4.1 Formative Check

What is the definition of a "state" in political geography?

• A group of people with a common cultural identity

• A politically organized territory with a permanent population, defined territory, and government

• A region that has autonomy but is not fully independent

• A territory without a recognized government

Which of the following best describes a "nation"?

• A large landmass with diverse ecosystems

• A group of people who share a common cultural heritage and identity

• A political entity with defined borders

• A region governed by a single political authority

What is a "nation-state"?

• A state that contains multiple nations within its borders

• A state whose territory corresponds to that occupied by a particular nation

• A region that is not recognized by other states

• A state that has no permanent population

Which of the following is an example of a "stateless nation"?

• The United States

• The Kurds

• Japan

• The European Union

What is a "multistate nation"?

• A nation that is combined into multiple states

• A state that contains multiple nations

• A nation that spans across multiple states

• A state that has no defined borders

Which of the following best describes a "multinational state"?

• A state with a single national identity

• A state that contains two or more nations within its borders

• A state that is part of a larger union

• A state that has no government

What is an "autonomous region"?

• A region that is completely independent from any state

• A region that has a degree of self-governance separate from the central government

• A region that is governed by a foreign power

• A region that has no population

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

• Defined territory

• Permanent population

• Common cultural identity

• Government