Political Geography Flashcard

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What is territoriality in the context of political geography?

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The connection of people, culture, and economics to land

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Which of the following is NOT typically an aspect of territoriality? Historic links, Government control, Economic systems, Ocean currents

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Ocean currents

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What is neocolonialism?

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The use of economic or political pressure to influence other countries.

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Which example of neocolonialism was mentioned in the presentation? Options: U.S. involvement in South America, Russian influence in Eastern Europe, Chinese-funded railroad project in Kenya, French control over West African currencies

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French control over West African currencies

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What is a shatterbelt?

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A zone of political instability between competing powers.

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Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a characteristic of the Balkan Peninsula?
Former part of the Ottoman Empire,
Variety of ethnicities and religions,
Located behind the Iron Curtain,
Predominantly Muslim population

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Predominantly Muslim population

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What is a choke point in geopolitics?

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A narrow strait or canal that is strategically important

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a choke point mentioned in the presentation? Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal, Panama Canal

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Panama Canal

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How can choke points be used to express political power? Options: By building bridges across them, By closing or blocking sea traffic through them, By charging high tolls for passage, By constructing artificial islands nearby

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By closing or blocking sea traffic through them

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Which statement best describes the relationship between political power and territoriality? Options: They are completely unrelated concepts, Political power always corresponds to a specific geographic area, Territoriality is always expressed through military force, Political power can be exercised without defined geographic boundaries.

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Political power always corresponds to a specific geographic area