Geography quiz Geography – Geopolitics Quiz By isitok - September 7, 2024 0 34 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Page 1 of 20 1. What is the term for a political strategy in which a country extends its influence over other countries or regions through diplomacy, economic pressure, or military force? A) Isolationism B) Imperialism C) Multilateralism D) Neutrality Page 2 of 20 2. Which concept describes the strategic control of key geographical locations to influence global trade and security? A) Geostrategy B) Geoeconomics C) Geopolitics D) Geocaching Page 3 of 20 3. Which international organization was established in 1945 to promote peace and cooperation among countries after World War II? A) The League of Nations B) NATO C) The United Nations D) The World Trade Organization Page 4 of 20 4. What term is used to describe a situation where two or more countries are in a state of ongoing political tension or competition, often involving military alliances? A) Cold War B) Trade War C) Diplomatic Standoff D) Proxy War Page 5 of 20 5. Which doctrine, announced in 1823, aimed to limit European colonialism in the Americas and assert U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere? A) Monroe Doctrine B) Truman Doctrine C) Eisenhower Doctrine D) Marshall Plan Page 6 of 20 6. What term describes a situation in which a country forms alliances with other countries to enhance its security and political influence? A) Balance of Power B) Collective Security C) Regional Hegemony D) Security Dilemma Page 7 of 20 7. Which two countries were the primary adversaries in the Cold War? A) United States and China B) United States and Soviet Union C) United States and Germany D) Soviet Union and China Page 8 of 20 8. What is the name of the strategic waterway located between Europe and Asia, which is a critical chokepoint for maritime trade? A) Strait of Hormuz B) Strait of Gibraltar C) Bosporus Strait D) Strait of Malacca Page 9 of 20 9. Which geopolitical term describes a region that holds significant strategic importance due to its location, resources, or political influence? A) Heartland B) Rimland C) Peripheral Zone D) Buffer State Page 10 of 20 10. What is the term for a country’s policy of maintaining neutrality and avoiding alliances or conflicts with other countries? A) Isolationism B) Non-Aligned Movement C) Neutrality D) Containment Page 11 of 20 11. What is the name of the ongoing geopolitical conflict between Israel and Palestine over territorial and political issues? A) Israeli-Palestinian Conflict B) Arab-Israeli War C) Six-Day War D) Gaza Strip Dispute Page 12 of 20 12. Which organization, founded in 1949, is a military alliance formed to ensure collective defense among its member countries? A) The European Union B) The United Nations C) The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) D) The World Bank Page 13 of 20 13. What term describes the situation where a country seeks to dominate or exert influence over a neighboring region or country, often through military or political means? A) Hegemony B) Expansionism C) Imperialism D) Neocolonialism Page 14 of 20 14. Which Asian country has been a major player in geopolitical conflicts over the South China Sea due to its strategic location and resource potential? A) India B) Japan C) China D) South Korea Page 15 of 20 15. What term is used to describe a country that has a significant influence on global affairs due to its economic, military, and political power? A) Regional Power B) Great Power C) Superpower D) Middle Power Page 16 of 20 16. Which 20th-century conflict involved a series of proxy wars and ideological competition between the capitalist Western bloc and the communist Eastern bloc? A) World War I B) World War II C) Cold War D) Korean War Page 17 of 20 17. What term refers to a small country situated between two larger, more powerful countries, often serving as a buffer or pawn in geopolitical conflicts? A) Buffer State B) Satellite State C) Puppet State D) Protectorate Page 18 of 20 18. Which geopolitical theory suggests that controlling Eastern Europe and Asia is key to dominating the world? A) Sea Power Theory B) Land Power Theory C) Heartland Theory D) Rimland Theory Page 19 of 20 19. What is the name of the process through which countries form economic and political partnerships to enhance their regional and global influence? A) Integration B) Isolation C) Alliance D) Regionalism Page 20 of 20 20. Which international agreement aimed to address global climate change by limiting greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainability? A) Paris Agreement B) Kyoto Protocol C) Montreal Protocol D) Rio Declaration Please provide your contact information to proceed.Email Address *First Name *Consent *Yes, I agree with the privacy policy and terms and conditions.Start QuizSkip and continue
