MUNDO ACTUAL PARCIAL 1

What is the main focus of geopolitics?

• Understanding how politics influences the economy

• Examining how geography influences politics and international relations

• Studying the history of wars and conflicts

• Analyzing cultural differences around the world

Which of the following best describes Geographical Determinism?

• Humans adapt to their environment using technology

• The environment completely determines human actions

• Geography has no influence on political development

• Political decisions shape geographical landscapes

Who proposed the Heartland Theory?

• Nicholas Spykman

• Friedrich Ratzel

• Halford Mackinder

• Samuel Huntington

The Rimland Theory emphasizes the strategic importance of:

• The central landmass of Eurasia

• Maritime power and coastal regions

• Expanding state borders for survival

• The role of international organizations

Which theory compares states to living organisms that need territorial expansion?

• Heart Theory

• Rimland Theory

• Organic State Theory

• War Systems Theory

According to World Systems Theory, what are the three types of global economic divisions?

• Rich, middle class, and poor countries

• Core, semi-periphery, and periphery

• Developed, developing, and underdeveloped nations

• Capitalist, socialist, and communist economies

What is the main idea behind Alfred Mahan's Theory of Sea Power?

• Controlling land routes is crucial for world dominance

• Controlling the seas is essential for national power

• The environment determines military success

• Technology has no impact on military strength

The Clash of Civilizations theory argues that:

• States will primarily clash over geographical resources

• Future conflicts will be between different civilizations and cultures

• Economic interdependence will eliminate wars

• Political ideology is the only cause of war

What important event led to the restructuring of Europe in 1946?

• The Cold War

• World War II

• The decolonization of Africa

• The formation of the United Nations

Which of the following was NOT a military alliance formed during the Cold War?

• NATO

• Warsaw Pact

• European Union

• None of the above