Boundaries and Globalization Vocabulary Pre-Test

What is the definition of boundary?

• A measurement of the size of an area

• A shape that encloses an area

• A point that marks the center of an area

• A line that marks the limits of an area

What is the meaning of territoriality?

• Behavior of defending and occupying a specific area or territory

• Behavior of sharing and cooperating in a specific area or territory

• Behavior of avoiding and fleeing from a specific area or territory

• Behavior of exploring and migrating to a specific area or territory

What is a nation?

• A large group of people who share a common language, culture, history, and territory.

• A nation is a group of people who live in the same city.

• A nation is a group of people who share the same religion.

• A nation is a group of people who have the same political beliefs.

What is a state?

• A political entity with a defined territory, government, and population.

• A community of people agreeing on one central govenment.

• A territory that is defended by its own military.

• A political entity that has a large population.

What is sovereignty?

• The ability to make decisions based on popular opinion

• The full right and power of a governing body over itself, without any interference from outside sources or bodies.

• The act of ruling over a group of people with an iron fist

• The practice of sharing power between multiple governing bodies

What is annexation?

• The process of dividing a territory into smaller political entities.

• The process of adding or incorporating a territory into an existing political entity.

• The process of removing a territory from an existing political entity.

• The process of establishing a new political entity in a territory.

What is a tariff?

• A subsidy provided to domestic producers of goods.

• A fee charged for transporting goods across borders.

• A tax or duty imposed on imported or exported goods.

• A discount given on imported or exported goods.

What is a quota?

• A type of pay scale an employer can use.

• A unit of measurement

• A type of government where people are given the power.

• A predetermined or fixed number or amount that is set as a limit or target.

What is an embargo?

• A type of income tax that Americans pay through their paychecks.

• An agreement between two countries for peace.

• A government imposed restriction on its own economy.

• A government-imposed restriction on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country or group of countries.

What are sanctions?

• Rewards or incentives given to a country or individual for complying with international laws or norms.

• Penalties or restrictions imposed on a country or individual to encourage compliance with international laws or norms.

• A type of trade agreement between countries to promote economic cooperation.

• A form of military intervention used to enforce international laws or norms.