Political Entities and Nationalism Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a state?

• Defined boundaries

• Permanent population

• Sovereignty over its territory

• Cultural homogeneity

• Recognition by other states

What significant political change occurred in Europe between 1648 and 1924?

• The rise of multinational empires like Austria-Hungary

• The establishment of the European Union

• The abolition of monarchy in all European states

• The consolidation of sovereign nation-states

• The formation of stateless nations like the Kurds

Which example best represents a stateless nation?

• Japan

• The Kurds

• Greenland

• Flanders

• Puerto Rico

What distinguishes a nation-state from other political entities?

• It has multiple ethnic groups sharing the same territory

• It combines a sovereign state with a dominant cultural group

• It is not recognized by the United Nations

• It lacks defined borders and sovereignty

• It contains semi-autonomous regions like Catalonia

Which of the following best describes ethnic nationalism?

• A sense of unity based on shared citizenship

• Loyalty to a state defined by territorial boundaries

• Allegiance to a shared cultural, linguistic, or ethnic identity

• Support for international organizations over national sovereignty

• A form of nationalism that promotes global integration

Which of the following entities is an example of a multinational state?

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What is the primary distinction between political nationalism and ethnic nationalism?

• Political nationalism is based on cultural identity, while ethnic nationalism focuses on shared citizenship.

• Political nationalism is tied to territorial sovereignty, while ethnic nationalism is rooted in shared ancestry and culture.

• Political nationalism supports the division of states, while ethnic nationalism promotes unity.

• Political nationalism opposes state sovereignty, while ethnic nationalism supports it.

• Political nationalism is regional, while ethnic nationalism is global.

Which of the following is an example of a multistate nation?

• The Kurds

• The Yoruba

• Icelanders

• Flanders

• The Basques

Why is Greenland not considered a fully sovereign state?

• It lacks a permanent population.

• It is not recognized by the United Nations.

• It is governed by Denmark and lacks full sovereignty.

• It has no defined borders.

• It is considered a stateless nation.

Which of the following is an example of a semi-autonomous region?

• Flanders

• Catalonia

• Kurdistan

• Quebec

• Palestine