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Practice Test - Contemporary World

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1.

The countries in Asia who acquired weapons for mass destruction without the knowledge of the European countries
A. Welfare State C. Powerful Country
B. Weapon State. D. Powerful Country
2. The conference which convened to offer solution on economic problems after the Second World War
A. Breton Wood Conference
B. Geneva Conference
C. Washington Conference
D. Paris Conference
3. The international law used by the Philippines to claim the rights of the country in exclusive economic zone
A. 9-Line.
B. Geneva Accord
C. UNCLOS
D. Treaty of Paris
4. During the Cold War, which country challenged the supremacy of US?
A. China
B. USSR
C. Japan
D. United Kingdom
5. Which of the following is TRUE for social or cultural globalization?
A. It refers to the migration of people from one place to another
B. It refers to the resolution of political disputes
C. It refers to the process of trade and capital mobilization
D. It refers to the international wars and conflicts
6. The current UN general secretary
A. Ban Ki Moon
B. Antonio Guterres
C. Aung San Suu Kyi
D. Christine Lagare
7. ASEAN Growth Area which aim shift economic activities from resource extraction to higher levels of processing and value-added
production, focusing on industries that adopt clean and green technologies.
A. APEC
B. SEATO
C. BIMP-EAGA
D. ASEAN
8. What could be the MOST POSSIBLE reason why the ITO (International Trade Organization) was not ratified while GATT (General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) was?
A. Because the ITO is difficult organization to manage
B. Because the ITO is clearly an inefficient global institution
C. Because the United States has protectionist policies
D. Because GATT is the better alternative than ITO
9. The following countries are part of Global South except?
A. Brazil
B. South Korea
C. Mexico
D. Malaysia
10. The treaty which ended the Second World War
A. Potsdam
B. Shimonoseki
C. Versailles
D. Paris
11. The basis of the division of Korea
A. 24th parallel
B. 40th parallel
C. 17th parallel
D. 38th parallel
12. The basis of dichotomy in the world during the cold war
A. Geographical Setting
B. Religion
C. Political Ideology
D. Economic status

13. What is the most significant effect of the formation of the General Agreement on Tariff and Trade
A. The opening of the different countries for world trade
B. The division of the rich and the poor countries
C. The opening of the countries for migration
D. The standardization of economic policies
14. The following are the basic principles of ASEAN except from one
A. Mutual respect for the independence, sovereignty, equality, territorial integrity, and national identity of all nations.
B. Non-interference in the internal affairs of one another.
C. Settlement of differences or disputes thru war
D. The right of every State to lead its national existence free from external interference, subversion or coercion.
15. Which of the following leader of Russia who ordered the launch of Special Military Operation against Ukraine?
A. Vladimir Putin
B. Josef Stalin
C. Volodymyr Zelensky
D. Vladimir Lenin
16. The organ of United Nation designed to help newly independent country
A. Secretariat
B. General Assembly
C. United Nation Security Council
D. Trusteeship Council
17. The Philippines has a territorial dispute against China, What organ of UN will offer recommendation to end the conflict
A. International Court of Justice
B. Trusteeship Council
C. General Assembly
D. Secretariat
18. The treaty which ended the First World War
A. Treaty of Paris
B. Treaty of Potsdam
C. Treaty of Versailles
D. Treaty of Nanking
19. The following are the functions of International Monetary fund except
A. Avoid the coming of the World War Three
B. Foster global monetary cooperation
C. Facilitate international trade
D. Secure financial stability
20. Which of the following war resulted from the Cold War?
A. Korean War
B. Iraq-Iran War
C. Ukraine-Russian War
D. India-Pakistan War
21. The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro was entitled as
A. One vision, one identity
B. New Society
C. Win as One
D. The future we want
22. They believe that globalization had only negative impact to the different countries
A. Skeptics
B. Positivist
C. Transformationalist
D. Hyperglobalist
23. The Global Financial Institution which aims to eradicate poverty Information
A. International Monetary Fund
B. BIMP-EAGA
C. World Bank
D. World Trade Organization

