World Geography Final Exam Spring 2024

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An area organized into an independent political unit is a

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state

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When a state has __________________, it means it had control over its internal affairs without interference from other states. It is independent.

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sovereignty

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Which shape most easily fosters the establishment of effective internal communication of a smaller state? Options: compact, elongated, fragmented, prorupted

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compact

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Formed state boundaries in Africa with little regard for the existing ethno-linguistic, cultural, and political boundaries already in place.

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Berlin Conference

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Founded: 1994; Members: US, Canada, Mexico; Mission: Free trade among members; HQ: Washington DC, Ottawa, and Mexico City

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NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)

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Which of the following is NOT true about language? It is important for the establishment of civilizations, It allows people to communicate, It can be a point of contention (tension) between groups, It is unimportant in our modern world

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It is unimportant in our modern world

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Which of the following was not an example of how language can be divisive that we learned in class? French-speaking Quebec wanted independence from the rest of English-speaking Canada, The Basque region in Spain wanted independence from the rest of Spain because of its unique language and culture, Vatican City wants to remain independent because of the religious differences between itself and Rome, Italy

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Vatican City wants to remain independent because of the religious differences between itself and Rome, Italy

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True or False: Universalizing religions are always seeking new converts

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True

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What is an ethnic religion?

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Religions that are contained to a common group where followers are usually born into the faith.

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Which of the following is not an example of a universalizing religion? Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism

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Judaism