Unit 4 Topic 8 & 10 Pre-Assessment

What is the term used to describe the forced removal of an ethnic group from a particular area?

• Ethnic separatism

• Ethnic cleansing

• Irredentism

• Terrorism

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Which of the following best describes irredentism?

• A movement to create a new state

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  A policy of extending a country's borders to include people with similar ethnic backgrounds

• A strategy to improve economic conditions by creating equitable taxes for all citizens of a country

• A method of reducing social tensions by creating autonomous regions within a country

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How can economic problems can lead to the devolution of a state?

• They can lead to increased national unity.

• They can result in technological advancements as the country tries to industrialize

• They can promote cultural exchange to include minority groups within the state

• They can cause regions to seek independence for better economic management.

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How might terrorism contribute to the devolution of a state?

• By promoting peace and stability

• By uniting different ethnic groups

• By destabilizing the government and creating fear

• By improving international relations

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What is the primary goal of irredentism?

• To promote global peace by uniting similar ethnic groups

• To expand a state's territory to include people with similar ethnic backgrounds

• To reduce economic disparities by claiming more territory with resources

• To enhance technological development

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Explain how irredentism can lead to the devolution of a state.

• It promotes economic stability.

• It encourages peaceful coexistence.

• It can lead to conflicts over territory and national identity.

• It results in technological advancements.

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What is a potential consequence of terrorism on a state's stability?

• Increased economic growth

• Strengthened political institutions

• Heightened fear and division among the population

• Enhanced cultural exchange

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What is a centrifugal force in the context of political geography?

• A force that unifies a state

• A force that divides a state

• A force that stabilizes a state

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  A force that strengthens a state

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Which of the following is an example of a centripetal force?

• Ethnic conflict

• Uneven development

• National holidays

• Stateless nations

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Identify a potential outcome of centrifugal forces within a state.

• Increased cultural cohesion

• Failed states

• Equitable infrastructure development

• Ethnonationalism

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