24. The treaty which ended the First World War


A. Potsdam
B. Nanking
C. Pamunjon
D. Versailles
25. The newest member of Association of South East Asian Nation
A. Singapore
B. Indonesia
C. Thailand
D. East Timor
26. Which of the following country is not part of United Nation Security Council?
A. Russia
B. USA
C. Australia
D. China
27. The Director of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
A. Lee Kuan Yew
B. Ban Ki Moon
C. Antonio Gutteres
D. Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria
28. The following are the members of G8 except
A. Italy
B. Japan
C. Russia
D. China
29. The General Secretary of NATO
A. Mikhail Gorbachev
B. Vladimir Putin
C. Antonio Gutteres
D. Jen Stoltenberg
30. The international institution which regulates the world trading
A. International Monetary Fund
B. North Atlantic Treaty Organization
C. World Trade Organization
D. World Bank
31. Which of the following statements would BEST describe the Bretton Woods system?
A. The system was established after the First World War to promote liberal ideas
B. The system was established after the First World War to establish international order
C. The system was established after the Second World War to create further economic problems
D. The system was established after the Second World War to facilitate the reconstruction and development of states
32. Which of the following is not a trading organization
A. EU
B. OPEC
C. APEC
D. BIMP-EAGA
33. The incumbent European Commission president
A. Tony Blair
B. Ursula von der Leyen
C. Ramos Horta
D. Theresa May
34. What is the source of conflict in the modern world according to Samuel S. Huntington?
A. Technology
B. Culture
C. Trade
D. Politics
35. The date of the signing of the United Nation Declaration
A. October 15, 1945
B. October 24, 1945
C. October 17, 1945
D. October 16, 1945
36. Which of the following show the concept of unipolarity
A. USA became the sole power after the disintegration of USSR
B. the intensification of the international trade
C. The domination of Spain and Portugal of naval power
D. USSR and USA had rivalry of power
37. Which of the following statements would refer to a transformationalist perspective on globalization?
A. All of the above
B. Globalization has promoted global integration
C. Globalization has spread out American ideals
D. Globalization has transformed the lives of people
38. The headquarters of World Trade Organization
A. New York
B. Washington
C. Sydney
D. Geneva
39. The power of the state to impose rules and create a diplomatic relationship to other countries
A. Independence
B. Eminent Domain
C. Sovereignty
D. Nationalism
40. Which of the following acts violated the basic principle of non-intervention of ASEAN?
A. Singapore offered its National library as the venue of educational summit
B. Laos open its boarders for the migration of the workers from different parts of Asia
C. Malaysia hosted the international summit of the different medical workers
D. The leader of Indonesia supported the candidacy of the incumbent president of the Philippines
41. The intensification of the interconnection of the countries in the world.
A. Comparative Advantage
B. Globalization
C. Imperialism
D. Hegemony
42. The Ukrainian port which became part of the Russian Territory in 2014
A. Crimea
B. Panama
C. Suez
D. Odessa
43. The following are the founding members of ASEAN except
A. Singapore
B. Brunei
C. Indonesia
D. Philippines
44. The total number of Sustainable Development Goal
A. 15
B. 14
C. 17
D. 16
45. The reason of the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan
A. Ideology
B. Territory
C. Religion
D. Trading
46. The organ of United Nations which settle the territorial dispute between different countries
A. International Court of Justice
B. Security Council
C. Trusteeship Council
D. General Assembly
47. The United Nation aims to attained the Sustainable Development Goal in the year
A. 2030
B. 2027
C. 2025
D. 2026
48. All of the following are members of Allied Powers during the Second World War except from
A. Great Britain
B. USA
C. France
D. Italy
49. The first Asian who become the chairman of the nonpermanent members of United Nation Security Council
A. Jose P. Laurel
B. Claro M. Recto
C. Carlos P. Romulo
D. Manuel Quezon
50. Why is globalization considered to be an “intensification” of interactions in the world?
A. Because it has continued to become more dangerous
B. Because it has become a very problematic phenomenon
C. Because it has been a complex phenomenon
D. Because it has increased its intensity as compared to its historical precedents
51. The author of the book entitled “ The End of History”
A. Francis Fukuyama
B. Jean Baudillard
C. Michel Faucault
D. Samuel S. Huntington
52. The headquarters of the International Court of Justice
A. Hague
B. New York
C. Washington
D. Paris
53. The country with highest Human Development Index in the world as reported by UNDF in 2019
A. USA
B. France
C. Norway
D. Ireland
54. The leader of USSR during its disintegration during the 1990’s
A. Vladimir Putin
B. Mikhail Gorvachev
C. Vladimir Lenin
D. Borris Yeltsin
55. Which among these statements would NOT describe the Washington Consensus?
A. It promoted the self-determination of states when it comes to development
B. It was a decision made from the higher-ups from the United States and their allies
C. It promoted neo-liberal economics
D. It was the perceived solution to the Debt Crisis of 1980s
56. The following are the characteristics of the countries under the Global South except
A. High GNP
B. Low Human Development Index
C. High Corruption Index
D. High Population
57. The country with lowest Human Development Index in the world as reported by UNDF in 2019
A. Mali
B. Chad
C. Somalia
D. Nigeria
58. The stateless people in Myanmar
A. Indians
B. Taliban
C. Rohimyans
D. Aryans
59. Which of the following multilateral organization is different among the group?
A. APEC
B. ASEAN
C. OPEC
D. G8

60. Which of the following is not an objective of ASEAN?


A. To poster the trading within the region
B. To develop the culture within the region
C. To protect the region against military aggression
D. To maintain the peace in the region
61. Which of the following statements would BEST describe globalization?
A. It is a complex process of economic, political, and cultural interactions
B. It is the American project of imperialism
C. It is the historical event that aims for human coexistence
D. It is the process of pure economic integration
62. The international currency resulted from the Breton Wood conference
A. Yuan
B. Peso
C. Yen
D. US Dollar
63. Which among these statements would BEST refer to the political aspect of globalization?
A. It refers to the process of trade and capital mobilization
B. It refers to the international wars and conflicts
C. It refers to the spread of religion from one country to another
D. It refers to the migration of people from one place to another
64. The Philippines experienced the four waves of colonization. Because of this the Filipino suffered for the lost of identity. Which of the
following term best describe the conditions of the Philippines?
A. Torn Country
B. Colonial Mentality
C. Weapon State
D. Base Culture
65. The treaty which ended the Second World War
A. Treaty of Versailles
B. Treaty of Shimonoseki
C. Treaty of Paris
D. Treaty of Potsdam
66. The rank 1 among the Sustainable Development Goals
A. Safe Environment
B. End Poverty
C. Zero Hunger
D. Clear Ai
67. The number of judges in the International Court of Justice
A. 15
B. 14
C. 12
D. 17
68. The term of office of the Non-permanent member of United Nations
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 3 years
D. 1 year
69. The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of average achievement in key dimensions of human development. Which of
the following is included in this aspect?
A. Mobility
B. Quality of Education
C. political System
D. Multinational Companies
70. The current secretary general of World Trade Organization and the first African sec gen of WTO
A. Christine Lagarte
B. Antonio Guterres
C. Ban Ki Moon
D. Ngozi Okonjo-Iwaela

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