Brexit and Its Impact on Global Politics MCQs

1. What does “Brexit” refer to?
(A) Britain’s exit from NATO
(B) Britain’s exit from the United Nations
(C) Britain’s exit from the European Union
(D) Britain’s exit from the G7

2. In which year did the Brexit referendum take place?
(A) 2014
(B) 2016
(C) 2018
(D) 2020

3. What was the primary reason many people in the UK voted for Brexit?
(A) To join NATO
(B) To regain control over immigration and laws
(C) To strengthen ties with the United States
(D) To adopt the Euro currency

4. Which UK Prime Minister triggered Article 50 to formally begin the Brexit process?
(A) David Cameron
(B) Theresa May
(C) Boris Johnson
(D) Gordon Brown

5. What is Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty?
(A) A clause that allows countries to join the EU
(B) A clause that allows countries to leave the EU
(C) A clause that regulates trade within the EU
(D) A clause that establishes the Euro currency

6. Which of the following was a major economic concern following Brexit?
(A) Increased trade barriers with the EU
(B) Adoption of the Euro currency
(C) Increased immigration from non-EU countries
(D) Strengthening of the UK’s military alliances

7. What was the impact of Brexit on the Irish border?
(A) It led to the creation of a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
(B) It eliminated all border checks between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
(C) It had no impact on the Irish border
(D) It resulted in the unification of Ireland

8. Which agreement aimed to address trade and border issues between the UK and the EU post-Brexit?
(A) The Good Friday Agreement
(B) The Brexit Withdrawal Agreement
(C) The Lisbon Treaty
(D) The Maastricht Treaty

9. What was one of the global political impacts of Brexit?
(A) Strengthening of the European Union
(B) Rise in nationalist movements in other countries
(C) Decrease in global trade tensions
(D) Increased cooperation between the UK and the EU

10. Which of the following sectors in the UK was significantly affected by Brexit?
(A) Agriculture
(B) Financial services
(C) Space exploration
(D) Military defense