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Superpowers cannot have both economic and political power.
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Hegemony is [blank_start]supreme[blank_end] power over [blank_start]others.[blank_end]
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What are the criteria for a superpower?
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Size (land area = more border countries, more natural resources)
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Oil (the more oil = the more influential)
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Population (large workforce, growth through markets)- Singapore is an exception
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Economy (Top 12 largest economies control 2/3 of world GDP, control investment)
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Media (must own a lot of media outlets)
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Resources (Middle East powerful due to oil supply, but not always e.g. Nigeria)
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Religion (can influence politics e.g. ethics like abortion)
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Military (large military = more power, nuclear weapons)
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Celebrity status (lots of celebrities from country = more global appeal)
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Who are former superpowers?
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Spain, Great Britain and France
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Japan, USSR and Great Britain
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Who is the only current superpower?
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Who are the potential superpowers?
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Great Britain and China
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BRICs, Japan, EU
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Imperialism is a relationship of [blank_start]political[blank_end], economic or [blank_start]cultural[blank_end] control between geographical areas e.g. British control of [blank_start]Burma[blank_end] 1824-1948
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Colonialism is the [blank_start]political[blank_end] rule of a nation by [blank_start]another[blank_end] e.g. Introduction of [blank_start]christianity[blank_end] to countries
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political
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another
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christianity
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[blank_start]Colonisation[blank_end] is the physical settling go people from one colonial power to another country within their colony e.g. English people moving to work in India
Question 10
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In which hemisphere are the majority of Starbucks?
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There are not many Starbucks in areas where the [blank_start]raw materials[blank_end] are farmed as [blank_start]disposable income[blank_end] is lower or non-existent and so profits would be [blank_start]lower[blank_end].
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raw materials
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disposable income
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lower
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Mc Donalds have branches in Africa and South America, unlike Starbucks.
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Mc Donald's is worth $40 billion which is double the value of which nation?
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Mc Donaldisation is the [blank_start]principles[blank_end] of fast food restaurants coming to [blank_start]dominate[blank_end] more and more sectors of American society as well as the [blank_start]rest of the world[blank_end].
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principles
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dominate
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rest of the world
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Which is true about Mc Donald's?
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There are 50,000 branches in 50 countries.
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There are 32,000 branches in over 100 countries.
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Every country has at least one branch.
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What are the advantages of Mc Donaldisation?
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American culture dilutes other cultures.
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It emphasises efficiency, calculability, predictability and control.
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It offers work to a large number of people.
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It is quick and easy, as well as familiar.
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Being an American company, the majority of profit returns there.
Question 17
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Hard power is covert, whilst soft power is overt.
Question 18
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Does hard power always work?
Question 19
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Which type of power, hard or soft, is more risky?
Question 20
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What are examples of using military presence and force?
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TV programmes about the military
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Military bases in other countries
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Diplomatic threats if negotiations fail
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Military alliances like NATO
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Nuclear weapons
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Having an all male army
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Large air, naval and land forces
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What are examples of aid and trade?
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Reducing import tariffs to favour certain trade partners
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Trade blocs and alliances
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Manufacturing large quantities of cheap goods
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Dumping cheap food sources on countries receiving aid
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Providing allies with economic and technical assistance
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Using aid to influence policy or keep allies happy
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What are examples of culture and ideology?
