The term "great power" was first used to represent the most important powers in Europe during the post-Napoleonic era. The "Great Powers" constituted the "Concert of Europe" and claimed the right to joint enforcement of the postwar treaties. The formalization of the division between small powers and great powers came about with the signing of the Treaty of Chaumont in 1814. Since then, the international balance of power has shifted numerous times, most dramatically during World War I and World War II. While some nations are widely considered to be great powers, there is no definitive list of them. In literature, alternative terms for great power are often world power or major power, but these terms can also be interchangeable with superpower. COUNT 9
QSN1 The term "great power" was first used on which continent? ANS1 Europe QSN2 Which treaty made the distinction of small powers and great powers a formal affair? ANS2 Treaty of Chaumont QSN3 What year was this treaty signed? ANS3 1814 QSN4 During which two wars has the balance of power shifted the most dramatically? ANS4 World War I and World War II QSN5 What is another more modern term used in place of "great power"? ANS5 superpower QSN6 What was the formalization of the division of small powers and great powers? ANS6 Treaty of Chaumont QSN7 During the post Napoleonic era where were the first Great Powers concentrated? ANS7 Europe QSN8 What is another term for Great Power? ANS8 superpower QSN9 During what 2 wars was the balance of power shift most dramatic? ANS9 World War I and World War II