22. APHG Reading Quiz #22

Which country is mentioned as an example of a state with fragmented physical geography?

• Japan

• Indonesia

• Philippines

• Malaysia

What is ethnic separatism?

• The process of a region gaining independence from a state.

• When people of a particular ethnicity in a multinational state identify more strongly as members of their ethnic group than as citizens of the state.

• The integration of different ethnic groups within a state.

• The economic development of a region within a state.

Which region in northern Spain is an example of ethnic separatism?

• Catalonia

• Andalusia

• Basque Country

• Galicia

What is irredentism?

• The process of a region gaining economic independence.

• When the majority ethnic group in one side of a boundary wants to claim territory from a neighboring state.

• The integration of different ethnic groups within a state.

• The cultural assimilation of an ethnic group.

What is a common economic issue that can cause devolutionary forces within a state?

• Overpopulation in urban areas.

• Economic divisions and variations in productivity.

• Lack of natural resources.

• High levels of immigration.

What is a significant social issue that can destabilize a state?

• High birth rates

• Discrimination against a minority group

• Low literacy rates

• High levels of tourism

What is an example of irredentism mentioned in the text?

• The annexation of Crimea by Russia

• The independence of Quebec

• The unification of Germany

• The separation of South Sudan

What event in 2013 led to protests in Kiev, Ukraine?

• Ukraine's decision to join the European Union

• The pro-Russian president of Ukraine backing out of a deal with the EU

• The annexation of Crimea by Russia

• The imposition of sanctions by Western countries

What is an example of a devolutionary force in Canada?

• The shift of land- and resource-management responsibilities to the Yukon government

• The formation of a Scottish Parliament

• The transition of Belgium from a unitary to a federal state

• The annexation of Crimea by Russia

What change occurred in Belgium as a result of devolutionary forces?

• Belgium transitioned from a unitary to a federal state

• Belgium became an independent country

• Belgium joined the European Union

• Belgium annexed Crimea