1. Which country is considered a Great Power in the context of global foreign policy due to its significant military, economic, and political influence?
a) Brazil
b) Canada
c) China
d) Italy
Answer: c) China
2. Which concept refers to a country’s efforts to maintain its influence and control over global affairs through diplomacy, military, and economic means?
a) Hegemony
b) Isolationism
c) Neutrality
d) Containment
Answer: a) Hegemony
3. Which of the following is a primary goal of the United States’ foreign policy as a Great Power?
a) Economic protectionism
b) Global military dominance
c) Environmental conservation
d) Cultural exchange
Answer: b) Global military dominance
4. The term “Pax Britannica” refers to the period of relative peace in Europe under the influence of which Great Power?
a) France
b) Germany
c) Britain
d) Spain
Answer: c) Britain
5. Which doctrine, established by President James Monroe, aimed to prevent European intervention in the Americas?
a) Monroe Doctrine
b) Truman Doctrine
c) Wilsonian Doctrine
d) Nixon Doctrine
Answer: a) Monroe Doctrine
6. Which Great Power’s foreign policy is characterized by the concept of “Socialism in One Country”?
a) United States
b) Russia
c) China
d) Germany
Answer: b) Russia
7. Which of the following best describes the “European Union’s” foreign policy approach?
a) Unilateral military intervention
b) Multilateral diplomacy and economic integration
c) Economic isolationism
d) Expansion of colonial territories
Answer: b) Multilateral diplomacy and economic integration
8. The “Great Game” refers to the strategic rivalry between which two Great Powers in the 19th century?
a) United States and China
b) Russia and Britain
c) France and Germany
d) Japan and the United States
Answer: b) Russia and Britain
9. Which Great Power’s foreign policy during the Cold War was characterized by the strategy of “Containment”?
a) Soviet Union
b) United States
c) China
d) France
Answer: b) United States
10. The concept of “Realpolitik” is often associated with which Great Power’s foreign policy?
a) United States
b) Germany
c) Japan
d) India
Answer: b) Germany
11. Which doctrine, introduced by President Truman, aimed to contain the spread of communism?
a) Monroe Doctrine
b) Truman Doctrine
c) Eisenhower Doctrine
d) Carter Doctrine
Answer: b) Truman Doctrine
12. The term “Chinese Dream” is associated with the foreign policy goals of which Great Power?
a) India
b) Russia
c) United States
d) China
Answer: d) China
13. Which Great Power’s foreign policy strategy includes the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?
a) Japan
b) Russia
c) United States
d) China
Answer: d) China
14. The “Doctrine of Preemption” was a key aspect of which U.S. administration’s foreign policy?
a) Clinton Administration
b) Obama Administration
c) Bush Administration
d) Reagan Administration
Answer: c) Bush Administration
15. Which Great Power’s foreign policy emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance of power in Europe?
a) France
b) Germany
c) Italy
d) United Kingdom
Answer: b) Germany
16. Which term describes a foreign policy strategy aimed at gaining influence and control over neighboring countries?
a) Expansionism
b) Isolationism
c) Diplomacy
d) Neutrality
Answer: a) Expansionism
17. Which Great Power’s foreign policy was marked by the “Open Door Policy” in the early 20th century?
a) United States
b) Britain
c) Russia
d) Japan
Answer: a) United States
18. The “Wilson Doctrine” refers to which U.S. President’s policy on international relations?
a) Theodore Roosevelt
b) Franklin D. Roosevelt
c) Woodrow Wilson
d) Harry S. Truman
Answer: c) Woodrow Wilson
19. Which Great Power’s foreign policy includes the concept of “Strategic Partnership” with other nations to counterbalance regional rivals?
