Topic 4.3 AP HUG

What is the modern political map a result of?

• The economic development of different regions

• The political organization of space due to historical and contemporary processes, events, and ideas

• The cultural practices of various societies

• The technological advancements in cartography

Which concepts shape the modern world and create the widely accepted political entities of today?

• Globalization, trade agreements, and diplomacy

• Sovereignty, nation-states, and self-determination

• Military power, alliances, and treaties

• Technological innovation, communication, and transportation

What type of force is described as a "unifier" in the context of the formation of the contemporary political map?

• Centrifugal Force

• Centripetal Force

• Gravitational Force

• Electromagnetic Force

Which of the following is NOT listed as a force influencing the formation and division of political maps?

• Nationalism

• Religion

• Economy

• External Threats

What is nationalism in the context of political map formation?

• A nation's desire to conquer other nations

• A nation's desire to create and maintain a state of its own

• A nation's policy to remain isolated

• A nation's strategy to engage in trade

What defines a Nation as per the learning material?

• An independent political entity with clear geographic boundaries

• A state (country) that contains more than one nation

• A group of people who have shared culture and history with desire for self rule

• Two or more ethnic groups with traditions that agree to coexist

What characterizes a Multinational state?

• An independent political entity with clear geographic boundaries

• A group of people who have shared culture and history with desire for self rule

• A state (country) that contains more than one nation

• A large population that shares the same culture, language, traditions, history

What did the Treaty of Westphalia, signed in 1648, end?

• The Hundred Years' War

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The Thirty Years' War

• The Seven Years' War

What principle did the Westphalian System establish in international law?

• The principle of religious freedom

• The principle of open borders

• The principle of exclusive state sovereignty over its territory

• The principle of shared governance

What was one significant result of the Treaty of Westphalia in Europe?

• It led to the decline of nationalism

• It initiated the transition out of the feudal system

• It reduced the influence of imperialism

• It decreased colonialism