Unit 5 Geopolitics Review

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What was the main effect of European colonization and the 1884 Berlin Conference on African borders?

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Africa was divided into colonies without considering cultural divisions.

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Which of the following best explains why a country’s borders might change over time? Natural disasters force people to move to new areas for safety. Treaties or conflicts between countries result in territorial changes. Population growth leads to the growth of cities within existing borders. Climate change has forced countries to make boundary adjustments.

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Treaties or conflicts between countries result in territorial changes.

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Which of the following describes the typical relationship between population, economic prosperity, and military power? Options: Small countries with a high per capita GDP generally have a large military but not the most advanced weaponry., Large countries with a high GDP are generally able to support a large military force with the most advanced weaponry., Large countries with a low GDP usually have a small military with the most advanced weaponry., Small countries with a low GDP usually have a large military with the most advanced weaponry.

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Large countries with a high GDP are generally able to support a large military force with the most advanced weaponry.

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Place the types of government systems in the correct order from 'Less Free' to 'More Free': Dictatorship, Absolute Monarchy, Representative Democracy

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Dictatorship, Absolute Monarchy, Representative Democracy

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Which government system is described as having a king or queen, often hereditary, holding supreme power, sometimes sharing it with a parliament or other governing body?

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Monarchy

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In which government system does a religious leader hold supreme power, often blending religious and political authority?

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Theocracy

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Which government system is characterized by power being vested in the people, who elect representatives to govern on their behalf?

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Democracy

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What is the government system where a single individual or small group holds absolute power, often through force or intimidation?

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Dictatorship

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What role do international organizations like the European Union play in managing shared resources?

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They play a role in managing shared resources.

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Which of the following is a political action that the EU can take to manage shared resources? Provide funding for clean-up projects, Pass laws or enforce requirements, Ensure all people have clean water access, Protect biodiversity

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Pass laws or enforce requirements