Political Geography Quiz

What does "Territoriality" refer to in political terms?

• The ability of a state to decide its own future.

• Supreme power or authority of a state to govern itself.

• A willingness by one person or a group of people to defend the space they claim.

• The process of forming alliances between states.

What is the definition of "Sovereignty"?

• The ability of a state to decide its own future.

• Supreme power or authority of a state to govern itself.

• A willingness by one person or a group of people to defend the space they claim.

• The process of forming alliances between states.

What does "Self Determination" mean in the context of political change?

• The ability of a state to decide its own future.

• Supreme power or authority of a state to govern itself.

• A willingness by one person or a group of people to defend the space they claim.

• The process of forming alliances between states.

What is imperialism?

• A form of government where power is held by the people

• A variety of ways of influencing another country or group of people, by direct conquest, economic control, or cultural dominance

• A system of trade between countries

• A method of farming

What distinguishes colonialism from other forms of imperialism?

• It involves economic control without settlement

• It involves cultural exchange without dominance

• It involves people moving into and settling on the land of another country

• It involves only military conquest

Which European powers established large empires in the Americas, Asia, and Africa?

• Spain, Portugal, France, Britain

• Germany, Italy, Russia, Greece

• Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland

• Poland, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland

What was one of the religious aims of colonialism?

• Spreading Buddhism

• Spreading Christianity

• Spreading Hinduism

• Spreading Islam

What was an economic aim of colonialism?

• Building schools

• Establishing trade routes

• Exploiting land and labor

• Developing technology

What was a political aim of colonialism?

• Expanding their influence

• Promoting democracy

• Establishing peace treaties

• Building alliances

Which country had colonial territories in South America in 1550?

• United Kingdom

• France

• Portugal

• Russia