Quiz & Worksheet - Thucydides Trap

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The Thucydides Trap explores the relationship between what two sorts of powers?

an empire and a colony

a dominant power and a growing power

two democracies

a democracy and an authoritarian state

Worksheet

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1. What is the trap of the Thucydides Trap?

the idea that war is unlikely or impossible
the idea that war is necessary
the idea that an arms race will create security
the idea that Greek philosophy can be applied to modern geopolitical issues

2. The Thucydides Trap is named after the historical account of what war?

World War I
World War II
The American Revolution
The Peloponnesian War

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

What war was the Thucydides Trap named after? This multiple-choice quiz and worksheet will test your ability to answer this question and others related to the Thucydides Trap.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

You'll be tested on the following:

What the Thucydides Trap explores
What the 'trap' is
The war that the Thucydides Trap was named after
The relationship that Graham Allison thinks may be a modern Thucydides Trap
Identifying a trap

Skills Practiced

Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about the Thucydides Trap
Interpreting information - verify that you can read information about identifying a Thucydides Trap and interpret it correctly
Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding Graham Allison's theory concerning a modern Thucydides Trap

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