Political Geo. Test 1

Largest political unit...AKA country

• Nation

• Nation-state

• State

• Stateless nation

Which of the following does NOT describe a state?

• Have a defined boundary

• Common heritage

• Contain a permanent population

• Be recognized by other states

• Maintain sovereignty over its domestic and international affairs

How many recognized states are there?

• 195

• 200

• 130

• 100

a group of people who have certain things in common

• State

• Nation-state

• Multinational state

• Nation

Which of the following is NOT a requirement of a nation?

• Common heritage

• Shared beliefs and values

• Claim a traditional homeland

• Desire for self-determination

• Recognition by other nations

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

• Stateless nation

• Multinational state

• Nation-state

• State

A country that contains more than one nation; one nation is usually dominant

• Multinational state

• Autonomous region

• State

• Multistate nation

A defined area within a state that is somewhat independent.

• State

• Multistate nation

• Multinational state

• Autonomous region

Special desire to establish their own state

• State

• Nation

• Stateless nation

• Multistate nation

When a nation has a State of its own but stretches across borders of other states.

• Stateless nation

• Multinational state

• Autonomous region

• Multistate nation