International Relations Flashcards
(96 cards)
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What year was the United Nations founded?
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1945
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Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?
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New York City, USA
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Which countries were the founding members of the United Nations?
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51 countries including the USA, UK, USSR, China, and France
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What year was the World Health Organization (WHO) established?
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1948
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Where is the headquarters of the World Health Organization located?
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Geneva, Switzerland
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What is the main focus of the World Health Organization?
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International public health
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What year was the International Monetary Fund (IMF) created?
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1944
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Where is the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund located?
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Washington, D.C., USA
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What are the main functions of the International Monetary Fund?
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Promote international financial stability and monetary cooperation
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What year was the World Bank founded?
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1944
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Where is the headquarters of the World Bank located?
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Washington, D.C., USA
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What is the primary goal of the World Bank?
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Reduce poverty and support development
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What year was the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) established?
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1949
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Where is the headquarters of NATO located?
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Brussels, Belgium
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Which countries were the founding members of NATO?
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12 countries including the USA, Canada, and several Western European nations
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What year was the European Union (EU) formally established?
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1993
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Where is the headquarters of the European Union located?
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Brussels, Belgium
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What treaty established the European Union?
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The Maastricht Treaty
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What year was the African Union (AU) founded?
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2001
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Where is the headquarters of the African Union located?
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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What was the predecessor of the African Union?
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The Organization of African Unity (OAU)
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What year was the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) established?
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1967
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Where is the headquarters of ASEAN located?
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Jakarta, Indonesia
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Which countries were the founding members of ASEAN?
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Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand
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What year was the Organization of American States (OAS) founded?
1948
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Where is the headquarters of the OAS located?
Washington, D.C., USA
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What is the main purpose of the Organization of American States?
To promote democracy, human rights, and economic development in the Americas
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What year was the Commonwealth of Nations established?
1931
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Where is the headquarters of the Commonwealth of Nations located?
London, United Kingdom
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Which countries were the founding members of the Commonwealth of Nations?
Countries of the British Empire
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What year was the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) founded?
1981
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Where is the headquarters of the Gulf Cooperation Council located?
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Which countries are members of the Gulf Cooperation Council?
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE
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What year was the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) founded?
2001
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Where is the headquarters of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization located?
Beijing, China
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Which countries were the founding members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization?
China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan
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What year was the Arab League founded?
1945
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Where is the headquarters of the Arab League located?
Cairo, Egypt
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Which countries were the founding members of the Arab League?
Six countries including Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Syria
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What year was the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) founded?
1969
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Where is the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation located?
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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How many member states are in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation?
57 member states
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What year was the International Labour Organization (ILO) founded?
1919
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Where is the headquarters of the International Labour Organization located?
Geneva, Switzerland
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What is the main focus of the International Labour Organization?
Promote social justice and fair labor standards
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What year was the World Trade Organization (WTO) established?
1995
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Where is the headquarters of the World Trade Organization located?
Geneva, Switzerland
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What is the primary function of the World Trade Organization?
Regulate international trade
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What year was the International Criminal Court (ICC) established?
2002
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Where is the headquarters of the International Criminal Court located?
The Hague, Netherlands
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What is the primary purpose of the International Criminal Court?
Prosecute individuals for international crimes
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What treaty established the United Nations?
The United Nations was established by the Charter of the United Nations in 1945.
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True or False: The Treaty of Versailles ended World War I.
True
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Fill in the blank: The ___ Treaty formed the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Washington
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Which treaty established the European Union?
The Maastricht Treaty, signed in 1992, established the European Union.
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What year was the Treaty of Paris, which ended the American Revolutionary War, signed?
1783
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Multiple Choice: Which treaty is associated with the establishment of the League of Nations? A) Treaty of Versailles B) Treaty of Paris C) Treaty of Ghent
A) Treaty of Versailles
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True or False: The Rio Treaty is related to the Organization of American States (OAS).
True
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What was the primary purpose of the Treaty of Westphalia?
The Treaty of Westphalia aimed to end the Thirty Years' War in Europe and establish the concept of state sovereignty.
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Fill in the blank: The ___ Agreement was signed to create the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Bangkok
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Which treaty established the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
The Bretton Woods Agreement in 1944 established the IMF.
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Multiple Choice: The Geneva Conventions are primarily focused on what issues? A) Trade B) War C) Environment
B) War
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True or False: The Treaty of Rome established the European Economic Community (EEC).
True
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What treaty is known for its role in nuclear non-proliferation?
The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
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Fill in the blank: The ___ Convention established the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Uruguay
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Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War?
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
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Multiple Choice: What year was the NATO treaty signed? A) 1945 B) 1949 C) 1955
B) 1949
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True or False: The Helsinki Accords were a series of agreements signed in the 1970s regarding European security.
True
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What is the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
The Treaty of Tordesillas divided newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal.
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Fill in the blank: The ___ Convention is essential for the protection of the rights of children.
Convention on the Rights of the Child
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Which treaty is known for addressing climate change?
The Paris Agreement.
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Multiple Choice: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was established by which agreement? A) Cairo Declaration B) Riyadh Agreement C) Jakarta Charter
A) Cairo Declaration
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True or False: The Treaty of Lisbon reformed the structure of the European Union.
True
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What is the main purpose of the World Health Organization (WHO) as established by its founding treaty?
To promote global health and coordinate responses to health crises.
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Fill in the blank: The ___ Agreement established the African Union (AU).
Sirte
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Which treaty is associated with the establishment of the Commonwealth of Nations?
The Statute of Westminster.
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Multiple Choice: Which treaty was a precursor to the European Union? A) Treaty of Maastricht B) Treaty of Rome C) Treaty of Amsterdam
B) Treaty of Rome
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True or False: The Treaty of Paris (1898) ended the Spanish-American War.
True
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What treaty established the African Development Bank?
The Agreement Establishing the African Development Bank.
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Fill in the blank: The ___ Treaty is known for its role in establishing the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Constitution
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Which agreement is crucial for the protection of intellectual property?
The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).
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Multiple Choice: What year was the Treaty of Paris (1783) signed? A) 1776 B) 1781 C) 1783
C) 1783
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True or False: The Treaty of Amity and Commerce established trade relations between the U.S. and France.
True
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What treaty established the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
The Rome Statute.
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Fill in the blank: The ___ Treaty established the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Riyadh
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Which treaty is known for promoting peace and security in Southeast Asia?
The Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia.
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Multiple Choice: Which treaty is associated with the establishment of the Arab League? A) Cairo Charter B) Arab Unity Agreement C) Baghdad Pact
A) Cairo Charter
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True or False: The Treaty of Paris (1898) ceded the Philippines to the United States.
True
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What is the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as established by its founding treaty?
To regulate international trade and ensure trade flows as smoothly, predictably, and freely as possible.
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Fill in the blank: The ___ Agreement is significant for international cooperation on environmental issues.
Montreal Protocol
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Which treaty established the International Labor Organization (ILO)?
The Treaty of Versailles in 1919.
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Multiple Choice: The Treaty of Nice is associated with which organization? A) NATO B) European Union C) ASEAN
B) European Union
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True or False: The Treaty of Washington created the Pan-American Union.
True
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What treaty is known for establishing the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)?
The Convention on the OECD.
