Unit 5 Geopolitics Review

What was the main effect of European colonization and the 1884 Berlin Conference on African borders?

• African leaders negotiated new political borders based on tribal and cultural unity.

• All African nations gained independence from European control after a war.

• Africa was divided into colonies without considering cultural divisions.

• African countries united under one government for the entire continent.

Which of the following best explains why a country’s borders might change over time?

• Natural disasters force people to move to new areas for safety.

• Treaties or conflicts between countries result in territorial changes.

• Population growth leads to the growth of cities within existing borders.

• Climate change has forced countries to make boundary adjustments.

Which of the following describes the typical relationship between population, economic prosperity, and military power?

• Small countries with a high per capita GDP generally have a large military but not the most advanced weaponry.

• Large countries with a high GDP are generally able to support a large military force with the most advanced weaponry.

• Large countries with a low GDP usually have a small military with the most advanced weaponry.

• Small countries with a low GDP usually have a large military with the most advanced weaponry.

Place the types of government systems in the correct order from 'Less Free' to 'More Free.'

• Dictatorship, Absolute Monarchy, Representative Democracy

• Representative Democracy, Absolute Monarchy, Dictatorship

• Absolute Monarchy, Representative Democracy, Dictatorship

Which government system is described as having a king or queen, often hereditary, holding supreme power, sometimes sharing it with a parliament or other governing body?

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

In which government system does a religious leader hold supreme power, often blending religious and political authority?

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

Which government system is characterized by power being vested in the people, who elect representatives to govern on their behalf?

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

What is the government system where a single individual or small group holds absolute power, often through force or intimidation?

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

What role do international organizations like the European Union play in managing shared resources?

• They ignore environmental issues.

• They play a role in managing shared resources.

• They focus only on economic growth.

• They do not involve themselves in water management.

Which of the following is a political action that the EU can take to manage shared resources?

• Provide funding for clean-up projects

• Pass laws or enforce requirements

• Ensure all people have clean water access

• Protect biodiversity