Borders and Boundaries

The Berlin West Conference was held under the chairmanship of ______.

• Henry Daly

• Otto von Bismarck

• Alexander the Great

• Samuel Ferrand Waddington

Which convention established a basic set of human rights for stateless individuals?

• 1954 Convention Relating to the Status of Stateless Persons
• 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights

• 1986 Convention on all Forms of Discrimination against Stateless Persons

• 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness

What factors contribute to the distinctiveness of cultural groups?

• Ethnic background, religious affiliation, and political beliefs

• Geographic location, historical migrations, and political beliefs

• Economic status, technological advancement, and military strength

• Language, agriculture, and trade relationships

Define territorial disputes

• Claims by countries based on demographic changes and population movements

• Conflicts arising from economic interests in disputed territories

• Disagreements over land ownership involving historical/cultural claims between countries

• Contentions that arise purely from environmental concerns regarding land use

What is one primary consequence of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine?

• Increased military cooperation between NATO and Russia

• The death of thousands and displacement of over two million Ukrainians

• A significant decrease in global oil prices

• The establishment of a new Ukrainian terrorist group

What is required for a country to substantiate its claim over disputed territory before the International Criminal Court (ICC?)

• Military intervention to seize the territory

• Support from other nations in the same alliance

• Detailed historical research to prove the authenticity of claims

• Political negotiations with the opposing country

What role do rich petroleum reserves play in territorial disputes?

• They have little impact on disputes because cultural factors are more important

• They usually cause nations to prioritize diplomatic relations over territorial claims

• They are often seen as catalysts for national survival

• They typically lead to economic cooperation rather than conflict

When was the Berlin West African Conference?

• 1884

• 1972

• 1869

• 2011

What additional fear is mentioned regarding the conflict with Ukraine?

• It will prompt countries to withdraw from NATO

• It will strengthen ties between Russia,, North Korea, and China

• It will lead to a decrease in NATO military

• It could expand into a neighboring NATO country

What year did the UN issue the 30 Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement?

• 1975

• 1998

• 2001

• 1997