TEST BANK FOR
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 1ST
EDITION BY STRAUS
, Straus, International Studies, 1e
SAGE Publishing, 2019
Chapter 1: The Making of Our Global Age: Forces,
Interactions, and Tensions Since 1800
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. Of the following options, which force shaped political globalization at the turn of the
20th century?
A. scientific advances in medicine, which allowed people to live longer
B. the growth of nation-states and the spread of colonial rule, which brought many
societies into production for global markets and organizations
C. scientific advances such as the manufacturing of steel and other metals, which made
construction of buildings, ships, and railways possible
D. advances in shipping and travelling, which allowed people to communicate much
faster than before
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1-1: Articulate the main features of the first and second global ages.
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Introduction
Difficulty Level: Medium
2. The growth achieved during Pax Britannica (between 1815 and 1914) was the
equivalent of ______ previous years of growth.
A. 500
B. 300–400
C. 1,000
D. 100
Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1-1: Articulate the main features of the first and second global ages.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Global Stability Under Pax Britannica: 1815–1914
Difficulty Level: Easy
3. From the list below, identify the most fitting definition of Pax Britannica.
A. the period in British history when challenges to the monarchy resulted in a
parliamentary system of government
B. the period of Britain’s global dominance when Britain’s interest in dominating
international trade led to decreased economic cooperation between major countries
C. the period of instability, as a result of Britain and France’s conflict over global
dominance
D. the period of Britain’s global dominance when Britain’s interest in increasing
international trade allowed for economic cooperation between major countries
Ans: D
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 1ST
EDITION BY STRAUS
, Straus, International Studies, 1e
SAGE Publishing, 2019
Chapter 1: The Making of Our Global Age: Forces,
Interactions, and Tensions Since 1800
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. Of the following options, which force shaped political globalization at the turn of the
20th century?
A. scientific advances in medicine, which allowed people to live longer
B. the growth of nation-states and the spread of colonial rule, which brought many
societies into production for global markets and organizations
C. scientific advances such as the manufacturing of steel and other metals, which made
construction of buildings, ships, and railways possible
D. advances in shipping and travelling, which allowed people to communicate much
faster than before
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1-1: Articulate the main features of the first and second global ages.
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Introduction
Difficulty Level: Medium
2. The growth achieved during Pax Britannica (between 1815 and 1914) was the
equivalent of ______ previous years of growth.
A. 500
B. 300–400
C. 1,000
D. 100
Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1-1: Articulate the main features of the first and second global ages.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Global Stability Under Pax Britannica: 1815–1914
Difficulty Level: Easy
3. From the list below, identify the most fitting definition of Pax Britannica.
A. the period in British history when challenges to the monarchy resulted in a
parliamentary system of government
B. the period of Britain’s global dominance when Britain’s interest in dominating
international trade led to decreased economic cooperation between major countries
C. the period of instability, as a result of Britain and France’s conflict over global
dominance
D. the period of Britain’s global dominance when Britain’s interest in increasing
international trade allowed for economic cooperation between major countries
Ans: D
