The Nation State and Globalisation

What treaty established the legal basis for the modern state in 1648?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Westphalia

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Tordesillas

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of a state as defined in the learning material?

• A stable population

• A legally defined territory

• An effective government

What principle is NOT one of the three key principles established by the Treaty of Westphalia?

• The principle of sovereignty of states

• The principle of legal equality between states

• The principle of non-intervention by one state in the internal affairs of another state

Which century saw the transformation of Europe into nation-states?

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 20th century

• 21st century

What is the term used to describe the idea that each nation should have its own state?

• Nationalism

• Internationalism

• Globalism

• Federalism

Which of the following is an example of a stateless nation mentioned in the learning material?

• Kurds

• Germans

• French

• Italians

What is the principle of non-intervention by one state in the internal affairs of another state called?

• Sovereignty

• Legal equality

• Non-intervention

• Self-determination

What is the main idea behind the concept of national self-determination?

• Each state should have multiple nations

• Each nation should have its own state

• States should not interfere with each other

• Nations should be governed by international law

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by many nations in gaining recognition as a nation-state?

• Cultural and ethnic diversity

• Lack of a unique language

• Political instability

What is the 'Westphalian system' used to describe?

• A state-centric view of the world

• An economic system

• A cultural system

• A religious system