CFPT World History and Affairs 5

Question 1

The Dayton Accords of 1995 ended the war in which country and established a complex power-sharing government?

Accepted Answer

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Answer

The Dayton Peace Agreement, signed in November 1995, ended the Bosnian War and created a complex two-entity federal structure in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Question 2

The 'demographic dividend' theory, relevant to development economics, suggests that population growth can boost an economy when:

Accepted Answer

A large working-age cohort supports a smaller dependent population

Answer

The demographic dividend occurs when a country has a relatively large working-age population supporting fewer dependents, creating conditions for accelerated economic growth.

Question 3

The Genocide Convention of 1948 defines genocide as acts committed with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a group based on which criteria?

Accepted Answer

National, ethnical, racial, or religious characteristics

Answer

The 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide defines protected groups by national, ethnical, racial, or religious characteristics, notably excluding political groups.

Question 4

Which regional organization, founded in 1967, includes Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand as founding members?

Accepted Answer

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Answer

ASEAN was founded in Bangkok in 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand to promote regional stability, economic cooperation, and political solidarity.

Question 5

The concept of 'soft power,' as defined by political scientist Joseph Nye, refers to a country's ability to influence others through:

Accepted Answer

Attraction and persuasion rather than coercion or payment

Answer

Joseph Nye coined 'soft power' to describe a state's ability to shape others' preferences through appeal of its culture, political values, and foreign policies rather than through coercion or inducements.

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CFPT World History and Affairs 5