Review for Vocab Unit 4

Which organization is known for fostering economic and political cooperation among Southeast Asian countries?

• Association of South American Nations

• Association of Southeast Asian Nations

• Association of Southern African Nations

• Association of Scandinavian Nations

What is the primary purpose of the African Union (AU)?

• To promote economic integration in Europe

• To achieve greater unity and cooperation among African countries

• To manage Arctic environmental issues

• To oversee global trade agreements

What is a sovereign state whose citizens or subjects are relatively homogeneous in factors such as language or common descent?

• Multinational state

• Nation-state

• Microstate

• City-state

What is a state that contains two or more ethnic groups with traditions of self-determination that agree to coexist peacefully by recognizing each other as distinct nationalities?

• Nation-state

• Multinational state

• Microstate

• City-state

What is a consequent boundary?

• A boundary that is drawn without regard to cultural patterns

• A boundary that coincides with a cultural divide

• A boundary that is based on physical geography

• A boundary that is temporary

Which organization focuses on issues related to the Arctic region?

• African Union (AU)

• Arctic Council

• Association of Southeastern Asian Nations (ASEAN)

• European Union (EU)

What is the term for a movement that seeks to create a separate state for a particular ethnic group?

• Ethnic separatism

• Ethnic cleansing

• Economies of scale

• Gerrymandering

What is a superimposed boundary?

• A boundary that is drawn after a region is populated

• A boundary that is imposed by an external power

• A boundary that follows natural features

• A boundary that is agreed upon by all parties

What is a federal state?

• A state with a single, central government

• A state with multiple levels of government sharing power

• A state with no government

• A state that is part of a larger union

What does a defined boundary mean?

• A boundary that is not officially recognized

• A boundary that is legally established and documented

• A boundary that is based on natural features

• A boundary that is frequently disputed