AP Geography: Political Power and Territoriality Quiz

What is the primary focus of territoriality in the context of political power?

• To promote cultural exchange

• To enhance technological advancement

• To communicate ownership and control

• To establish economic dominance

How do more developed countries typically exert influence over less developed countries through neocolonialism?

• By promoting cultural assimilation

• Through economic and political influence

• Through technological superiority

• By direct military intervention

What is one of the main goals of China's investments in African infrastructure?

• To recover all financial investments

• To promote African cultural heritage

• To establish military bases

• To create political alliances

Which of the following is NOT a reason for China's infrastructure projects in Africa?

• To gain political influence

• To secure future economic benefits

• To promote African independence

• To access cheaper labor

What is a choke point in the context of global trade?

• A place with significant historical importance

• A region with high cultural diversity

• A location with abundant natural resources

• A strategic narrow passage for transportation

Which of the following is an example of a choke point?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Strait of Hormuz

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Great Wall of China

What characterizes a shatter belt region?

• A region with abundant natural resources

• A region with a homogeneous culture

• A region caught between conflicting external powers

• A region with stable political alliances

Which historical example is given for a shatter belt region?

• The Ottoman Empire

• The British Empire

• Eastern Europe during the Cold War

• The Roman Empire

What distinguishes a cultural shatter belt from a regular shatter belt?

• The presence of natural resources

• The involvement of external powers

• The level of economic development

• The internal cultural conflicts

Which region is mentioned as a current example of a cultural shatter belt?

• The Australian Outback

• The Amazon Basin

• The Arctic Circle

• The border between Sudan and South Sudan