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Exporting culture in the for of film and television or globally recognised brand
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Having a strong and loyal army which support the nations beliefs
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Gradually persuading doubters that a particular action or view is in their interest
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Having a dominant fashion brand within a country
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Making everyone watch political broadcasts every day
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Using the media to promote a particular image and message
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Capitalist nations are those which foster [blank_start]market[blank_end] led development following The [blank_start]Modernisation[blank_end] Theory, stressing industry and [blank_start]infrastructure[blank_end], free trade and attracting [blank_start]FDI[blank_end] to create jobs and raise incomes. Tends to be that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer e.g. [blank_start]Asian Tigers[blank_end]
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market
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Modernisation
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infrastructure
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FDI
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Asian Tigers
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Marxist countries are those which break free of [blank_start]capitalism[blank_end] and profit. State [blank_start]ownership[blank_end] and planning so that existing [blank_start]class[blank_end] structures are replaced with a system that manages society for the good of [blank_start]all[blank_end]. State control and limited involvement in world [blank_start]trade[blank_end] and TNCs e.g. Cuba
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capitalism
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ownership
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class
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all
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trade
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Populist nations are those which have [blank_start]charismatic[blank_end] 'man of the people' leaders to create a '[blank_start]them[blank_end] and [blank_start]us[blank_end]' discourse, promising social [blank_start]equality[blank_end] and using policies that appeal to the pockets of [blank_start]ordinary[blank_end] people. Critics often say that it is [blank_start]directionless[blank_end] and leads to poor economic decision making e.g. Latin America
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charismatic
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them
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us
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equality
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ordinary
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directionless
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Grassroots is small-scale, [blank_start]community[blank_end] focussed development often aiming to meet [blank_start]basic[blank_end] needs rather than hugely improve incomes. Often involves locals or international NGOs who provide some [blank_start]funding[blank_end] and other support. This approach tends to adhere to the principles of [blank_start]sustainability[blank_end] e.g. communities
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community
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basic
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funding
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sustainability
Question 27
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How do superpowers maintain power?
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Direct colonies- make their policies and appoint leaders
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Commodity prices- e.g. coffee and cocoa- prices are trade but rich countries buy and so control prices
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Control of trade- WTO policies, trade blocs, free trade and export processing zones
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Buying up property in other countries
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Media- portrayal and control of organisations like Facebook
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Owning worlds most influential companies e.g. car manufacturers
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Neo-colonialism- new colonialism is not just political, involves trade too because they need jobs
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Military- bases, personnel, nuclear weapons, humanitarian aid, UN security council, peacemaking division, arms trade
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International decision making and politics e.g. UN, DAVOS, WEF
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Social control over dissent e.g China
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The Modernisation theory was developed by American Economic Historian W.W. Rostow in 1970.
Question 29
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Which group of countries have followed the Modernisation Theory and have succeeded?
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Asian Tigers
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BRICs
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Latin America
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What are the 5 stages of the Modernisation Theory?
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Traditional society, transitional stage, urbanisation, counter urbanisation, drive to maturity, industrialisation
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Traditional society, transitional stage, industrialisation, drive to maturity, high mass consumption
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Traditional society, farming, industrialisation, modernisation, urbanisation
Question 31
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The Dependency Theory was developed by A.G. Frank and is based on the Marxist view of the rich vs the poor.
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Aid given from the core to the periphery is known as the 'development of [blank_start]underdevelopment[blank_end]'.
Question 33
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Why do countries in Africa export raw materials at a low price to richer countries?
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Technological support
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Political support
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Debt repayment
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Better media coverage
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Purchase payment
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By periphery countries selling their raw materials to core countries at a low price, they do not miss out on the value added but rather make a greater profit.
Question 35
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The World Systems theory was developed by Wallerstein to counter the dependency theory.
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Wallerstein's World Systems theory is far more [blank_start]dynamic[blank_end], as it is possible for countries to move between the periphery, [blank_start]semi-periphery[blank_end] and core.
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The rise of which two countries does Wallerstein argue to be another stage in the growth and spread of the global economy?
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Russia and China
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India and Russia
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India and China
Question 38
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Friedmann's Core Periphery model shows that as general prosperity grows worldwide, the majority of growth is enjoyed by the core wealthy countries despite being outnumbered in population by the periphery.
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The poverty cycle includes: [blank_start]economic[blank_end] decline, low personal income, less access to [blank_start]food and water[blank_end], hunger, disease/malnutrition/death, depleted [blank_start]workforce[blank_end]
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economic
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political
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environmental
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medicine
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clothes
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food and water
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schools
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workforce
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water resources
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Why were IGOs created by superpowers?
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To reduce conflict post war
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To maintain contact with each other
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To maintain hegemony of western capitalism and free markets at the expense of poor countries
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There are usually a large number of key players in IGOs.
Question 42
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The United Nations was set up in 1945 following [blank_start]WWII[blank_end] to promote [blank_start]international[blank_end] cooperation and reduce the need for [blank_start]conflict[blank_end].
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WWII
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international
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conflict
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What does the UN promote?
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How many members does the UN have?
