World Geography Unit 3

1. An example of a state would be:

• Basque

• Kurds

• Iran

• Hindus

2. There is a cultural group called the Geographians. They have their own state with distinct boundaries run by themselves. This BEST defines

• Nation

• State

• Stateless Nation

• Nation-State

3. Why were the Palestinians forced to leave their homeland?

• Because the Kurds created their own state

• Because the United States wanted their oil

• Because Russia wanted the coastline

• Because the United Nations created Israel for Jewish people

4. What state continues to block the vote for Kosovo to be a recognized state?

• Greece

• Bosnia

• Croatia

• Russia

5. Which state claims that Taiwan is part of it?

• Russia

• China

• USA

• Japan

6. What is one common trend amongst most unrecognized states?

• The United States likes those that are considered unrecognized

• If the United Nations were to recognize them, other powerful countries might turn on them

• Unrecognized countries used terrorism to make their territories

• These countries obtained their independence through illegal means

7. What is the difference between an Enclave and an Exclave?

• An Enclave has no water border while an Exclave is broken up by water

• An Enclave is separated from the state while an Exclave is surrounded by a state

• An Enclave is surrounded by a state while an Exclave is separated from the state

• An Enclave is surrounded by a state while an Exclave has no water border

8. Russia is the largest state in the world with over 6 million square miles. Based on this information, which of the following is true?

• It has an advantage with its shape

• It has an advantage with its size

• It has an advantage with its location

• It has a disadvantage with its shape

9. Chile is an elongated state, meaning that transportation from north to south is difficult. Based on this information, which of the following is true?

• It has an advantage with its shape

• It has an advantage with its size

• It has an advantage with its location

• It has a disadvantage with its shape

10. Lesotho is an enclave in the middle of South Africa. This means that South Africa is a

• compact state

• perforated state

• elongated state

• fragmented state