Geopolitical Borders Quiz

What type of border no longer exists but has left a cultural mark?

• Superimposed

• Relic

• Consequent

• Subsequent

What is a geographical area where no state exercises power and no border applies?

• Border

• Overlapping

• Relic

• Antecedent

What is a boundary drawn in an area that has already been populated by people?

• Subsequent

• Geometric

• Physical

• Antecedent

In political geography, what does a state refer to?

• A city

• A country

• A region

• A continent

What is the definition of sovereignty?

• The ability to trade freely with other nations

• The right of a government to control and defend its territory and decide what happens within its borders

• The power to influence other countries economically

• The right to form alliances with other nations

What is a chokepoint?

• Economic, cultural, or political pressure to influence another country

• Instability in a region situated between 2 competing states

• Narrow strait or channel, difficult to pass through

• Formally independent but under strong control of another state

What type of border is the division between the U.S. and Canada at the 49th parallel?

• Consequent border

• Geometric border

• Superimposed border

• Relict border

What type of boundary is represented by the indigenous part of Nunavut in Canada having its own province?

• Geometric boundary

• Superimposed boundary

• Consequent boundary

• Relict boundary

The border between East and West Germany is an example of what type of border?

• Geometric border

• Consequent border

• Superimposed border

• Relict border

Which country is located in the Middle East?

• Chad

• Tunisia

• Israel

• Algeria