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What is the primary characteristic that defines a state in terms of human geography?

• Having a shared culture and history

• Being recognized by other states

• Having a large population

• Being part of a larger nation

According to the text, what is sovereignty in the context of a state?

• The ability to influence other states

• The cultural identity of the people

• The ultimate overseer or authority in decision-making

• The economic power of the state

What distinguishes a nation from a state?

• A nation has defined borders

• A nation is recognized by other states

• A nation consists of people with a shared culture and history

• A nation has a sovereign government

Which of the following is an example of a nation-state?

• The United States of America

• The former Soviet Union

• Iceland

• The European Union

What is a defining feature of a multi-state nation?

• It spans across state borders

• It has a small population

• It consists of a single culture

• It is recognized by all other nations

What is a key characteristic of stateless nations?

• They have a centralized government recognized internationally.

• They lack control over their political boundaries and lack sovereign rule.

• They are recognized by all other states.

• They have a high degree of economic autonomy.

Which of the following is an example of a stateless nation?

• The United States

• The Kurdish nation

• The French Republic

• The Russian Federation

What distinguishes autonomous regions from semi-autonomous regions?

• Autonomous regions have no control over their political systems.

• Semi-autonomous regions are fully independent.

• Autonomous regions have more control over their political and economic systems than semi-autonomous regions.

• Semi-autonomous regions have the same level of control as autonomous regions.

What is the historical significance of city-states in ancient times?

• They were primarily rural with no political influence.

• They were part of larger empires with no autonomy.

• They were sovereign states with political and economic authority over the surrounding countryside.

• They were completely dependent on neighboring states.

What was a significant consequence of imperialism and colonialism as mentioned in the text?

• Decrease in global trade

• Forced migration of enslaved people

• Reduction in natural resource exploitation

• Decrease in cultural diffusion