AP Human Geography Unit 4 Study Guide

Which of the following are currently or were historically multistate nations?

• Korea

• Vietnam

• Germany

• Ireland

• England

What is the definition of a stateless nation?

• A group of people with a common identity and culture, but without a sovereign state of their own
• A stateless nation is a country without a government
• A stateless nation is a nation that is not recognized by any other countries
• A stateless nation is a nation that has no population

Which of the following are stateless nations?

• Kurds, Palestinians, Basques
• Russians, Ukrainians, Belarusians
• Japanese, Chinese, Koreans
• Germans, French, Italians

What is the median-line principle?

• Using historical treaties to determine maritime boundaries
• Measuring the depth of the water to determine maritime boundaries
• Drawing a line through the middle of a body of water
• Determining boundaries based on equidistance from borders, often used in Maritime boundaries

Which boundary is an example of the median-line principle?

• The boundary between Australia and New Zealand in the Tasman Sea
• The boundary between Japan and South Korea in the Sea of Japan
• The boundary between France and Germany in the Rhine River
• The boundary between Canada and the United States in the Great Lakes

Why was the territory of Nunavut created?

• To promote tourism
• To establish a military base
• To exploit natural resources
• To provide self-government and land rights to the Inuit people

When does Congressional redistricting occur?

• Only when the President is re-elected
• Every 20 years after the census
• Every 10 years after the census
• Every 5 years after the census

What is a consequent boundary ?

• A boundary on a lattitude line

• A boundary determined by the spatial patterns of religion and culture

• A boundary that is put in place by an exterior force

• A boundary put in place to resolve ethnic an religious disputes

What is NAFTA?

• A type of car manufacturing process
• A European trade agreement
• A United Nations organization
• An agreement for free trade between Canada, Mexico, and the United States that eliminates most tariffs

Which of the following are centrifugal forces in a state?

• Social harmony and cooperation
• Ethnic, religious, and economic tensions, poverty, loss of rights, dictatorial leadership and social injustice

• Political stability and unity
• Cultural diversity and inclusion