Test on International Relations Theories and Global Politics

Question 1: The provided study materials outline a specific method for how to operationalize state identity in research.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials list 'How to operationalize identity?' as a research challenge but do not provide an explicit method or detailed explanation of how to do so.

Question 2: According to the study materials, which of the following is a primary function of language in the formation of collective identities?

A. To create self-perception through individual characteristics

B. As a boundary marker distinguishing 'in-groups' from 'out-groups'

C. To encourage an acceptance of others' images

D. To always reflect large civilizational differences

Explanation: The study materials explicitly state that 'Language often functions as both: a boundary marker, and a tool of nation-building.' This directly supports the idea that language helps distinguish 'in-groups' from 'out-groups' as part of collective identity formation.

Question 3: The territorial state's capability to centralize jurisdiction and authority, including standardizing coinage, weights, and measures, contributed to its dominance.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: One of the factors leading to the dominance of territorial states, as per Spruyt, was their capability to centralize jurisdiction and authority, which included standardizing coinage, weights, and measures, thereby reducing internal transaction costs and rationalizing the economy.

Question 4: According to the study materials, which factor contributed to the sovereign territorial state's dominance over other institutional arrangements by enhancing its military strength?

A. Its ability to standardize coinage, weights, and measures

B. Its better capability to wage war

C. Its capacity for rationalization of the economy

D. Its clearer determination of who is inside and outside its borders

Explanation: The study materials explicitly state that one of the factors leading to the dominance of territorial states was their 'better capability to wage war'.

Question 5: The nomads of the past have nothing to teach the nomads of the future.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state: "The nomads of the past have a lot to teach the nomads of the future."