Study Guide: Nationhood in World Politics - Final Exam 2023/2024

Course Information

• University: National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM)
• Course: Nationhood in World Politics
• Course Codes: MPU 3312 / MPU 3432
• Duration of Examination: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Programme Codes: 2PB, 22G37, 12S01
• Final Examination Semester: II Academic Session 2023/2024

Course Learning Outcomes

• CLO1: Understand the concept of nationhood and the dynamics of the development of nationalism issues from an empire to a nation state.
• CLO2:
  • PLO1: Understand the history of wars due to differences in ideologies, ethnicities, and civilizations, and relate them to the building of a nation state.
  • PLO2: Analyze the impact of world ideologies, philosophies, and thoughts among nations.
• CLO3: Analyze the implications of these ideologies within the context of global politics.

Exam Questions and Answers Overview

Section A: Questions and Topics (Total Marks: 40)

1. Ibnu Khaldun's Civilizations:

   • The rise and fall refer to:
     • i. Success of a new empire defeating its rival.
     • ii. Mix of two or more cultures near old empires.
     • iii. People's satisfaction and peacefulness under the king.
     • iv. King's power abuse leading to empire's destruction.
   • Answer Choices: All of the above.

2. U.S. Military and Economic Aid Policy:

   • Known as: The Truman Doctrine
   • Other Options:
     • A. The Monroe Doctrine.
     • C. The Brezhnev Doctrine.
     • D. The Washington Plan.

3. Forms of Imperialism:

   • Correct order of control:
     • B. Colonies, protectorate, spheres of influence.

4. Features of the Cold War:

   • NOT features include:
     • iii. Economic blockade against non-aligned countries.
     • iv. Direct involvement of third-world countries.
   • Answer Choices: All the above.

5. Russian Revolution Factors:

   • Key factors:
     • ii. Marxist idea of Socialism.
     • iii. Rebellion among rural peasantry.
     • iv. Lenin’s refusal for a Constitutional Monarchy.
   • Answer Choices: ii, iii, and iv.

6. Social Darwinist Argument for Imperialism:

   • Best argument: D. The Westerners believed they had a duty to civilize inferior races.

7. Cause of Korean War (1950-1953):

   • Description: C. The Communist party in Communist North Korea invaded South Korea.

8. Changes in Southeast Asia from Colonial Control:

   • Resulted in:
     • Economies grew, education improved; areas unified but lost local leadership.

9. American Society Rise:

   • Exception in description: C. In 1750, slavery was one of the factors of economic decline in America.

10. Chinese Dynasty Determinants:

    • A. The Mandate of Heaven.

11. Malay Nationalist Movement Features:

    • Key statements include:
      • i. Started by UMNO in 1920s.
      • ii. Islamic-educated Malays raised national consciousness.
      • iii. Collaboration against Malayan Union.
      • iv. Malay Sultans pressured to sign Malayan Union Agreement.
    • Answer Choices: All of the above.

12. Establishment of a Jewish State in Palestine:

    • Known as: B. Zionism.

13. Success of Nationalism in Europe:

    • D. The Unification of Germany.

14. Factors Leading to Political Reformation in Russia:

    • Major factors:
      • i. Industrialization decline.
      • ii. Suppression of working class.
      • iv. Discontent towards the Tsar.
    • Answer Choices: All of the above.

15. Statements about the Cold War:

    • Key statements:
      • i. It introduces new fault lines in world civilizations.
      • ii. It represents a clash of ideologies.
      • iv. Conflicts involved countries like Korea and Vietnam.
    • Answer Choices: All of the above.

16. Main Idea by Karl Marx Related to Russian Revolution:

    • B. A dictatorship by the Proletariat.

17. Bolshevik's Objectives in Russian Revolution:

    • Not aiming for: A. Superiority of the Bourgeoisie.

18. Boxer Rebellion in China – True Statement:

    • A. Hatred against increasing Western influence.

19. Last Chinese Dynasty:

    • C. Qing.

20. Founder of Tungmenghui Movement:

    • B. Sun Yat-Sen.

21. American War of Independence Participants:

    • Notable figures:
      • iii. Samuel Adams.
      • iv. George Washington.
    • Answer Choices: iii and iv.

22. French Revolution Causes:

    • Key cause: A. Starvation and famine among people.

23. Earliest Incidents of Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing:

    • Potential occurrences: B. Germany and Palestine.

24. Bolshevik vs. Liberal Party Support:

    • Main reason: D. Liberals antagonized peasants with no reform.

25. Countries as Settler Colonies:

    • Key examples: C. North America and Australia.

26. Stages Splitting Kuomintang and Communist Party:

    • NOT stage of: C. Acceptance of Communism ideology.

27. Circumnavigators of Globe:

    • Notable figures: C. i and iii.

28. Political Organizations in Russian Revolution:

    • Competing groups: C. Bolsheviks and Mensheviks.

29. Biographical Details on Imam al-Ghazali:

    • Notable work: B. Ihya' Ulum al-Din.

30. Theory on Rise and Fall of Civilizations Scholars:

    • Key contributors: B. Carol Quighley, Ibnu Khaldun.

31. Main Reasons for European Colonization:

    • Focus: B. Economic motive and need for labor.

32. Anti-Semitism in Europe:

    • Key reasons: B. Envy of Jewish success.

33. Political Organizations in French Government:

    • Competing factions: B. Jacobins and Girondists.

34. Clash of Civilizations Incidents:

    • Related incidents include: B. i, iii, and iv.

35. Leader of Palestinian Liberation Organization:

    • B. Yaser Arafat.

36. Arab-Israel Conflict Statements:

    • Correct claims: D. All of the above.

37. Clash of Civilizations Statements:

    • True statements include: B. ii, iii, and iv.

38. Yom Kippur War Statement Accuracy:

    • Significant events include: C. i, iii, and iv.

39. Main Characteristic of Samuel Huntington's Theory:

    • Feature: B. Similar religions may differ in implementation.

40. Influences on Chinese and Russian Revolution:

    • Key influencer: A. Ideology of Karl Marx.

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