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AP HUG UNIT 4

Total questions: 113

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

what is the definition of African Union

a)

organization formed in 2002 to promote unity among African states and to foster development and end poverty

b)

the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, an alliance that promotes economic growth and peace in the region

c)

a subdivision or dependent territory of a country that has a degree of self-governance, or autonomy, from an external authority

d)

distribution of military and economic power that prevents any one nation from becoming too strong

e)

A meeting from 1884-1885 at which representatives of European nations agreed on rules colonization of Africa

2.

what is the definition of ASEAN

a)

organization formed in 2002 to promote unity among African states and to foster development and end poverty

b)

the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, an alliance that promotes economic growth and peace in the region

c)

a subdivision or dependent territory of a country that has a degree of self-governance, or autonomy, from an external authority

d)

distribution of military and economic power that prevents any one nation from becoming too strong

e)

A meeting from 1884-1885 at which representatives of European nations agreed on rules colonization of Africa

3.

what is the definition of autonomous region

a)

organization formed in 2002 to promote unity among African states and to foster development and end poverty

b)

the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, an alliance that promotes economic growth and peace in the region

c)

a subdivision or dependent territory of a country that has a degree of self-governance, or autonomy, from an external authority

d)

distribution of military and economic power that prevents any one nation from becoming too strong

e)

A meeting from 1884-1885 at which representatives of European nations agreed on rules colonization of Africa

4.

what is the definition of balance of power

a)

organization formed in 2002 to promote unity among African states and to foster development and end poverty

b)

the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, an alliance that promotes economic growth and peace in the region

c)

a subdivision or dependent territory of a country that has a degree of self-governance, or autonomy, from an external authority

d)

distribution of military and economic power that prevents any one nation from becoming too strong

e)

A meeting from 1884-1885 at which representatives of European nations agreed on rules colonization of Africa

5.

what is the definition of Berlin Conference

a)

organization formed in 2002 to promote unity among African states and to foster development and end poverty

b)

the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, an alliance that promotes economic growth and peace in the region

c)

a subdivision or dependent territory of a country that has a degree of self-governance, or autonomy, from an external authority

d)

distribution of military and economic power that prevents any one nation from becoming too strong

e)

A meeting from 1884-1885 at which representatives of European nations agreed on rules colonization of Africa

6.

what is the definition of border

a)

a strip forming the outer edge of something

b)

invisible line that marks the extent of a state's territory

c)

a city that is the governmental center of a country or region

d)

a force that divides people and countries

e)

An attitude that tends to unify people and enhance support for a state

7.

what is the definition of boundary

a)

a strip forming the outer edge of something

b)

invisible line that marks the extent of a state's territory

c)

a city that is the governmental center of a country or region

d)

a force that divides people and countries

e)

An attitude that tends to unify people and enhance support for a state

8.

what is the definition of capital city

a)

a strip forming the outer edge of something

b)

invisible line that marks the extent of a state's territory

c)

a city that is the governmental center of a country or region

d)

a force that divides people and countries

e)

An attitude that tends to unify people and enhance support for a state

9.

what is the definition of centrifugal force

a)

a strip forming the outer edge of something

b)

invisible line that marks the extent of a state's territory

c)

a city that is the governmental center of a country or region

d)

a force that divides people and countries

e)

An attitude that tends to unify people and enhance support for a state

10.

what is the definition of centripetal force

a)

a strip forming the outer edge of something

b)

invisible line that marks the extent of a state's territory

c)

a city that is the governmental center of a country or region

d)

a force that divides people and countries

e)

An attitude that tends to unify people and enhance support for a state

11.

what is the definition of city-state

a)

A city with political and economic control over the surrounding countryside

b)

Governmental divisions that divide citizens

c)

Attempt by one country to establish settlements and to impose its political, economic, and cultural principles in another territory.

d)

A group of people in one place who are ruled by a parent country elsewhere.

e)

the distance from the center to any boundary does not vary significantly

12.

what is the definition of civil divisions

a)

A city with political and economic control over the surrounding countryside

b)

Governmental divisions that divide citizens

c)

Attempt by one country to establish settlements and to impose its political, economic, and cultural principles in another territory.

d)

A group of people in one place who are ruled by a parent country elsewhere.

e)

the distance from the center to any boundary does not vary significantly

13.

what is the definition of colonialism

a)

A city with political and economic control over the surrounding countryside

b)

Governmental divisions that divide citizens

c)

Attempt by one country to establish settlements and to impose its political, economic, and cultural principles in another territory.

d)

A group of people in one place who are ruled by a parent country elsewhere.

e)

the distance from the center to any boundary does not vary significantly

14.

what is the definition of colony

a)

A city with political and economic control over the surrounding countryside

b)

Governmental divisions that divide citizens

c)

Attempt by one country to establish settlements and to impose its political, economic, and cultural principles in another territory.

d)

