4.1 Introduction to Political Geography

For each scenario, identify the type of political entity and explain your reasoning for your answer in 1-2 sentences.

The Kurdish people mostly live in a region spanning parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. The Kurds would best be described as a:
a. Stateless nation b. Multistate nation c. Autonomous region

For each scenario, identify the type of political entity and explain your reasoning for your answer in 1-2 sentences.
The United Kingdom contains England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The UK is an example of a:
a. Unitary state b. Multinational state c. League of nations

For each scenario, identify the type of political entity and explain your reasoning for your answer in 1-2 sentences.

Canada contains a majority English-speaking population and a minority French-speaking population concentrated in Quebec. Canada is an example of a:

a. Multinational state b. Nation-state c. Member state

For each scenario, identify the type of political entity and explain your reasoning for your answer in 1-2 sentences.

Switzerland has four national languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh. Switzerland is an example of a:

a. Multinational state b. Nation-state c. Stateless nation

For each scenario, identify the type of political entity and explain your reasoning for your answer in 1-2 sentences.

Japan contains one large ethnic group, the Japanese, and has one main language, Japanese. Japan is an example of a:

a. Nation-state b. Multinational state c. Stateless nation

For each scenario, identify the type of political entity and explain your reasoning for your answer in 1-2 sentences
The United States contains 50 states and many ethnic groups and languages. The U.S. is an example of a:

a. Multinational state b. Supranational union c. Nation-state

For each scenario, identify the type of political entity and explain your reasoning for your answer in 1-2 sentences

The Navajo Nation has its own laws, police, and services but exists within the borders of the United States. The Navajo Nation is an example of a:

a. Sovereign state b. Autonomous region c. Multinational state

For each scenario, identify the type of political entity and explain your reasoning for your answer in 1-2 sentences.
The Basque region occupies parts of northern Spain and southwest France. The Basque region is an example of a:

a. Stateless nation b. Autonomous region c. Member state