -False

Answer 39

False (weren't)

Question 40

In realism, the main actor is/are: -Individuals -States -States and organizations -Organizations

Answer 40

States

Question 41

The defining characteristics of the state are sovereignty, cooperation and self-interest. -True -False

Answer 41

False (Sovereignty, independence, self control)

Question 42

The central problem in international relations is: -Anarchy -Self-interest -Authority -The struggle for power

Answer 42

Anarchy

Question 43

Realism believes that world order is achieved through maintaining alliances between states. -True -False

Answer 43

False (semblance of-shifting)

Question 44

Realists believe that international institutions are only relevant in IR when backed by force. -True -False

Answer 44

True

Question 45

To realists, the main form of power is: -Sovereignty -Economy -Influence -Military

Answer 45

Military

Question 46

Realists believe that human nature is malleable. -True -False

Answer 46

False (unchangeable)

Question 47

Neo-realism is also called: -Utopian realism -Ideal realism -True realism -Structural realism

Answer 47

Structural Realism

Question 48

Idealism is based on Realpolitik. -True -Flase

Answer 48

False (Realism)

Question 49

The author of A Theory of International Politics (1979) is: -Thomas Hobbes -Kenneth Waltz -Edward Carr -John Locke

Answer 49

Kenneth Waltz

Question 50

Kenneth Waltz criticized traditional realism for being too agent centered. -True -False

Answer 50

True

Question 51

Thomas Hobbes believed that domestic orders were centralized and hierarchic, while the IS relied on coordination and self help. -True -False

Answer 51

False (Kenneth Waltz)

Question 52

Kenneth Waltz believed the international system was organic rather than mechanistic. -True -False

Answer 52

False (el 3aks)

Question 53

..... believed that we could differentiate between external and internal pressure which will help us identify at which level crucial change will occur. -Waltz -Carr -Locke -Rousseau

Answer 53

Waltz

Question 54

The fall of the USSR is an example of change at the: -Unit level -System level

Answer 54

Unit level

Question 55

From the books that aided in the shift from traditional to neo-realism: -A Theory of International Politics -The Stateman -The Twenty Years' Crisis -The Prince

Answer 55

A Theory of International Politics

Question 56

Realism is the perspective of IR. -True -False

Answer 56

False (a)

Question 57

Realism can be referred to as: -Power Politics -Hobbesian -Billiard ball model -All of the above

Answer 57

All of the above

Question 58

Idealists make a clear distinction between domestic and international realms. -True -False

Answer 58

False (Realists)

Question 59

Hans Morgentheau believed that states seek power because it is human nature. -True -False

Answer 59

True

Question 60

Hans Morgentheau was a structural realist. -True -False

Answer 60

False (classical)

Question 61

"The international system's structure is what forces states to pursue power" is a belief held by: -Classical Realists -Structural Realists

Answer 61

Structural Realists

Question 62

Structural realism takes in to account differences in culture and regimes. -True -False

Answer 62

False (doesn't)

Question 63

An example of a defensive realist: -Hans Morgentheau -Thomas Hobbes -Edward Carr -Kenneth Waltz

Answer 63

Kenneth Waltz

Question 64

... realists believe that states shouldn't strive for hegemony. -Offensive -Defensive

Answer 64

Defensive

Question 65

For classical realists, power is a tool for survival. -True -False

Answer 65

False (Structural)

Question 66

.... power is based on a state's wealth and size and population. -Latent -Geopolitical -Dormant -Economic

Answer 66

Latent

Question 67

Structural realists believe that states are rational actors. -True -False

Answer 67

True

Question 68

Realists believe that nuclear weapons are only useful in an offensive purpose when both sides have them. -True -False

Answer 68

False (One)