Question 45
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The headquarters are in London as well as other historic superpower countries and HICs
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Meisler (historian) said that 'it never fulfilled the hopes of its [blank_start]founders[blank_end], but [blank_start]accomplished[blank_end] a great deal' including decolonisation and [blank_start]peacekeeping[blank_end] efforts.
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founders
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accomplished
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peacekeeping
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What is the UN's annual budget?
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$50 billon
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$1.8 billion
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$1.2 billion
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The UN [blank_start]Security[blank_end] Council deals with the maintenance of [blank_start]international[blank_end] peace and security and aims to cooperate in [blank_start]solving[blank_end] international problems and promoting [blank_start]respect[blank_end] for human rights.
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Security
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international
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solving
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respect
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Does the Security Council have the authority to impose sanctions and/or authorise the use of force to restore peace and security?
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How many members does the Security Council have?
Question 51
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The Security Council's role is to make recommendations whilst the General Assembly follow it through.
Question 52
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How many countries are represented by an ambassador in the UN General Assembly?
Question 53
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The General Assembly is said to be 'for show' as it is decided by a majority and is not legally binding e.g. UK and USA went against its recommendations when entering into war with Iraq.
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NATO member states agree to [blank_start]mutual[blank_end] defence in response to an attack by an [blank_start]external[blank_end] party. All members have [blank_start]equal[blank_end] rights to express their views on which [blank_start]decisions[blank_end] are based.
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mutual
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external
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equal
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decisions
Question 55
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NATO's policies are decided on voting and so the majority wins.
Question 56
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How many members does NATO have?
Question 57
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The G8 (G7) formed in 1975 due to the 1973 oil crisis and subsequent recession.
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Why did Russia join the G8 in 1997?
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Its importance and strength as an emerging power
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Its political instability
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Its exports of natural gas and oil
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Its strong alliance with Europe
Question 59
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What other countries did the G8 + 5 consist of?
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All asian countries
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BRICs and Mexico
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Ex-Soviet countries
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The G8 is a [blank_start]governmental[blank_end] political forum with 8 of the world's most [blank_start]powerful[blank_end] countries which meet [blank_start]annually[blank_end] and aim to tackle [blank_start]global[blank_end] problems by discussing big issues and planning actions e.g. [blank_start]climate change[blank_end].
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governmental
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powerful
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annually
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global
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climate change
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The G8 have been successful. For example, it set up the Global Fund to fights AIDs, TB and Malaria and launched the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPCs) initiative to cancel certain debts to allow further development.
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The International Monetary Fund works to foster global [blank_start]monetary[blank_end] cooperation, facilitate [blank_start]international[blank_end] trade, promote high [blank_start]employment[blank_end] and sustainable economic growth, reducing [blank_start]poverty[blank_end] around the world.
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monetary
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international
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employment
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poverty
Question 63
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How many members do the IMF and World Bank have?
Question 64
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All members of the IMF are equal and have equal powers.
Question 65
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The IMF are quick to respond in times of financial crisis.
Question 66
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Which other organisation does the IMF meet with annually to agree of policies?
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World Trade Organisation
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The World Bank
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G8
Question 67
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The World Bank have implemented several poverty reduction strategies and got 45 countries to pledge how much money in aid for the world's poorest countries?
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$25 billion
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$100 billion
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$90 million
Question 68
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DAVOS is a non-profit foundation with the slogan '[blank_start]entrepreneurship[blank_end] in the global [blank_start]public[blank_end] interest'.
Question 69
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What sort of organisation is DAVOS?
Question 70
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If the emerging superpowers became superpowers in the future. What sort of world would we live in?
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A bipolar world.
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A multipolar world.
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A unipolar world.
Question 71
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Why is Brazil an emerging superpower?
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It is has the most mature economy in the world.
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It is a very large democracy with little corruption.
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It has vast natural resources eg. coal.
Question 72
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Why is Russia an emerging superpower?
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It has a very strong and dominant leader, Putin, who is fundamental to international legislation.
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It is a very large consumer, having such a large population and land mass.
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It has the world's largest reserve of natural gas and also has a lot of oil.
Question 73
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Why is India an emerging superpower?
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It is a very mature economy.
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It has a huge potential consumer market, with a large population and a growing middle class.
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The class system means that there are lots of rich people to buy products.
