Superpowers EQ1

Question 1

Name the 4 pillars to being a superpower and what is at the base of it?

Answer 1

Military(Hard),Political(Soft),Cultural(Soft),Resources.
Economic at the BASE

Question 2

What is a combination of soft power and Hard power called and why would it be used?

Answer 2

‘Smart Power’, would be used as Hrad power very blunt and forceful not modern times, Soft power alone not enough to persuade countries.

Question 3

What was the theory called that what area of land to be the key of a country success.

Answer 3

Mackinder’ : HEARTLAND THEORY - Modern day Russia, stretching to China, far south as India. NO seas to be invaded and lots of Natural resources.

Question 4

Name the two phases that led to the growth of the British Empire?

Answer 4

Mercantile Phase - 1600-1850 - Took over small coastal countries-used for protect trade - Foreign economic interests.
Imperial-Conquests of countries and islands - expand their culture. Total control