SJI10-SS:Territorial Conflicts in the Philippines

What is the definition of a "territory"?

• A country’s military forces

• An area of land or water under the jurisdiction of a state

• The population of a country

• A country’s economic resources

What does "national territory" include according to the 1987 Philippine Constitution?

• Only the land areas of the archipelago

• Land, waters, territorial sea, seabed, and insular areas

• The country's population

• The exclusive economic zone (EEZ) only

What does a "territorial conflict" refer to?

• A disagreement over cultural practices

• A conflict over land or water between two or more countries

• A disagreement over trade relations

• A conflict over population size

Which of the following is classified as a materialistic cause of territorial conflicts?

• History

• Culture

• Strategic value

• Symbolic value

Which classification of territorial conflict is related to cultural and historical significance?

• Materialistic

• Symbolic

• Strategic

• Economic

What is an international border?

• A line that separates two towns within the same country

• A boundary that separates sovereign states

• A division between two cities

• A boundary between regions within a country

What is the primary difference between the West Philippine Sea and the South China Sea?

• They are the same body of water

• The West Philippine Sea refers to the EEZ and continental shelf of the Philippines

• The South China Sea is entirely controlled by China

• The West Philippine Sea belongs to China

When did the Philippines start using the name "West Philippine Sea"?

• 1987

• 2013

• 2011

• 1947

What does China's U-shaped line represent?

• Its boundary in the South China Sea

• Its trade routes

• Its land boundaries

• Its historical ties with other countries

What is the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?

• A country's airspace

• A maritime zone where a state has special rights to explore and exploit marine resources

• A military-controlled zone

• A historical boundary