The use of civilization as a unit of analysis in global politics ________ the notion of state sovereignty.
A. supports
B. includes
C. contrasts with
D. coincides with
E. replaces
Which of the following is NOT a likely consequence of the fact that humans are social creatures (Aristotle)?
A. This tendency finds its most natural expression in national identities.
B. Humans' natural instinct to group together enhances chances of survival.
C. Humans have a natural need to belong and identify with each other.
D. Human interactions are frequently characterized by in-group/out-group dynamics.
E. Conflict can result from this human tendency.
During the Cold War, religion:
A. played a major role in conflicts around the world.
B. was used by the United States to justify its claim to righteousness.
C. facilitated an eventual relaxation of tensions between superpowers.
D. challenged the positions of both superpowers.
E. was overshadowed by Cold War politics.
Which of the following is NOT a way in which the foreign policies of the United States which shares two borders and Brazil which shares ten borders are bound to differ from each other?
A. Brazil is less likely to retreat into isolationism than the United States.
B. The United States is less vulnerable to potential attack.
C. Brazil's foreign policy is more likely to consider foreign opinions.
D. Brazil might benefit more from regional alliances and treaties.
E. Brazil is less likely to engage in international trade.
Which of the following is NOT one of the major civilizations Samuel Huntington identified in his thesis?
A. Orthodox
B. Japanese
C. Western
D. African
E. Eastern
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