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The Contemporary World Flashcards

1
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The intensification of the interconnection of the countries in the world.

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Globalization

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2
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The highest decision-making body of United Nations

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Security Council

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The multilateral military agreement of the countries in North America and Europe.

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NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)

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4
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The current UN general secretary

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Antonio Guterres

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5
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During the Cold War, which country challenged the supremacy of US?

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USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)

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The conference which convened to offer solution on economic problems after the Second World War

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Bretton Woods Conference

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7
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The treaty which ended the First World War

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Treaty of Versailles

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8
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The global financial institution which aims to eradicate poverty information

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World Bank

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9
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Which of the following multilateral organization is different among the group?

OPEC
ASEAN
G8
APEC

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ASEAN

(it is a cultural organization while the others are economic organizations)

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10
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The international organization which was founded to facilitate the world trade

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WTO (World Trade Organization)

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11
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Which of the following country is not part of United Nation Security Council?

Russia
China
USA
Australia

A

Australia

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12
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The international currency resulted from the Bretton Woods Conference

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US Dollar

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13
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The organ of United Nation design to help newly independent country

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Trusteeship Council

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14
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The author of the book entitled “The End of History”

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Francis Fukuyama

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15
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The treaty which ended the Second World War.

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Treaty of Potsdam

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16
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The perspective which believe that globalization had a positive impact to the world economy.

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Hyperglobalist

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17
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Which of the following is not an objective of ASEAN?

a. to maintain peace in the region

b. to poster the trading within the region

c. to protect the region against military progression

d. to develop the culture within the region

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c. to protect the region against military progression

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18
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All of the following are the characteristics of the countries under the Global North except

a. high human development index

b. high population

c. high gross national product

d. low corruption index

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b. high population

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19
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The following are part of the Global South except

a. Mexico
b. Brazil
c. Malaysia
D. South Korea

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D. South Korea

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20
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The total number of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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17

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21
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The Philippines has a territorial dispute against China. What organ of UN will offer recommendation to end the conflict?

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International Court of Justice

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22
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What is the source of conflict in the modern world according to Samuel S. Huntington?

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Culture

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23
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The following are the characteristics of the countries under the Global South except

a. high GNP (Gross National Product)

b. high population

c. high corruption index

d. low human development index

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a. high GNP (Gross National Product)

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24
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The leader of USSR during its disintegration during the 1990s.

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Mikhail Gorvachev

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25
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Which of the following war resulted from the Cold War?

a. India-Pakistan War
b. Iraq-Iran War
c. Ukraine-Russian War
d. Korean War

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d. Korean War

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26
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The father of Communism

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Karl Marx

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27
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The date of signing of the United Nation declartion

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October 24, 1945

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28
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Which of the following country is not part of the QUAD?

a. India
b. Japan
c. China
d. Australia

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c. China

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29
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The current secretary general of World Trade Organization (WTO).

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iwaela

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30
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The first African secretary general of WTO.

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iwaela

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31
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The stateless people in Myanmar.

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Rohimyans

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32
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They believe that globalization had only negative impact to the different countries.

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Skeptics

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33
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The general secretary of NATO.

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Jen Stoltenberg

34
Q

All of the following are members of Allied Powers during the Second World War except from

a. Italy
b. USA
c. Great Britain
d. France

A

a. Italy

35
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Which of the following is not an effect of the Bretton Woods Conference?

a. creation of World Bank

b. creation of International Monetary Fund

c. creation of World Trade Organization

d. creation of Association of South East Asian Nations

A

d. creation of Association of South East Asian Nations

36
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The international institution which regulates the world trading.

A

World Trade Organization

37
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The organ of United Nations which settles the territorial disputes between different countries.

A

International Court of Justice

38
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The newest member of Association of South East Asian Nations.

A

East Timor

39
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The policy of Mikhail Gorvachev which resulted to the disintegration of USSR.

A

Perestroika

40
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The basis of division of Korea.

A

38th parallel

41
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Which of the following war resulted from the difference in religion?

a. Vietnam War
b. Korean War
c. India-Pakistan War
d. Iran-Iraq War

A

c. India-Pakistan War

42
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The following are the functions of International Monetary Fund except

a. avoid the coming of World War Three

b. foster global monetary cooperation

c. secure financial stability

d. facilitate international trade

A

a. avoid the coming of World War Three

43
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What is the impact of Globalization to the third world countries?

A

The developing countries became consumers of the products of the west.

44
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A regime where the currency price of a nation is set by the forex market based on supply and demand relative to other currencies.

