APHG Political Geography Quiz

What is a nation in political geography?

• A type of geographical landform

• A group of people who share a common identity and often seek self-determination or sovereignty

• A term used to describe a large city

• A specific type of government system

Give an example of a nation-state.

• Germany

• China

• Mexico

• Japan

Explain the concept of multinational state.

• A multinational state is a sovereign state that comprises two or more nations or states.

• A multinational state is a state that has no sovereignty

• A multinational state is a state that only comprises one nation

• A multinational state is a state that comprises multiple countries

What are the four requirements of statehood according to the Montevideo Convention?

• population, defined territory, government, and capacity to enter into relations with other states

• natural resources, infrastructure, education, and healthcare

• language, currency, military, and culture

• religion, climate, trade, and history

What is the significance of territory in defining a state?

• Territory is irrelevant in defining a state

• Territory provides the physical space for a state to govern and enforce its laws.

• Territory is only important for cultural reasons

• Territory is only important for economic reasons

What is the difference between a nation and a state?

• A nation is a group of people with a common currency, while a state is a geographical area with defined borders.

• A nation is a group of people with a common religion, while a state is a type of weather condition.

• A nation is a group of people with a common government, while a state is a type of political ideology.

• A nation is a group of people with a common culture, language, and history, while a state is a political entity with defined borders and a government.

Explain the concept of sovereignty in relation to statehood.

• Sovereignty means a state has no control over its own governance

• Sovereignty is the authority of a state to govern other countries

• Sovereignty is the power of a state to be influenced by external sources

• Sovereignty is the supreme authority of a state to govern itself without interference from external sources.

What is the role of government in fulfilling the requirements of statehood?

• Maintaining law and order, providing public services, protecting national security, and representing the state in international affairs.

• Running private businesses

• Promoting individual freedom without any regulations

• Providing free healthcare to citizens

Discuss the concept of permanent population as a requirement of statehood.

• A population that is not tied to any specific territory

• A stable and settled population within a defined territory

• A nomadic population that moves from place to place

• A population that is constantly changing and unstable

How does recognition by other states impact the statehood of a country?

• Legitimizing its sovereignty and government

• Leading to the country's annexation by other states

• Having no impact on the statehood of the country

• Causing the country to lose its statehood