Question 74
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Why is China an emerging superpower?
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It has great manufacturing strength and position as 'workshop of the world'. It is also a huge consumer as their population exceeds 1 billion.
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It is a very large democracy and so everyone's say is heard.
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Their strong supply of natural resources mean that other nations heavily rely on them.
Question 75
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Which of these countries are oil rich gulf states?
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Bahrain
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Oman
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Russia
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Yemen
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Kazakhstan
Question 76
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Oil rich gulf states are very powerful as they are at a crossroads between Europe and Asia with the world's most significant oil and gas reserves.
Question 77
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Why have Middle Eastern airlines become more and more prominent?
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Large populations need greater transport.
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The tourism industry in Dubai has created a large demand.
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Their fuel is heavily subsidised.
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GAFTA, set up in [blank_start]2005[blank_end], is the Greater [blank_start]Arab[blank_end] [blank_start]Free[blank_end] Trade Area to make cross border trade easier and eventually free from [blank_start]tariffs[blank_end].
Question 79
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Oil rich gulf states only have influence in their own countries and those that buy oil from them.
Question 80
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Which chain shop does Qatar own 27% of?
Question 81
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In 2008, which position in world economy rankings (in terms of size) did Brazil hold in 2008?
Question 82
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What does Brazil produce in vast quantities?
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Airplanes- Embraer is the 4th largest aircraft company with $20 billion worth of orders in 2009
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Leather- vast cattle herds produce large quantities of leather and leather goods
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Cars- Fiat and VW
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Food- 15% of world's food, with only 3% of population
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Clothing- it is a global workshop for large designer outlets like Gucci
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Biofuels- it is now self-sufficient in liquid fuels and 50% of all cars in Brazil run on ethanol
Question 83
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What are some of the arguments against Brazil becoming a superpower?
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It is experiencing a health crisis with very few, good quality hospitals and medical centres.
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Its inflation and debt has grown- in 1980, their foreign debt exceeded $100 billion.
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Large disparity between rich and poor e.g Rio 2016- few people could afford to attend.
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The education system is the worst in the world with a 10% literacy rate.
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Economic growth is much slower than other BRICs- China and India's growth is 8-12% whereas Brazil's is 3-4%
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Widespread corruption
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High crime rate- puts of foreign investment- murder rate is 25/100,000 as opposed to 6 in USA
Question 84
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Russia is the 3rd largest country in the world.
Question 85
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What type of superpower is Russia?
Question 86
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When gas supplies were cut off in 2006 and 2009, how much did supplies in Germany and France drop by approx?
Question 87
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Other than in terms of energy, how else is Russia very powerful?
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Large economy, specifically after Putin's election in 2000.
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Large military with nuclear weapons, 1000s of warheads, large navy, army and air force
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Member of G8 (although suspended) and permanent seat on UN Security Council
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Strong and loyal alliances with many countries e.g. USA and Britain
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Other natural resources e.g. timber
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Best education system in the world
Question 88
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Movement of Ukraine and Georgia towards becoming members of either EU and NATO (or both) could further increase tensions and conflict with Russia.
Question 89
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Russia's political system is influenced greatly by [blank_start]oligarchs[blank_end]- millionaires and billionaires- who brought Russian [blank_start]state[blank_end] businesses after the collapse of the [blank_start]USSR[blank_end], such as oil. This influence [blank_start]undermines[blank_end] the political process.
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oligarchs
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state
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USSR
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undermines
Question 90
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What percentage of Russia's economy does oil and gas exports account for?
Question 91
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Russia's main social problems are a youthful population and low literacy levels.
Question 92
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Why may Russia appear hostile to visitors and potential investors?
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Still need a Visa to enter.
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Harsh conditions, especially in mountainous and snowy regions.
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Difficult place to do business- in 2006, FDI was just 1/50 of China's.
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Language is completely different to most western countries- can be a barrier.
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Policies of USSR still intact.
Question 93
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India is the world's largest democracy.
Question 94
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What type of superpower is India?
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Energy
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Demographic
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Farming
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Technical
Question 95
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Why could India become a superpower?
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It is strategically important- could act as a regional broker.
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It has nuclear power and is conducting space exploration.
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It has world class services, specifically in IT with sophisticated software development e.g. Bangalore
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It produces the majority of the world's food.
