Rubenstein Ch 8 - GPS

"An area organized into a political unit, ruled by an established government, has control over its internal and foreign affairs"

• State

• Nation

• Continent

• Place

If a country has power over its internal affairs then it is...

• a good country

• a developed country

• a sovereign country

• an independent country

What is the Law of the Sea?

• The laws as determined by King Triton

• The force of waves and currents in the ocean

• The laws determined by captains on their ships in the ocean

• a treaty determining territorial limits of countries off their coasts

What is the difference between colonialism and imperialism?

• Colonialism makes everyone follow the rules and culture of the country in charge, while imperialism can happen in many ways, like using armies, money, or making deals.

• Colonialism is about using other people and their resources for your own benefit, while imperialism is about having big plans for power and influence in the world.

• Colonialism means when one country sets up towns and rules over another place directly. Imperialism is about a country spreading its power over other places, but it might not control them directly.

• Colonialism is when a country controls another place directly, while imperialism can be different kinds of control, like having a lot of economic power over other places.

"God, gold, and glory" refers to...

• The three main motivations driving European exploration and colonization.

• The three primary objectives of ancient civilizations in their quest for expansion and conquest.

• The three fundamental principles of modern globalization and economic development.

• The three core values emphasized in various religious and philosophical teachings throughout history.

What sets apart a political boundary from a geographical one? (check all that apply)

• A political boundary is formed through treaties and agreements between nations, whereas a geographical boundary arises from physical features of the Earth's surface.

• A political boundary establishes areas of human settlement, while a geographical boundary establishes areas of non-human (animal settlement).

• A political boundary is drawn by governments to mark territories and separate countries, while a geographical boundary is a natural feature like a river or mountain range that divides land.

• A political boundary is subject to change due to diplomatic negotiations or conflicts, while a geographical boundary remains relatively stable over time.

"... is a country that does not have direct access to the sea or any ocean. It is entirely surrounded by landlocked countries or has a combination of landlocked countries and internal waterways like rivers or lakes."

Which term labels the definition above?

• A sovereign state

• A democratic state

• a landlocked state

• a dependent state

Which statement accurately describes the expansion of United Nations (UN) membership over time?

• The UN had 51 member states at its inception, and with the addition of Belarus and Ukraine, the total reached 193 members by 2011.

• Initially comprising 51 member states, the UN expanded to 193 members by 2011 as colonies gained independence and territories were granted sovereignty.

• Belarus and Ukraine joined the UN in 1945, bringing the total number of member states to 51, which increased to 193 by 2011 with the inclusion of South Sudan.

• The UN started with 49 member states in 1945 and reached 193 members in 2011 after the admission of South Sudan.

What historical event contributed to the current status of China and Taiwan as separate entities?

• The signing of a peace treaty between China and Taiwan in 1949.

• The recognition of Taiwan as an independent state by the United Nations in 1971.

• The establishment of Taiwan as a separate sovereign state by the Communist government in China.

• The civil war in China during the late 1940s between the Nationalists and the Communists, leading to the Nationalists fleeing to Taiwan and proclaiming themselves as the legitimate rulers of all China.

Which term refers to a state whose territory aligns with the homeland of a specific cultural or ethnic group?

• Nation

• State

• Nation-State

• Self-determination