9.1 Reading Quiz APHG

What is the study of the ways in which the world is organized as a reflection of the power that different groups hold over territory?

• Political geography

• Physical geography

• Cultural geography

• Economic geography

What is a state in political geography?

• A region with undefined borders

• A politically organized independent territory with a government

• A cultural group with shared traditions

• A natural landscape feature

What is sovereignty?

• The right of a government to control and defend its territory

• The ability to trade freely with other countries

• The power to create cultural traditions

• The right to explore new lands

What is the main difference between a nation and a nation-state?

• Nations are political entities, while nation-states are cultural entities.

• Nations are cultural entities, while nation-states are political entities.

• Nations have a shared language, while nation-states do not.

• Nation-states are always larger than nations.

Which of the following is an example of a nation within the United States?

• Hawaiian Islands

• Navajo Nation

• New York City

• California

What happened in 1991 that affected the number of independent states?

• The dissolution of the Soviet Union

• The end of World War II

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The formation of the European Union

What is an example of a nation-state in Asia?

• Japan

• China

• India

• Indonesia

Which country is home to diverse minority ethnic communities originating from North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Asia?

• Germany

• France

• Italy

• Spain

What is a multistate nation?

• A nation with multiple governments

• A nation with multiple languages

• A cultural or ethnic group living in more than one country

• A nation with multiple capitals

What policy involves attempting to acquire territories in neighboring states inhabited by people of the same nation?

• Nationalism

• Irredentism

• Federalism

• Isolationism