Mr. Sinn Unit 4 Review

Which country is an example of a Nation-State

• France
• Italy
• Germany
• Spain

True or False: The United States is a Multinational State. 

• False
• The United States is a Unitary State.
• The United States is a Homogeneous State.
• True

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that Stateless Nations lack?

• A distinct cultural identity
• A formal government structure
• A defined territory
• A recognized political entity

The Kurdish/Basque people would be an example of...

• political parties
• religious groups
• ethnic groups, minority groups
• cultural festivals

Compare colonialism and imperialism.

• Colonialism is only about economic exploitation.
• Colonialism is the direct control and settlement of a territory, while imperialism is the broader extension of power and influence.
• Imperialism involves only military conquest.
• Colonialism and imperialism are the same concept.

The process by which a colony becomes independent of the colonizing country is known as

• imperialism
• annexation
• colonization
• decolonization

Which of the following is true about devolution?

• Devolution involves the transfer of power to local or regional governments.
• Devolution eliminates local governments entirely.
• Devolution is a process of increasing federal control over states.
• Devolution centralizes power in the national government.

What distinguishes neocolonialism from traditional colonialism?

• Neocolonialism is characterized by economic and cultural dominance without direct political control, unlike traditional colonialism which involved direct governance and military presence.
• Neocolonialism involves direct military intervention like traditional colonialism.
• Traditional colonialism is solely based on economic influence without governance.
• Neocolonialism is characterized by political control and military presence.

Which of the following best describes a shatterbelt?

• A politically fragmented region subject to external pressures and conflicts.
• A culturally homogeneous area with strong national identity.
• A region known for its rich natural resources and economic prosperity.
• A highly developed and stable region with no external conflicts.

The border between North and South Korea is known as

• Korean War Zone
• Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
• Korean Conflict Area
• Korean Peace Line