a) India
b) China
c) Russia
d) Japan
Answer: b) China
20. The “Pax Americana” refers to the period of relative peace under the influence of which Great Power?
a) Soviet Union
b) United States
c) China
d) France
Answer: b) United States
21. Which Great Powerâs foreign policy focuses on the “Pivot to Asia” strategy?
a) United Kingdom
b) Russia
c) United States
d) Germany
Answer: c) United States
22. Which Great Powerâs foreign policy emphasizes “strategic autonomy” in its international relations?
a) Germany
b) France
c) Italy
d) Japan
Answer: b) France
23. Which concept involves the use of economic and military power to influence the global balance of power?
a) Economic Diplomacy
b) Global Hegemony
c) Regionalism
d) Soft Power
Answer: b) Global Hegemony
24. Which Great Power’s foreign policy is characterized by the doctrine of “Socialism with Chinese Characteristics”?
a) India
b) China
c) North Korea
d) Vietnam
Answer: b) China
25. The “Eisenhower Doctrine” was aimed at containing communism in which region?
a) Latin America
b) Africa
c) Middle East
d) Asia
Answer: c) Middle East
26. Which Great Power’s foreign policy includes the concept of “Strategic Maneuvering” in international relations?
a) United States
b) China
c) Russia
d) United Kingdom
Answer: c) Russia
27. Which Great Power’s foreign policy focuses on “military interventionism” to protect national interests?
a) France
b) Japan
c) United States
d) Germany
Answer: c) United States
28. The “Four Freedoms” were outlined in which U.S. President’s speech?
a) Franklin D. Roosevelt
b) Theodore Roosevelt
c) Woodrow Wilson
d) Harry S. Truman
Answer: a) Franklin D. Roosevelt
29. Which Great Powerâs foreign policy is characterized by the “Resurgent Russia” strategy, focusing on reasserting influence in former Soviet states?
a) Germany
b) France
c) Russia
d) China
Answer: c) Russia
30. The “Marshall Plan” was a U.S. foreign policy initiative aimed at:
a) Containing communism in Asia
b) Rebuilding Europe after World War II
c) Expanding American influence in South America
d) Promoting cultural exchange with Africa
Answer: b) Rebuilding Europe after World War II
31. Which Great Power’s foreign policy includes a focus on “strategic competition” with the United States?
a) China
b) India
c) Brazil
d) Canada
Answer: a) China
32. The “Kissinger Doctrine” is associated with which U.S. Secretary of State’s approach to foreign policy?
a) John Foster Dulles
b) Henry Kissinger
c) Colin Powell
d) Madeleine Albright
Answer: b) Henry Kissinger
33. Which Great Powerâs foreign policy emphasizes “economic statecraft” as a means to achieve international objectives?
a) United States
b) Germany
c) China
d) France
Answer: c) China
34. The term “Axis Powers” refers to the alliance of which countries during World War II?
a) United States, Britain, and France
b) Germany, Italy, and Japan
c) Soviet Union, China, and Japan
d) Britain, France, and Soviet Union
Answer: b) Germany, Italy, and Japan
35. Which Great Power’s foreign policy includes the “Great White Fleet” initiative, aiming to showcase naval power?
a) United States
b) Russia
c) Britain
d) Germany
Answer: a) United States
36. Which term describes a foreign policy approach that emphasizes cooperation with other nations to address global challenges?
a) Multilateralism
b) Unilateralism
c) Isolationism
d) Protectionism
Answer: a) Multilateralism
37. The “Gorbachev Doctrine” is associated with which Soviet leader’s approach to foreign policy?
a) Leonid Brezhnev
b) Nikita Khrushchev
c) Mikhail Gorbachev
d) Joseph Stalin
Answer: c) Mikhail Gorbachev
38. Which Great Powerâs foreign policy involves the concept of “strategic autonomy” and “balancing” in its regional policies?
a) India
b) Pakistan
c) Japan
d) South Korea
Answer: a) India
39. The term “Dollar Diplomacy” is associated with the foreign policy of which U.S. President?
a) Franklin D. Roosevelt
b) William Howard Taft
c) Woodrow Wilson
d) Theodore Roosevelt
Answer: b) William Howard Taft
40. Which Great Power’s foreign policy is characterized by the “Zero Problems with Neighbors” doctrine?
a) Turkey
b) Greece
c) Iran
d) Saudi Arabia
Answer: a) Turkey
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