What was one big change during the Renaissance?

People started thinking and solving problems

What happened to local people in colonized countries?

They often lost control over their land

Colonialism is best defined as:

Control by a foreign power over another territory/people

What does the Cold War show us about modern politics?

Negotiation is better than fighting

Fascism is characterized by

Extreme nationalism and elitism

Why do countries prefer using soft power today?

To avoid conflict and still influence others

A major motivation for colonization was:

To get raw resources for industrialization

Which statement shows Renaissance thinking?

Use your brain to solve problems

What is the Berlin Wall known for?

Separating East and West Germany

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1
Germany and Axis coalition won the WW2
True
False
2
The Enlightenment led to less freedom and more control by rulers.
False
True
3
What can soft power help a country gain?
Gold
Respect and leadership
Extra land
More guns
4
What is the term for taking over other lands for resources and power?
Colonization
decolonization
Travel
Immigration
5
Raw materials like rubber and oil were reasons for colonisation
False
True
6
What was one big change during the Renaissance?
People started thinking and solving problems
People stopped learning
People followed blindly
People ignored science
7
What happened to local people in colonized countries?
They became rulers
They started colonizing Europe
They often lost control over their land
They moved to Europe
8
Which ideology would most likely ban a book criticizing its leader?
Feminism
Totalitarianism
Liberalism
Anarchism
9
What is one major thing that started during the Scientific Revolution?
Modern science
Cartoon shows
Internet
Wild fashion
10
Independence movements often started after World War II
False
True
11
Zara did an experiment and got a different result than her book. What should she do?
Test again
Burn the book
Panic
Ignore it
12
Zara believes women should have equal pay and representation in politics. Her views align with:
Feminism
Fascism
Conservatism
Anarchism
13
Colonialism is best defined as:
Control by a foreign power over another territory/people
Mutual cultural exchange
Voluntary economic partnership
Religious work
14
Which of the following is a result of decolonization?
More independent nations
More wars
Less countries
More empires
15
What does the Cold War show us about modern politics?
War is always the answer
Negotiation is better than fighting
Strong countries like to fight
We must avoid the internet
16
Which ideology opposes hierarchy
Conservatism
Fascism
Capitalism
Socialism
17
What do international organizations like the UN help with?
Starting business
Declaring war
Solving conflicts peacefully
Making movies
18
What is an example of soft power?
Tanks and jets
Missiles
Hollywood movies
War games
19
Cultural influence is part of soft power
True
False
20
Military power is the only way to gain global respect today.
False
True
21
Fascism is characterized by
Democracy and free elections
Classless society
Extreme nationalism and elitism
Religious tolerance
22
Before the Industrial Revolution, where did most people work?
Homes or small shops
Offices
Factories
23
What did scientists begin to use to understand the world?
Guessing
Magic
Daydreams
Logic and experiments
24
Colonization created new transportation systems like railways and roads.
False
True
25
What new energy source became very important during IR 2.0?
Wind
Electricity
machines
Steam
26
Colonization helped protect local people’s land and power.
False
True
27
Colonization caused:
Local freedom
Less trade
Control by foreign powers
More independence
28
The Enlightenment was a time when people were encouraged to think for themselves.
True
False
29
Colonization was only about friendship between countries.
True
False
30
Raj argues that tradition and stability are more important than rapid change. Which ideology does he support?
Conservatism
Totalitarianism
Feminism
Liberalism
31
Which invention changed global communication in IR 3.0?
Radio
Steam engine
Internet
Compass
32
Why do countries prefer using soft power today?
To avoid conflict and still influence others
It's fun to control others
To colonize more
War is cheaper
33
A major motivation for colonization was:
Establishing global peace
To get raw resources for industrialization
Spreading democracy
Promoting human rights
34
Why did European countries want to take over other lands?
To meet people
To grow their economy
To observe
To explore only
35
Which new industry grew because of cars?
Hospitals
Road construction
Schools
36
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Florence, Italy
London
Rome
Paris
37
Evidence and facts became more important than just beliefs.
False
True
38
IR 2.0 was slower than the first Industrial Revolution.
True
False
39
How has internet changed our daily life?
No more reading
Removed TV
Easier business and education
40
The use of machines reduced the need for human labor.
False
True
41
Which statement shows Renaissance thinking?
The Earth is flat
Never ask questions
Use your brain to solve problems
Only follow the king
42
In Middle East region where is the centre of knowledge?
Baghdad, Iraq
Iran
Libya
Saudi Arabia
43
Colonization was mostly done for:
Cultural exchange
Tourism
Peace
