Exploring Political Organizations and Geography

What is one of the essential components for a state to exist?

• A diverse culture

• A large population

• A strong military

• A defined boundary

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a state?

• A common language

• Sovereignty

• Permanent population

• Defined boundaries

What replaced city-states in the historical evolution of political units?

• Provinces

• Colonies

• Nations

• Empires

What is a nation characterized by?

• Geographical size and natural resources

• Economic prosperity and technological advancement

• A large population and military power

• Shared culture, history, and a desire to govern themselves

Which of the following is an example of a nation-state?

• India

• Japan

• Russia

• United States

What is self-determination?

• The right of a nation to govern itself without external interference

• The ability of a state to expand its territory

• The process of forming alliances with other states

• The economic independence of a state

Which of the following is an example of a multi-state nation?

• The Canadians

• The Kurds

• The Japanese

• The French

What defines a stateless nation?

• A nation with a large population but no military

• A nation with a distinct culture but no recognized state

• A nation with historical significance but no modern presence

• A nation with economic power but no political influence

What is an example of an autonomous region?

• Hong Kong

• Native American reservations in the USA

• Scotland

• Quebec

What is the main difference between autonomous and semi-autonomous regions?

• Autonomous regions have complete independence, while semi-autonomous regions do not

• Autonomous regions have a high degree of self-governance, while semi-autonomous regions have moderate autonomy

• Autonomous regions are recognized as states, while semi-autonomous regions are not

• Autonomous regions are larger in size compared to semi-autonomous regions