22. APHG Reading Flashcard #22

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Which country is mentioned as an example of a state with fragmented physical geography? Options: Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia

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Philippines

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What is ethnic separatism?

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When people of a particular ethnicity in a multinational state identify more strongly as members of their ethnic group than as citizens of the state.

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Which region in northern Spain is an example of ethnic separatism? Options: Catalonia, Andalusia, Basque Country, Galicia

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Basque Country

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What is irredentism?

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When the majority ethnic group in one side of a boundary wants to claim territory from a neighboring state.

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What is a common economic issue that can cause devolutionary forces within a state?

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Economic divisions and variations in productivity.

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What is a significant social issue that can destabilize a state? Options: High birth rates, Discrimination against a minority group, Low literacy rates, High levels of tourism

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Discrimination against a minority group

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What is an example of irredentism mentioned in the text?

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The annexation of Crimea by Russia

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What event in 2013 led to protests in Kiev, Ukraine? Options: Ukraine's decision to join the European Union, The pro-Russian president of Ukraine backing out of a deal with the EU, The annexation of Crimea by Russia, The imposition of sanctions by Western countries

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The pro-Russian president of Ukraine backing out of a deal with the EU

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What is an example of a devolutionary force in Canada?

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The shift of land- and resource-management responsibilities to the Yukon government

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What change occurred in Belgium as a result of devolutionary forces?

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Belgium transitioned from a unitary to a federal state