Political Organization of Space

Conflict can result from cultural & political differences, & economic restrictions.

• True 
• False 

A State is a synonym for 

• Country 
• Nation-State 
• City 
• Community 

A State is a space with a permanent population, territorial boundaries recognized by other states, a government, and sovereignty.

• True  
• False 

Redrawing districts to gain an advantage for one group is

• Redistricting
• Gerrymandering
• Electoral college
• Caucusing

Poland is an example of what state shape?

• Elongated
• Perforated
• Fragmented
• Compact

Why did the Europeans colonize other places in the world?

• To gain wealth and resources
• For personal wealth and recognition
• To promote Christianity
• All of the above

In order to be considered a state, a region must meet which of the following criteria?

• Defined boundary

• Permanent population

• Sovereignty

• Recognized by others

• Official language

A group of people that share a common cultural heritage, common beliefs, claim a space as their homeland, and desire to establish their own state.

• State
• Nation
• Autonomous region
• Satellite state

A singular nation of people who fulfill the qualifications of a state.

• Nation-State
• Multinational State
• Stateless Nation
• Multistate Nation
• Nationless State

Iceland and Japan are the best examples of a:

• Nation-State
• Multinational State
• Stateless Nation
• Multistate Nation
• Nationless State