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It is pivotal in renewable energy development.
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It is experiencing large, steady economic growth (fastest in the world) with 50% of GDP coming from the service sector.
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It has a very large mineral deposit which generates a lot of income.
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It outsources other countries in terms of manufacturing and other industries e.g. BA and HSBC
Question 96
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India is the least developed of all the BRICs.
Question 97
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India is no longer reliant on the agricultural sector and has almost completely moved into the service sector.
Question 98
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What are the arguments against India becoming a superpower?
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Poverty is still extremely high.
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It is not technologically advanced enough.
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Large middle class, coupled with largely poor population = more demand for water and electricity.
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It relies on imports for its oil and they have to pay for it- not energy secure.
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Infrastructure is an issue and still 700 million people do not have access to a toilet connected to a sanitation system.
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The government is extremely corrupt.
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Environmental problems are severe, with the majority of rivers polluted by human sewage and climate change limiting water supply from the Himalayas.
Question 99
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How many people are there in China's military?
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800,000
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1.5 million
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2.3 million
Question 100
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China's population is 1.3 billion.
Question 101
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China has only been a potential superpower in the past few decades.
Question 102
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Why is China an emerging superpower?
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The literacy rate is 100%.
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High literacy rate of 92%- There are as many undergraduates in China as there are people in Australia.
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Poverty has declined from 60-10%.
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Good environmental situation with a steady supply of clean, uncontaminated water.
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Special economic zones of free trade and export- limited regulations make it attractive for FDI.
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Huge investment in infrastructure- 80,000km of motorway to be built in the next 20 years.
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Developing its own industries e.g. cars- Chery, word's largest producer of solar panels
Question 103
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China is the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases.
Question 104
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What is the main problem with chinese factories?
Question 105
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Farmland in China has been lost to [blank_start]urban[blank_end] companies buying it up for their own purposes e.g. [blank_start]infrastructure[blank_end], homes and factories. Often rural landowners are not [blank_start]compensated[blank_end] for land cost.
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urban
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infrastructure
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compensated
Question 106
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There is not a brain drain of young people from rural areas as they can easily access means of bettering themselves and securing high paid employment where they live.
Question 107
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Out of the top 10 most polluted cities in the world, how many are in China?
Question 108
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$25 billion is lost annually in terms of productivity and health costs as a consequence of pollution.
Question 109
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What percentage of chinese rivers are polluted?
Question 110
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In 2008, the Milk Scandal occurred, killing 6 children and making 300,000 ill. What was it?
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The chemical melamine was added to milk to increase protein however, actually led to a deficiency.
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There was not enough milk to go around all the children in China.
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The government cut the budget for free milk for children under 5 years of age.
Question 111
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How many new power stations had to be opened everyday in China between 2005-2008?
Question 112
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China's ageing population is becoming an ever greater problem.
Question 113
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What are the advantages of Chinese FDI in Africa?
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More housing built by local people with Chinese funding.
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Jobs are created in major infrastructure projects.
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Profit remains in the country it is generated in.
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Provides Africa with aid as part of its investment deals.
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Chinese factories bring modern working practices to Africa.
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Excellent working conditions.
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Modernised resource extraction and increased productivity and exports.
Question 114
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What are the disadvantages of Chinese FDI in Africa?
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Skilled and some unskilled jobs are filled by imported Chinese labour.
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Aid is tied and is spent on equipment made by Chinese companies.
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Conditions are terrible with several hundred deaths every year.
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Factories undercut local firms on costs, forcing them to close.
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Raw material exports still dominate and these are prone to price fluctuation.
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Workers often work for 20 hours a day, earning less than a dollar.
Question 115
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Which of these regions are considered disputed territories?
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South Kuril Islands- Japan and Russia since 1950
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Madagascar- South Africa and Angola since 1981
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Papua New Guinea- Australia and NZ since 1902
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Taiwan- China and its own government
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Kashmir- India and Pakistan since 1940
Question 116
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Mexico could become a [blank_start]BRIC[blank_end] because it has a relatively high GDP, [blank_start]oil[blank_end] reserves and a major exporter, a large middle class and close ties with USA due to [blank_start]NAFTA[blank_end] (a trade bloc). However, it has high levels of crime and [blank_start]corruption[blank_end], poor [blank_start]economic[blank_end] policy and is already quite well developed so it lacks future [blank_start]potential[blank_end] growth.