A

Floating Currency

45
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Which of the following show the concept of unipolarity:

a. USSR and USA had rivalry of power

b. USA became the sole power after the disintegration of USSR

c. the domination of Spain and Portugal of naval power

d. the intensification of the international trade

A

b. USA became the sole power after the disintegration of USSR

46
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The Philippines experienced the four waves of colonization. Because of this, the Filipinos suffered loss of identity.

A

Colonial Mentality

47
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The director of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).

A

Dr. Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria

48
Q

Which of the following is not a trading organization?

a. EU
b. OPEC
c. APEC
d. BIMP-EAGA

A

a. EU

49
Q

The following are part of the problems of the problem encountered after the Bretton Woods Conference except from

a. debt crisis
b. triffin dilemma
c. globalization
d. World War II

A

d. World War II

50
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What is Globalization?

A

It is a complex process of economic, political, and cultural interactions.

51
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Why is globalization considered to be an “intensification” of interactions in the world?

A

because it has increased its intensity compared to its historical precedents

52
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Which among these statements would best refer to the economic aspect of globalization?

a. it refers to international war and conflicts

b. it refers to the migration of people from one place to another

c. it refers to resolution of political disputes

d. it refers to the process of trade and capital mobilization

A

d. it refers to the process of trade and capital mobilization

53
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Political aspect of globalization.

A

international wars and conflicts

54
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social or cultural globalization

A

migration of people from one place to another

55
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hyperglobalist perspective on globalization

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Globalization is good for all countries and purely economic.

56
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skeptic perspective on globalization

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Globalization is a Western project.

57
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What is Bretton Woods System?

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The system was established after Second World War to facilitate the reconstruction and development of states.

58
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What are the aims of World Bank?

A

a. to provide development assistance for devastated countries

b. to establish economic stability in the world

c. to create opportunities for poor countries to develop

59
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What is IMF?

A

International Monetary Fund

It is considered the lender of last resort.

60
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Why was the International Trade Organization (ITO) not ratified while General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was?

A

Because the United States has protectionist policies.

61
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What is neoliberalism?

A

It is an economic ideology that promotes the privatization of inefficient government-controlled and owned corporations.

62
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The basis of dichotomy in the world during the cold war.

A

Political Ideology

63
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The rank 1 among the Sustainable Development Goals.

A

End Poverty

64
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The organization that regulates the petroleum trading in the world.

A

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

65
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The following are the founding members of ASEAN except

a. Philippines
b. Brunei
c. Indonesia
d. Singapore

A

b. Brunei

66
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The international law used by the Philippines to claim the rights of the country in exclusive economic zone.

A

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

67
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The leader of Russia who ordered the launch of Special Military Operation against Ukraine.

A

Vladimir Putin

68
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The first Asian who became the chairman of the non-permanent members of United Nation Security Council.

A

Carlos P. Romulo

69
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Which of the following violated the acts violated the basic principle of non-intervention of ASEAN?

a. The leader of Indonesia supported the candidacy of the incumbent president of the Philippines.

b. Singapore offered its National library as the venue of educational summit.

c. Malaysia hosted the international summit of the different medical workers.

d. Laos open its boarders for the migration of the workers from different parts of Asia.

A

a. The leader of Indonesia supported the candidacy of the incumbent president of the Philippines.

70
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The country that withdrew its membership from European Union.

A

British/United Kingdom

71
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The country with the highest Human Development Index in the world as reported by UNDF in 2019.

A

Norway

72
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The country with the highest Human Development Index in the world in 2024.

A

Switzerland

73
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The country with the lowest Human Development Index in the world in 2024.

A

South Sudan

74
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The country with the lowest Human Development Index in the world as reported by UNDF in 2019.

A

Somalia

75
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The organ of United Nation who organized along departmental lines, with each department or office having a distinct area of action and responsibility.

A

Secretariat

76
Q

The following are the basic principles of ASEAN except…

a. Mutual respect for independence, sovereignty, equality, territorial integrity, and national identity of all nations.

b. The right of every State to lead its national existence free from external interference, subversion, or coercion.

c. Non-interference in the internal affairs of one another.

d. Settlement of differences or disputes thru war.

A

d. Settlement of differences or disputes thru war.

77
Q

The United Nation aims to attain the Sustainable Development Goals in the year..?

A

2030

78
Q

Which of the following is not part of the identified critical areas of importance according to United Nations?

a. Planet
b. Government
c. People
d. Peace

A

b. Government

79
Q

The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro was entitled as..?

A

The Future We Want

80
Q

The world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative that aims to accelerate private sector action to prevent the worst impacts of the climate crisis.

A

COP 28/United Nations Climate Change Conference

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