Unit 3 Quiz 1

1. What is ethnic sovereignty?

• A. The complete independence of a nation
• B. The self-governance of an ethnic group within a larger political entity
• C. The unification of all ethnic groups into one nation-state
• D. A form of global trade

1. Geopolitics is primarily concerned with the study of:

• A. The environment’s impact on agriculture
• B. The cultural exchange between nations
• C. Relationships between political and social power and geographic location
• D. The social movements within nations

1. A nation refers to:

• A. A political entity with strict borders
• B. A group of people with shared culture in a land area
• C. A community united only by economic interests
• D. A state that does not allow immigration

A nation-state is best defined as

• A. A political entity with strict borders
• B. A group of people with shared culture in a land area
• C. A community united only by economic interests
• D. A state that does not allow immigration

1. A nation-state is best defined as:

• A. A country where one ethnic group is dominant
• B. A state with no internal divisions
• C. Land where a nation and state are within the same territory
• D. An organization with global political influence

What is an example of a nation existing across several political states?

• A. The United Nations
• B. Japan
• C. The Kurdish people
• D. Canada

1. Which of the following best explains why political boundaries change over time?

• A. Shifts in political or ethnic power
• B. Economic agreements between countries
• C. The end of global conflicts
• D. Migration patterns

How does ethnic sovereignty differ from political sovereignty?

• A. Ethnic sovereignty involves full control over a government, while political sovereignty is cultural autonomy.
• B. Political sovereignty grants supreme authority to a state, while ethnic sovereignty is self-governance by a specific ethnic group.
• C. Ethnic sovereignty involves global influence, while political sovereignty is limited to national boundaries.
• D. Political sovereignty involves economic control, while ethnic sovereignty involves cultural practices.

1. How did the collapse of the Soviet Union impact political boundaries?

• A. It led to the unification of all ethnic groups in the region.
• B. It resulted in the formation of new independent states.
• C. It ended all ethnic conflicts in the region.
• D. It caused global trade to increase.

Why is the Kurdish nation considered a stateless nation?

• A. They have no cultural identity.
• B. They lack international recognition and political sovereignty.
• C. They have no language of their own.
• D. They are united under a single political state.