Ch. 8 Political Geography Review

What is an area that is organized into an independent political unit called?

• state
• colony
• nationality
• satellite

Which is NOT a characteristic of all states?

• Organized
• Member of the UN
• Established Government
• Sovereign (Independent)

Which is NOT a responsibility of the UN?

• Discuss international problems
• Address global economic problems
• Create new states
• Promote human rights

The UN was created after which major event?

• World War I
• Korean War
• Cold War
• World War II

What does Korea look like today?

• North is communist
• South is communist
• The U.S. supports the North
• Russia supports the South

Under the Law of the Seas, countries use the waters for everything EXCEPT

• defense
• fishing
• tourism
• setting territory limits

Where were the first city-states located?

• Nile River Valley
• Roman Empire
• Greek Isles
• Fertile Crescent

In the ancient medieval states, what was the strongest example of political unity?

• Roman Empire
• Egypt
• Fertile Crescent
• Germany

What happened to Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Ruled by the British Empire
• Ruled by various kings and other nobility
• Divided into city-states
• Conquered by Asia and Africa

The Roman Empire maintained its unity through massive walls and __________.

• forced religion
• foreign alliances
• common laws
• mandatory education