Political Geography Review

An area organized into an independent political unit is a

• state

• colony

• nationality

• satellite

A state is a synonym for a

• territory

• country

• unit

• member

A _________________________ contains two or more ethnic groups with traditions of self-determination.

• nation-state

• state

• multinational state

• trinational state

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

• self-determination

• sovereignty

• immunity

• diplomacy

Kosovo might not be considered a sovereign state because

• its capital and largest city is Pristina.

• ethnic cleansing was practiced there.

• the United States and many European countries recognize its sovereignty.

• Serbia, Russia, and many other countries do not recognize its sovereignty.

The attempt by one country to force its political control over another territory is

• constitutionality.

• colonialism

• self-determination

• sovereignty.

Physical boundaries often used to separate states include all but which of the following?

• deserts

• geometry

• mountains

• rivers

A straight line boundary is known as a _____ boundary.

• Consequent
• Geometric
• Subsequent
• Natural

A country that has no access to water is a ___ country.

• Compact
• Landlocked
• Island Nation
• Elongated

What does NATO stand for?

• North Atlantic Trade Organization
• North American Trade Organization
• North Atlantic Treaty Organization
• North Alaskan Trade Organization