Unit 4 - In Class Quizizz

What is a state as defined in political geography?

• A region that governs itself but is not an independent country

• A political unit with a permanent population and recognized boundaries

• A nation without its own independent state

• A nation living across multiple states

Which term describes a nation that does not have their own independent state?

• Multi-state nation

• Autonomous region

• Stateless nation

• Nation-state

What does the term 'multi-national state' refer to?

• A state with a single nation

• A state governing multiple regions

• A state with two or more nations

• A state spread across several countries

What is the primary characteristic of an autonomous region?

• Complete independence from any other country

• No control over its own governance

• Self-governance but not complete independence

• Governed by another country without any self-rule

Which of the following best defines colonialism?

• Expansion and maintenance of an empire

• Self-rule and independence movements

• Rule by an autonomous power creating unequal cultural and economic relations

• Final authority over a territory to defend against incursions

What does the term "political power" refer to in geographical context?

• The division of states into regions

• Control over resources, land, and people expressed geographically

• The process of changing national boundaries

• Negotiations between different countries

Which term describes a region that is endangered by local conflicts involving great powers outside the region?

• choke points

• democratization

• shatterbelt

• boundary dispute

What is the primary focus of "human territoriality"?

• The legal process of defining boundaries

• The cultural and economic connection of people to a defined space

• The strategic importance of geographical features

• The negotiation process for political power

What does "boundary demarcation" involve?

• Negotiating and legally describing the boundary

• Drawing the boundary on the map

• Placing physical markers on the ground

• Maintaining the boundary

What is "irredentism"?

• A state wanting to annex territory with a similar ethnic population

• Disagreements over boundary locations

• The process of moving from authoritarian rule to democracy

• Economic pressures by former colonies