Country, State, and Nation Quiz

What is the definition of a sovereign state?

• A territory with internationally recognized boundaries and a permanent population

• A large group of people connected by history, culture, or commonality

• A culturally homogeneous group of people with a sovereign government

• A territory with its own institutions and populations

How is a nation-state different from a nation?

• A nation-state has the right and capacity to make treaties with other states, while a nation does not

• A nation-state has internationally recognized boundaries, while a nation does not

• A nation-state is a cultural group that is also a state, while a nation is a large group of people connected by history

• A nation-state has a sovereign government, while a nation does not

What are the qualities of a sovereign state?

• Internationally recognized boundaries, a permanent population, and the right to make treaties

• A culturally homogeneous group of people, a sovereign government, and the ability to wage war

• Space or territory, ongoing population, and the ability to issue legal tender

• A government that provides public services, police power, and the right to make treaties

Which of the following is an example of a non-sovereign state?

• Greenland

• Iceland

• Japan

• Canada

What is the difference between a state and a nation?

• A state is a territory with its own institutions, while a nation is a large group of people connected by history

• A state has a sovereign government, while a nation does not

• A state is a culturally homogeneous group of people, while a nation is a territory with internationally recognized boundaries

• A state has the right and capacity to make treaties, while a nation does not

How many sovereign states are there in the world as of 2020?

• 193

• 195

• 200

• 197

Which of the following is an example of a nation-state?

• Catalonia

• Puerto Rico

• Quebec

• Bosnia

What is the main characteristic of a nation-state?

• A nation-state has a culturally homogeneous group of people and a permanent population

• A nation-state has a territory with its own institutions and populations

• A nation-state has the right and capacity to make treaties with other states

• A nation-state has a sovereign government and internationally recognized boundaries