Economic benefit
44
Adam saw an apple fall and asked, “Why did it fall down, not up?” What is Adam doing?
Thinking scientifically
Thinking
Guessing
Sleeping
45
How did scientists during this time (17th Century) prove their ideas?
Through dreams
By using evidence
By guessing
By reading myths
46
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
Darkness
Celebration
Rebirth
War
47
Adolf Hitler is from which country?
The USA
The French Republic
Germany
Britain
48
Colonization helped support growing industries in Europe.
True
False
49
The USA, Britain and Japan is Allies coalition for WW2
False
True
50
What is the Berlin Wall known for?
Marking the start of WWI
Dividing France and Italy
Being the first wall ever built
Separating East and West Germany
51
What kind of thinking was promoted during the Enlightenment?
Superstitious
Rational and scientific
Emotional
52
Mass production means making only one item at a time
True
False
53
Modernism prioritizes:
Scientific rationality and progress
Culture
Religious domains
Emotional intuition
54
Which Korean tech brand is well-known worldwide?
Apple
Samsung
Honda
Toyota
55
What replaced military power in modern influence?
Maps
Guns
Fireworks
Soft power
56
Colonization had nothing to do with the economy.
False
True
57
Economic gain was one reason for colonisation
False
True
58
What was the 17th century known for?
Scientific Revolution
Magic Shows
Fashion Revolution
Farming Revolution
59
What became less important in explaining the world during Enlightenment?
Religion
Science
Art
Schools
60
What major invention changed how people traveled in IR 2.0?
Bicycle
Car
Plane
Boat
61
The Cold War involved direct fighting between the US and Soviet Union
True
False
62
How long did the Berlin Wall divide Germany?
28 years
10 years
5 years
100 years
63
People stopped believing in God completely during the Enlightenment.
True
False
64
What replaced war in modern times?
Negotiation and diplomacy
Helping each countries sincerely
Tug of war
65
Why is it called a “Cold” War?
There was no direct fighting
It was cold in Europe
It happened in winter
It involved freezing weapons
66
Colonization helped industries get more:
Raw materials
Weapons
Tourists
Knowledge
67
Kamal noticed plants grow better in sunlight. What did he discover?
A myth
A secret
A scientific fact
68
Decolonization often involved:
economic equality
Religious agenda
Violent struggles and wars
Peaceful negotiations only
69
Lina believes the government should provide free education to reduce inequality. Which ideology aligns with her views?
Capitalism
Socialism
Fascism
Anarchism
70
Which countries belong to Axis coalition during WW2
Germany, Japan, Italy
The USA, France, Britain
71
Which of the following is NOT soft power?
Bombs
Education
Media
Culture
72
What was the main reason for the division of Germany?
Different ideologies
Language differences
Different religions
Geographical issues
73
Farming became the main job during the Industrial Revolution.
False
True
74
Enlightenment thinkers believed in using what to understand the world?
Feelings
Magic
Reason
Dreams
75
Science started being used to…
Create confusion
Improve life
Entertain kings
Dance
76
Why does Malaysia prefer negotiations over war?
It wants to join the Cold War
It is fun
War is too expensive and dangerous
Malaysia is a superpower
77
A political leader bans all opposition parties and controls the media. Which ideology is this?
Totalitarianism
Capitalism
Liberalism
Feminism
78
Enlightenment thinkers relied mostly on religion to explain the world.
True
False
79
What is the origin of the term "ideology"?
Greek words "idea" (concept) + "logos" (knowledge)
Latin word "ideare" (to create)
German word "Idee" (idea)
80
Modern countries use war more often than negotiations
False
True
81
What were the two major wars in the 20th century?
American Revolution and WWII
WWI and WWII
Cold War and Civil War
82
What does secularization mean?
Following every religion
Celebrating holidays
Keeping religion and daily life separate
Becoming more religious
83
Why was the Renaissance important for the world?
It made people forget history
It made people hate learning
It changed the way people thought and improved life
It helped people sleep more
84
During the Enlightenment, people focused more on:
Rules
War
Religion
Logic and facts
85
What did Japan use to build its soft power?
Agriculture
Technology and anime
Colonies
Traditional clothes
86
Why was the Scientific Revolution important?
It helped modern science grow
It was all about fashion
It made more holidays
87
Liberalism emphasizes:
State control of the economy
Strict to tradition
Individual freedom, reason, and tolerance
88
Malaysia had no valuable resources during colonization.
False
True
89
The Industrial Revolution helped to produce goods more slowly.
False
True
90
Geopolitics is related to how countries deal with each other
True
False
91
Anarchism rejects:
All forms of authority
Religion only
Private property only
International trade
92
Amir mixed two liquids and saw bubbles. He wrote down what happened. What is this called?
Tutorial
Experiment
Magic
93
What does decolonization mean?
Trading colonies
Gaining independence from colonial rule
Making new colonies
Fighting the Cold War
94
Many countries became colonies during the 20th century
True
False

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