CED Vocab U4 Review

What is a stateless nation?

• A nation that has its own independent state.

• A nation that does not have its own independent state.

• A nation divided into two or more regions.

• A nation with a semi-autonomous region.

What is devolution?

• The process by which a state gains independence.

• The transfer of decision-making power from a central government to a lower level.

• The final authority over a territory and the right to defend territorial integrity.

• A strategic narrow route providing passage through or to another region.

Which of the following is an example of a choke point?

• Berlin Wall

• Panama Canal

• Shatterbelt

• Multinational state

What is a subsequent boundary?

• A boundary that is drawn by powerful outsiders and ignores existing cultural groups.

• A boundary that coincides with cultural or religious divisions.

• A boundary that evolves as the cultural landscape of an area takes shape and changes as cultural landscape changes.

• A boundary that no longer exists as an international border but remnants of its existence remain.

Which of the following is NOT a phase that must occur before a border is official?

• Definition

• Delimitation

• Administration

• Colonization

What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference held in 1884 and 1885?

• To establish trade agreements between European nations

• To divide Africa among European nations for colonization and prevent conflict

• To create new maritime laws for European countries

• To discuss the independence movements in Africa

What is the Median-Line Principle related to?

• Dividing land boundaries between two adjacent countries

• Dividing maritime boundaries at an equal distance between two states

• Calculating economic zones within a country's territory

• Determining airspace regulations over international waters

What is Gerrymandering?

• The process of legally changing international boundaries

• The division of a city into administrative districts

• The drawing of voting districts to favor a particular political party or group

• The act of merging two or more districts into one for administrative efficiency

Which of the following is an example of a unitary state?

• United States

• Canada

• France

• Russia

What can lead to the devolution of states due to physical geography?

• Urban development and industrialization

• Political alliances and treaties

• Physical boundaries that make it hard for resources or states to maintain autonomy

• Technological advancements in communication