International Relations
What does “IR” stand for in this class?
International Relations
What is when people who want to work can’t find a job?
Unemployment
Name one institution thats exists because of globalization.
UN, IMF, WB
Name one active conflict in the world
Ukraine, Israel-Palestine, Sudan, etc.
Which country is the largest in size (by land)?
Russia
Name two causes of globalization.
What are technology and international trade?
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product
Name two types of government
Democracy and Monarchy
Name one cause of conflict between states.
What is territory / religion / resources / ideology
Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations? (2025)
António Guterres
What is the increasing connection between countries?
Globalization
Name one effect of inflation.
higher prices / lower value of money / harder to save
Give an example of a non-state actor
UN / NGOs / terrorist groups / multinational companies
What is the term for people forced to leave their country because of war?
Refugee
Which Nobel Peace Prize winner promoted non-violence and led India’s independence movement?
Mahatma Gandhi
What is a formal agreement between countries?
Treaty
What does IMF stand for?
International Monetary Fund
Name one type of power a country can have.
military / economic / cultural / diplomatic
Name one strategic region or sea important in global geopolitics.
South China Sea / Strait of Hormuz / Arctic / Panama Canal
Which world leader was known for promoting peace after World War II and helped form the EU?
Winston Churchill
What is peaceful communication between countries?
Diplomacy
What is when countries agree to trade without many taxes or limits?
Free trade agreement
What is the difference between a nation and a state?
A nation is a group of people; a state is a political organization
Which countries have had a long conflict over Kashmir?
India, China and Pakistan
Who is known as the “father of economics”?
Adam Smith