Unit 4 Review 24/25

What defines a nation-state in terms of cultural and political geography?

• A state with multiple ethnic groups dominating the population

• A cultural unit with common ancestry without a designated territory

• A state in which the cultural borders of a nation correspond with the state borders of a country

• A nation that stretches across borders and across states

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

• Japan

• Kurds

• Denmark

• Lebanon

What characteristic is common to a multinational state?

• It consists of a single ethnic group

• It contains more than one nation, and no single ethnic group dominates the population

• It is a cultural unit occupying a particular territory

• It is a nation without a state

Which example best represents a multistate nation?

• Former Yugoslavia

• Poland

• Kurds

• Palestinians

What is the definition of sovereignty as mentioned in the document?

• The process by which regions gain some power from the central government.

• The policy of extending a country's rule over foreign nations.

• The political authority of a state to govern itself.

• The effort by people to create a new sovereign state.

Which term describes the policy of acquiring control over another country by occupying it with settlers and exploiting it economically?

• Imperialism

• Colonialism

• Devolution

• Neocolonialism

What is the primary difference between an autonomous region and a semi-autonomous region?

• Autonomous regions have complete self-government, while semi-autonomous do not.

• Autonomous regions are mainly in China, while semi-autonomous regions are in the United States.

• Autonomous regions have no degree of independence, while semi-autonomous regions have partial independence.

• Autonomous regions have a degree of independence in several issues, while semi-autonomous regions have a degree of, but not complete, self-government.

What does the term 'self-determination' refer to in the context of political geography?

• The policy of extending a country's influence by economic means.

• The process by which a group of people form their own state and government.

• The transfer of power from central to regional governments.

• The practice of using cultural imperialism to influence a developing country.

Which concept involves transferring some power from the central government to regional governments?

• Imperialism

• Devolution

• Colonialism

• Neocolonialism

What is the Shatterbelt Theory?

• A theory that predicts economic prosperity in fragmented regions

• A theory that predicts armed conflicts in regions under persistent stress and rivalry

• A theory that supports the unification of culturally similar regions

• A theory that describes the peaceful resolution of territorial disputes