Political Geography Quiz

What is decolonization?

• The process of forming new colonies

• The process that liberates colonies from rule and emergence of independence

• The expansion of colonial territories

• The establishment of new trade routes

What is the key feature of federalism?

• Power is shared between central and regional governments

• Power is centralized in one government

• Economic control is prioritized

• Military power is distributed

Which country changed its name in 1972?

• Myanmar

• Sri Lanka

• Zimbabwe

• Bangladesh

What is the primary characteristic of democracy?

• Participation of the populace in decision-making

• Centralization of power

• Economic control by the state

• Military dominance

How do states interact with each other in the international system?

• Through isolation and self-sufficiency

• Through diplomacy, trade, and conflict resolution

• Through cultural exchange and festivals

• Through technological competition

What do the Theories of global dominance concern?

• Environmental conservation

• Geopolitics

• Cultural exchange

• Technological development

What is packing in the context of gerrymandering?

• Distributing voters evenly

• Concentrating voters into a single district

• Ignoring voter distribution

• Expanding voting districts

What can weaken a state's sovereignty?

• Internal conflict

• Economic prosperity

• Cultural homogeneity

• Military strength

What is colonialism?

• The promotion of cultural diversity

• The extension of a country's power over other territories through military control or cultural domination

• The establishment of international trade agreements

• The development of technological infrastructure

What was the impact of World War I on territorial arrangements?

• It led to the unification of Europe

• It resulted in significant territorial rearrangement and the emergence of new states

• It caused the dissolution of the United Nations

• It initiated the Industrial Revolution