AP HUG Unit 4

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9th Grade
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Sumantha Lawson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following terms correctly identifies the political entity shaded on the map of North America?
Nation-state
Multination state
City-state
Province
Answer explanation
A nation-state is a political entity characterized by a defined territory and a permanent population, governed by a single government. The shaded area on the map represents such a political unit, making 'nation-state' the correct choice.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the drivers behind the formation of modern states?
Feudal lords and serfs
Power and territory
Laws and language
Colonialism and explorers
Globalization and ethnicity
Answer explanation
The formation of modern states is primarily driven by the need for power and control over territory. This centralization of authority allows states to establish governance, enforce laws, and maintain order, distinguishing them from feudal systems.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following explains a spatial relationship in a territorial force of devolution? (4.2)
Catalonia's resentment over mandatory filtering of revenues through Madrid, which are gained from Catalonian exports that continue to fuel a push for independence
Declarations of Independence in Yugoslavia that led to the formation of separate countries based primarily on ethnicity or language
The movement by ethnic Hawaiians for autonomy from the U.S. government similar to that accorded to indigenous Native Americans
The separatist movement in Brazil and the formation of the Republic of the Pampas in a dispute over inequalities between the northern and southern parts of the country
The separatist movement in Czechoslovakia that led to its separation into two countries, Czechia and Slovakia
Answer explanation
The correct choice highlights how Yugoslavia's ethnic and linguistic divisions led to declarations of independence, illustrating a clear spatial relationship in territorial devolution, as regions sought autonomy based on identity.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of neocolonialism? (4.3)
European countries control other people and their territories by appointing foreign government officials to rule the territory.
The United States provides foreign monetary aid to Asian countries in exchange for tariff-free ports for economic gain.
Wealthy world powers hold extensive influence over less powerful countries through economic and political strategies that increase revenue for the wealthy country.
Middle Eastern countries supply petroleum products to Indonesian countries at reduced cost for safe passage through the Malacca Strait.
Two world powers agree to a noninvasion pact in sub-Saharan Africa to protect economic interests in mineral mines.
Answer explanation
The correct choice highlights how wealthy powers exert influence over poorer nations through economic and political means, characteristic of neocolonialism, unlike the other options which describe different forms of control or agreements.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following principles in political geography describes Hawaii in relation to the distribution of U.S. national territory?
Enclave
Perforated state
Fragmented state
Exclave
Sovereign nation
Answer explanation
Hawaii is considered a fragmented state because it consists of multiple islands separated by water, making it distinct from the contiguous U.S. mainland. This geographical separation characterizes its status within U.S. national territory.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of boundary is shown in the map of the Rhineland?
Relic boundary
Satellite state
Consequent boundary
Buffer state
Answer explanation
A relic boundary is a former boundary that no longer functions as a political border but still holds significance. The Rhineland's historical divisions exemplify this, making 'relic boundary' the correct choice.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following correctly compares European colonizers’ treatment of indigenous peoples of the New World with their treatment of indigenous peoples in Africa?
They settled peaceably among indigenous people in the Americas but carried on warfare with people of Africa.
They formed trading relations with native leaders in both the Americas and Africa.
They formed a government to control indigenous people in the Americas and allowed each indigenous group in Africa to keep their precolonial governments.
They allowed indigenous people to keep the boundaries of their own territories in both the Americas and Africa.
They divided up areas in both the Americas and Africa between five European nations at the Berlin Conference held in 1884–1885.
Answer explanation
The correct choice highlights that European powers divided territories in both the Americas and Africa, particularly at the Berlin Conference, which formalized colonial claims and disregarded indigenous boundaries.
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