GeoPolitics

Korea is a good example of a

• Sovereign state

• Colony

• Nation-state

• Nation divided between more than one sovereign state

What is a feeling of loyalty and pride toward one's country called?

• Nationalism

• Symbolism

• Authoritarianism

• Pluralism

A political unit that controls a particular territory is a(n)

• alliance

• state

• nation

• ethnic group

Native Americans would be considered an ethnic group because

• many have feelings of loyalty and pride

• many participate in chess tournaments

• they control a particular territory

• they share a unique culture and identity

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Nationalism can create a sense of unity, but sometimes it can create the belief that one nation rule over all the others.

• one's nation or group is better than all others.

• all people share a common identity

• nations should not control their own government

• all people wear blue jeans

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Antarctica and a portion of the Siberian Peninsula are examples of geographic zones where no state controls political power. These areas are known as

• states

• frontiers

• wild west

• taluks

The Middle East is a loosely defined as

• Continent

• Region

• Province

• Union Territory

The Berlin Wall was designed to _____________

• Stop the Berlin airlift

• Stop people moving from East Berlin to Wes Berlin

• Stop floods from destroying the city

• Stop the rats from entering Berlin

Which Country has the largest, proven oil reserve?

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

• Venezuela

• Vatican City

A group of people who occupy a particular area and have a strong sense of unity based on a set of shared beliefs is a _______________

• State

• Tribe

• Nation

• Kabaddi Team

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