Political Geography I

One state (political unit) containing many nations (people groups)

• multi-national state

• nation-state

• stateless nation

A nation (people group) that does not have its own state.

• multi-national state

• nation-state

• stateless nation

The borders of the nation (people group) and the state (political unit) are the same.

• multi-national state

• nation-state

• stateless nation

In Russia, 77.7% of the population is Russian, however, nearly 200 national and/or ethnic groups are represented in Russia's 2010 census. Which of the following best describes Russia?

• nation-state

• multi-national state

• stateless nation

In Japan, approximately 98.5% of the population speak the same language and share a similar history and cultural aspects. Which of the following best describes Japan?

• nation-state

• multi-national state

• stateless nation

The Kurds are an ancient group with a distinctive language and culture who live in parts of Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. Which of the following best describes the Kurds?

• nation-state

• multi-national state

• stateless nation

In Kenya there are more than 70 ethnic groups, with the largest group Kikuyu at 20% of the population. Which term best describes Kenya?

• nation-state

• stateless nation

• multi-national state

Which type of boundary coincides with a significant feature of the natural landscape, such as a desert, water feature, or mountain range?

• natural/physical boundary

• cultural boundary

• geometric boundary

Which type of boundary is created by people, usually represented by a line?

• natural/physical boundary

• cultural boundary

• geometric boundary

Which type of boundary is established by countries to separate speakers of different languages, followers of different religions, or members of different ethnicities?

• natural/physical boundary

• cultural boundary

• geometric boundary