APHG Unit 4 Review

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Which of the following is the best example of a nation-state? United States, China, Japan, Canada

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Japan

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The redrawing of congressional districts for political gain is termed

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Gerrymandering

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The border between the US and Canada along the 49th parallel is an example of what type of boundary?

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Geometric

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The majority of African states entered the United Nations after 1960 because

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The majority of the states didn't become independent until the 1960s

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Which of the following is an example of a centrifugal force within a nation-state? Strong sense of nationalism, Strong national economy, Separatist movement demanding independence, Economic equality among regions

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Separatist movement demanding independence

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A group of people bound by a common identity is a(n)

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Nation

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States with the ability to carry out actions or policies within their borders independently from interference are said to have

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Sovereignty

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"Shatter belts" are geographic zones where tensions explode based on

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Cultural boundaries

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Which of the following is NOT a supranational organization? The U.S. Democratic Party, United Nations, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, African Union

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The U.S. Democratic Party

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A state with separation of powers and power distributed among central and state governments is likely

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Federal