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BRIC
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oil
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NAFTA
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corruption
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economic
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potential
Question 117
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Why is the USA a superpower?
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Control over natural resources e.g. Silicon Valley
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Major allies e.g. Canada and Australia
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CIA- instrumental in collecting info about emerging hostile nations
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Very water and energy secure
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Large military and nuclear weapons
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Sufficient in terms of food supply
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Economic stability- currency used for most major international transactions
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Large political influence and giver of foreign aid- $32.7 billion in financial assistance
Question 118
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What are the main threats to the USA's superpower status?
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Unstable government with severe corruption.
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Rising security challenges on 4 continents e.g. North Korea testing nuclear missiles and terrorism
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India is looking set to exceed USA in terms of the size of its economy.
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It deploys a lot of troops to assist overseas which is expensive and uses up a lot of manpower and equipment.
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It is short of energy resources and does not have a diverse selection.
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It fears losing its technological edge due to Russia, North Korea and China building new strategic nuclear systems.
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It has a large debt of $1.1 trillion, only just behind China.
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China has started building oil refineries in Iran.
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Canada has such a large army that it could easily rival USA's power.
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China manufactures more than the USA at 19.9% and 19.4% respectively.
Question 119
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How much did Ghana's GNP increase between 1987 and 2007?
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$85-$190
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$140-$160
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$385-$650
Question 120
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How much did Ghana's literacy rate improve from 1987-2007?
Question 121
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The price of [blank_start]cocoa[blank_end] is not decided in Ghana as other countries buy in [blank_start]future[blank_end] markets. This means that prices can vary depending on global supply and [blank_start]demand[blank_end], as other countries produce it too. This is a problem for workers who receive an irregular [blank_start]income[blank_end] and it also affects the government's [blank_start]taxation[blank_end].
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cocoa
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future
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demand
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income
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taxation
Question 122
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In 2005, Ghana and some other cocoa producing countries destroyed their crops to push prices up.
Question 123
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After joining the World Trade Organisation in 1995, what is now the main problem facing Ghana in terms of trade?
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They are restricted by their trade blocs with other African nations.
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They suffer from imports of heavily subsidised foreign goods e.g. EU tomatoes are cheaper than home grown tomatoes.
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They cannot afford to trade with most nations due to extortionate tariffs.
Question 124
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Processing and packaging of cocoa and cocoa products are done in Europe and the USA have no tariff on unprocessed cocoa beans but do on chocolate imports.
Question 125
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Which nations are serious candidates to get a permanent seat on the UN Security council?
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Brazil and China
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China and India
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India and Brazil
Question 126
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What are the problems surrounding resources in the future?
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Rising demand means that they are running out e.g. energy - bidding wars between countries
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Impact on the environment e.g. pollution.
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The quality of resources are declining e.g iron ore.
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They are spread too equally which causes economic issues.
Question 127
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What are the problems surrounding the environment in the future?
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There will not be enough clean water in Asia to go around by 2025 due to high pollution levels.
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Current resources cannot support US consumption levels so issues over the rise of BRICs.
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If we all consumed like Americans, we would need 9 planets to sustain us.
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If we all consumed like Americans, we would need 5 planets to sustain us.
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Consumption rate could be supported if there is a dramatic shift towards renewable energy resources.
Question 128
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Which of the BRICs is the only one to not be a nuclear power?
Question 129
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Both India and China have active, well funded, manned space programmes for exploration and it is no longer a field completely dominated by US, USSR and European Space Agency.
Question 130
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Which of the following countries/continents have problems with an ageing population?
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Japan
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South Africa
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India
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China
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EU
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Russia
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USA
Question 131
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In a [blank_start]multi-[blank_end]polar world, there could be increased tensions as there would be no [blank_start]dominant[blank_end] superpower and so disagreements would be more [blank_start]common[blank_end]. Trade and political agreements may become [blank_start]bilateral[blank_end] and less global, leading to some countries feeling [blank_start]secluded[blank_end] and thus increasing tensions further.
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multi-
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dominant
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common
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bilateral
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secluded