ASK Quiz until pg 233

Which BEST explains why Taiwan's sovereignty is internationally contested?

• China claims Taiwan as a renegade province, and few countries recognize Taiwan as fully independent
• Both China and Taiwan are recognized by the United Nations
• A third country directly governs Taiwan’s domestic affairs
• Taiwan has no permanent population, making statehood impossible
• China and Taiwan are both members of NATO

What factor MOST distinguishes a nation-state from a multinational state?

• High level of cultural diversity
• Strict immigration policies in place
• A primarily homogenous group occupying a sovereign territory
• A large population widely spread across several areas
• A lack of self-rule or governance

Which scenario BEST illustrates a stateless nation seeking political representation?

• A culturally homogenous society with full sovereignty
• A minority group within a larger state advocating for self-determination
• The sole ethnic group ruling over its recognized territory
• A community recognized by all other states as fully independent
• A territory with no permanent population

When a semiautonomous region is granted partial self-governance, which outcome is MOST likely?

• The parent state loses complete control of its territory
• The region has some administrative freedoms but still follows national laws
• A new state is created with no ties to the original country
• Cultural homogeneity becomes mandatory throughout the region
• The region obtains immediate full membership in the United Nations

How does Canada’s relationship with Quebec reflect a multinational state dynamic?

• Quebec seceded from Canada to form its own recognized state
• Quebec was granted bilingual status and some local autonomy to accommodate cultural differences
• Quebec’s inhabitants do not speak French
• Canada limits cultural expression in Quebec to prevent regional influence
• Quebec is recognized as an entirely separate nation-state by other countries

Which statement MOST accurately compares nation-states and multinational states in the modern world?

• Nation-states are more common than multinational states
• Multinational states rarely contain dominant ethnic groups
• Nation-states consist of a homogenous cultural group within recognized borders, whereas multinational states contain diverse cultural groups
• Multinational states have no sovereignty or permanent population
• Nation-states do not possess defined boundaries, unlike multinational states

The Kurds occupy territory across several states but lack their own sovereign state. Which concept describes their situation?

• They form a perfect example of a nation-state
• They represent a multinational state with multiple capital cities
• This group constitutes a stateless nation spanning multiple national borders
• The Kurds simultaneously govern multiple recognized states
• Their territory is known for being a semiautonomous region in Iran exclusively

A government designates a region with cultural distinction to exercise self-rule on local matters, yet remain under central authority. This region exemplifies:

• A nation-state with no external oversight
• A stateless nation seeking independence
• An autonomous region with defined self-governance
• A multinational state dissolving into smaller units
• An ethnic enclave recognized by no authority

Why might a country deliberately create an autonomous or semiautonomous region for an ethnic minority?

• To force assimilation into the dominant culture
• To discourage separate cultural identity
• To grant local decision-making power and reduce separatist pressures
• To ban regional languages and customs
• To eliminate all cultural differences within the country

Which example describes how cultural conflict can blur the lines between nation and state?

• Multiple ethnic groups unify under a single language
• A stateless nation gradually assimilates with local majorities
• Competing ethnic groups contest control of political institutions within the same borders
• All citizens unanimously agree on political boundaries
• A uniform culture precisely matches existing state borders