Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces Quiz

What are centrifugal forces?

• Forces that divide people

• Forces that unite people

• Forces that cause economic growth

• Forces that create negative stereotypes

Which of the following is an example of a centrifugal force?

• Variety of economic and social opportunities

• Shared history and language

• Strong sense of patriotism

• Uneven economic and social development

What can uneven economic and social development lead to?

• Frustration among citizens

• More stability in society

• Syncretism

• Ethnic nationalist movement

Which of the following is NOT a centrifugal force?

• Corruption within a state

• Strong national government

• Large differences in cultural traits

• Failed state

What is a failed state?

• A state that cannot perform its basic duties

• A state with a recognized nation

• A state that lacks economic growth

• A state with a functioning government

What is a stateless nation?

• A nation with a strong national government

• A nation without a recognized state

• A nation with a recognized state

• A nation with a history of self-determination

What is an ethnic nationalist movement?

• When a specific cultural group wants to separate from the state

• When a state has a strong sense of patriotism

• When a state has a shared history and language

• When a state experiences economic development

What are centripetal forces?

• Forces that unite people

• Forces that divide people

• Forces that cause economic growth

• Forces that create negative stereotypes

Which of the following is an example of a centripetal force?

• Uneven economic and social development

• Strong sense of patriotism

• Shared history and language

• Variety of economic and social opportunities

What can states with more centripetal forces experience?

• More economic development

• Ethnic nationalist movement

• Frustration among citizens

• Failed state