Superpowers: All case studies

Question 1

Name a current superpower

Answer 1

The USA

Question 2

What is the USA known for in terms of being a superpower?

Answer 2

It’s known for significant military capabilities and global military presence

Question 3

The USA has the world’s largest?

Answer 3

Military budget

Question 4

Name some strong factors of the USA’s military

Answer 4

The USA maintains a strong and technologically advanced military force, including a robust navy, air force and army

Question 5

What is the USA’s military expenditure annually?

Answer 5

$700 billion in 2021

Question 6

What has the UK experienced an increase in over recent years?

Answer 6

Inward migration

Question 7

What has inward migration in the UK resulted in?

Answer 7

A diverse population

Question 8

What are some factors driving inward migration in the UK?

Answer 8

Economic opportunities, Educational prospects, political stability, Cultural attractions

Question 9

The demographic characteristics of inward migration have shaped what in the UK?

Answer 9

Population composition
Cultural diversity
Ethnic enrichment

Question 10

How has inward migration affected the UK society?

Answer 10

Labour market
Housing
Healthcare
Education

Question 11

Which type of countries has the UK experienced migration from the most?

Answer 11

Commonwealth countries such as India, Pakistan and Jamaica

Question 12

When did inward migration begin largely in the UK?

Answer 12

Post ww2 in order to stabilise the economy and fill labour shortages

Question 13

How many commonwealth immigrants arrived in the UK in the 1950s and 1960s?

Answer 13

500,000

Question 14

Russia is…

Answer 14

The largest country in the world, spanning Europe and Asia

Question 15

Why is Russia a strategic geographical location?

Answer 15

It borders multiple countries

Question 16

What is the physical geography of Russia like?

Answer 16

Diverse with mountains, plains and forests

Question 17

What is Russia rich in?

Answer 17

Natural resources like, oil, gas and minerals

Question 18

The extensive coastline along the Arctic and Pacific oceans contributes to Russia’s?

Answer 18

Economic and geopolitical significance as a superpower

Question 19

Define soft power simply.

Answer 19

The influence of attraction through culture

Question 20

Give an example of British culture in UK television programs

Answer 20

Strictly Come Dancing
Top Gear

Question 21

What do British TV programs demonstrate?

Answer 21

Showcase British culture
Creativity
Entertainment

Question 22

What are the pros of using TV programs as a form of soft power?

Answer 22

Wide international viewership
Boost UK’s creative industries and economy
Reflect British values and ideals
Facilitate diplomatic relations

Question 23

Give an example of when there was a unipolar world?

Answer 23

During the British Empire

Question 24

Describe the British empire

Answer 24

One of the largest and most influential empires in history

Question 25

What are some chracteristics of a unipolar superpower that the British empire demonstrated?

Answer 25

Political Economic Military dominance

Question 26

How did the British empire gain economic power?

Answer 26

Through resource extraction and trade

Question 27

How did the British Empire gain political influence?

Answer 27

Colonisation and governance systems

Question 28

What did the British empire experience post WW2?

Answer 28

A decline and decolonisation movements

Question 29

What does the British empire offer an insight to?

Answer 29

The rise and fall of a unipolar superpower

Question 30

Give an example of when the world had bipolar superpowers?

Answer 30

The USA and USSR

Question 31

When was the period of having bipolar superpowers?

Answer 31

The Cold War era (1945-1991)

Question 32

What does the USSR stand for?

Answer 32

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Question 33

What were the characteristics of the cold war?

Answer 33

Political rivalry Military competition Ideological conflict

Question 34

An arms race occured give an example of what occured?

Answer 34

The development of nuclear weapons

Question 35

hat led to the transition towards a unipolar world?

Answer 35

The collapse of the USSR

Question 36

What does BRICS stand for?

Answer 36

Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa

Question 37

What are the characteristics of the BRICS nations?

Answer 37

Major emerging national economies

Question 38

What is the significance of the BRICS nations?

Answer 38

Potential future superpowers with growing economies and global influence

Question 39

Why are the BRICS nations seen as potential future superpowers?

Answer 39

Due to their: economic growth, geopolitical importance and regional influence

Question 40

What type of IGO is the World Bank?

Answer 40

International financial institution

Question 41

When was the WB established?

Answer 41

1944

Question 42

What are the aims of the World Bank?

Answer 42

Reduce poverty, promote sustainable development

Question 43

What are the activities of the World Bank?

Answer 43

Provide loans, grants, technical assistance and policy advice

Question 44

What is the purpose of the IMF?

Answer 44

An IGO that regulates global trade

Question 45

When was the IMF established?

Answer 45

1995

Question 46

What are the aims of the IMF?

Answer 46

Promote open trade Reduce protectionism

Question 47

Define protectionism

Answer 47

Restricting, or banning, foreign companies from investing in their country.

Question 48

What is the purpose of the IMF?

Answer 48

To promote global economic security and stability

Question 49

What are the aims of the IMF?

Answer 49

Reduce global poverty Encourage international trade Promote financial stability and economic growth

Question 50

How does the IMF fulfill it's functions?

Answer 50

Lending to countries with balance of payment issues Helping member countries modernise their economies

Question 51

What does WEF stand for?

Answer 51

World Economic Forum

Question 52

What is the WEF?

Answer 52

A swiss Non-Profit

Question 53

What does WEF promote?

Answer 53

Globalisation and free trade

Question 54

What is WEF's aim?

Answer 54

Improve the state of the world