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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 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 distinguishes a nation from a state?

• A nation has a defined territory

• 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 multinational state?

• It spans across multiple continents

• It consists of one dominant ethnic group

• It includes multiple ethnic groups or nations with self-determination

• It has a single, unified culture

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

• Japan

• North and South Korea

• Iceland

• United States of America

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 for their cultural uniqueness.

• They possess extensive economic autonomy from neighboring states.

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 and economic systems.

• Semi-autonomous regions are fully independent and recognized as sovereign states.

• Autonomous regions possess a certain degree of autonomy but are still part of a state.

• Semi-autonomous regions have less control over their political and economic systems.

Which region is cited as an example of a semi-autonomous region with less control over local policies?

• Vatican City

• Hong Kong

• Native American reservations in the United States

• The Basque region