Political Science Quiz

What is the primary characteristic that defines a state according to the text?

• Having a large population

• Being recognized by other states

• Having a shared culture

• Being part of the United Nations

According to the text, what does sovereignty in a state imply?

• The state has no external influences

• The state can participate in international organizations

• The state has control over its domestic and international affairs

• The state must have a defined territory

What is a nation-state as described in the text?

• A state with multiple ethnic groups

• A state that spans across multiple state borders

• A state with one dominant nation and a common language

• A state that is recognized internationally

Which of the following is an example of a multi-state nation mentioned in the text?

• The United States of America

• Iceland

• The Korean nation

• The Soviet Union

What distinguishes a multinational state from a nation-state?

• It consists of multiple states within one nation

• It has a single culture and language

• It includes two or more ethnic groups or nations within one state

• It is recognized by all other states

What is a key characteristic of stateless nations?

• They have a centralized government recognized by international bodies.

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

• They are recognized by all other states and have defined political boundaries.

• They have a high level of political and economic integration with neighboring states.

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

• The Basque

• The United States

• China

• Italy

What distinguishes autonomous regions from semi-autonomous regions?

• Autonomous regions have no control over their political and economic systems.

• Semi-autonomous regions are fully independent and recognized as separate countries.

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

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

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

• It was primarily a religious center with no political significance.

• It was a sovereign state that had political and economic authority over the surrounding countryside.

• It was a type of government that existed only in medieval Europe.

• It was a form of government that relied on colonial expansion for growth.

What was a significant effect of imperialism and colonialism on the world?

• Decrease in global trade

• Uniform political boundaries reflecting local cultures

• Forced migration of enslaved people and creation of new countries

• Reduction in natural resource exploitation