Superpowers, Supranational Organizations, Empires

Question 1

What is a superpower?

Answer 1

A nation with the ability to exert global influence in political, military, economic, and cultural affairs

Examples include the United States, the historical Soviet Union, and potentially China.

Question 2

What are the key features of a superpower?

Answer 2

• Military dominance (global reach, advanced weaponry, nuclear capability)
• Economic strength (large GDP, influence over global markets)
• Political and diplomatic influence (alliances, veto power in major global institutions)
• Cultural impact (soft power through media, brands, and technology)

Question 3

What is an empire?

Answer 3

A political entity where a dominant state controls multiple territories or nations, often through colonisation, conquest, or political domination

Examples include the Roman Empire, British Empire, and Ottoman Empire.

Question 4

What are the key features of an empire?

Answer 4

• Central ruling authority (e.g., emperor, monarch, or dominant government)
• Control over diverse territories, often across continents
• Political, economic, or military dominance over other regions
• Historical direct control, with some modern forms existing through economic influence

Question 5

What is the difference between a superpower and an empire?

Answer 5

A superpower influences globally but does not necessarily rule other territories, while an empire directly controls multiple regions and governs them.

Question 6

What is a supranational organization?

Answer 6

An entity formed by multiple nations that delegates authority to a higher institution, which can make decisions that member states must follow

Examples include the European Union (EU), United Nations (UN), and World Trade Organization (WTO).

Question 7

What are the key features of supranational organizations?

Answer 7

• Made up of multiple sovereign states
• Has authority beyond national governments in specific areas (e.g., trade, security, law)
• Decisions may be binding on member states
• Often works towards common economic, political, or security goals

Question 8

What is the difference between supranational organizations and superpowers?

Answer 8

Supranational organizations do not rule over other nations but work through cooperation, while superpowers are single nations that exert global influence.

Question 9

What is the difference between supranational organizations and empires?

Answer 9

Supranational organizations do not have direct control over nations but apply regulations and policies to members, while empires exert direct political/military control.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a powerful sovereign state.

Answer 10

superpower

Question 11

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a ruling entity over multiple territories.

Answer 11

empire

Question 12

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a collective of nations with delegated authority.

Answer 12

supranational institution

Question 13

List three examples of superpowers.

Answer 13

• USA
• China
• Historically, the Soviet Union

Question 14

List three examples of empires.

Answer 14

• British Empire
• Roman Empire
• Ottoman Empire

Question 15

List three examples of supranational organizations.

Answer 15

• EU
• UN
• WTO

Question 16

True or False: A superpower directly controls multiple regions.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

True or False: A supranational organization can make binding decisions on member states.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

True or False: An empire operates through cooperation among nations.

Answer 18

False