A group of people in one place who are ruled by a parent country elsewhere.

e)

the distance from the center to any boundary does not vary significantly

15.

what is the definition of compact state

a)

A city with political and economic control over the surrounding countryside

b)

Governmental divisions that divide citizens

c)

Attempt by one country to establish settlements and to impose its political, economic, and cultural principles in another territory.

d)

A group of people in one place who are ruled by a parent country elsewhere.

e)

the distance from the center to any boundary does not vary significantly

16.

what is the definition of democratization

a)

the process of creating a government elected by the people

b)

the transfer of powers and responsibilities from the federal government to the states

c)

Under the law of the sea, is a seazone over which a state has special rights over the exploration and use of marine resources.

d)

A state with a long, narrow shape.

e)

an enclosed district, region, or area inhabited by a particular group of people or having a special character

17.

what is the definition of devolution

a)

the process of creating a government elected by the people

b)

the transfer of powers and responsibilities from the federal government to the states

c)

Under the law of the sea, is a seazone over which a state has special rights over the exploration and use of marine resources.

d)

A state with a long, narrow shape.

e)

an enclosed district, region, or area inhabited by a particular group of people or having a special character

18.

what is the definition of EEZ

a)

the process of creating a government elected by the people

b)

the transfer of powers and responsibilities from the federal government to the states

c)

Under the law of the sea, is a seazone over which a state has special rights over the exploration and use of marine resources.

d)

A state with a long, narrow shape.

e)

an enclosed district, region, or area inhabited by a particular group of people or having a special character

19.

what is the definition of elongated state

a)

the process of creating a government elected by the people

b)

the transfer of powers and responsibilities from the federal government to the states

c)

Under the law of the sea, is a seazone over which a state has special rights over the exploration and use of marine resources.

d)

A state with a long, narrow shape.

e)

an enclosed district, region, or area inhabited by a particular group of people or having a special character

20.

what is the definition of enclave

a)

the process of creating a government elected by the people

b)

the transfer of powers and responsibilities from the federal government to the states

c)

Under the law of the sea, is a seazone over which a state has special rights over the exploration and use of marine resources.

d)

A state with a long, narrow shape.

e)

an enclosed district, region, or area inhabited by a particular group of people or having a special character

21.

what is the definition of European Union

a)

An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members.

b)

a part of a country that is seperated from the rest of the country and surrounded by foreign territory.

c)

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

d)

A state that includes several discontinuous pieces of territory.

e)

A code of maritime law approved by the United Nations in 1982 that authorizes, among other provisions, territorial waters extending 12 nautical miles (22km) from shore and 200-nautical-mile-wide (370-km-wide) exclusive economic zones.

22.

what is the definition of exclave

a)

An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members.

b)

a part of a country that is seperated from the rest of the country and surrounded by foreign territory.

c)

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

d)

A state that includes several discontinuous pieces of territory.

e)

A code of maritime law approved by the United Nations in 1982 that authorizes, among other provisions, territorial waters extending 12 nautical miles (22km) from shore and 200-nautical-mile-wide (370-km-wide) exclusive economic zones.

23.

what is the definition of federalism

a)

An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members.

b)

a part of a country that is seperated from the rest of the country and surrounded by foreign territory.

c)

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

d)

A state that includes several discontinuous pieces of territory.

e)

A code of maritime law approved by the United Nations in 1982 that authorizes, among other provisions, territorial waters extending 12 nautical miles (22km) from shore and 200-nautical-mile-wide (370-km-wide) exclusive economic zones.

24.

what is the definition of fragmented state

a)

An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members.

b)

a part of a country that is seperated from the rest of the country and surrounded by foreign territory.

c)

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

d)

A state that includes several discontinuous pieces of territory.

e)

A code of maritime law approved by the United Nations in 1982 that authorizes, among other provisions, territorial waters extending 12 nautical miles (22km) from shore and 200-nautical-mile-wide (370-km-wide) exclusive economic zones.

25.

what is the definition of UNCLOS

a)

An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members.

b)

a part of a country that is seperated from the rest of the country and surrounded by foreign territory.

c)

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

d)

A state that includes several discontinuous pieces of territory.

e)

A code of maritime law approved by the United Nations in 1982 that authorizes, among other provisions, territorial waters extending 12 nautical miles (22km) from shore and 200-nautical-mile-wide (370-km-wide) exclusive economic zones.

26.

what is the definition of unitary state

a)

An internal organization of a state that places most power in the hands of central government officials

b)

An international organization formed after WWII to promote international peace, security, and cooperation.

c)

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

d)

A state that includes several discontinuous pieces of territory.

e)

A code of maritime law approved by the United Nations in 1982 that authorizes, among other provisions, territorial waters extending 12 nautical miles (22km) from shore and 200-nautical-mile-wide (370-km-wide) exclusive economic zones.

27.

what is the definition of United Nations:

a)

An internal organization of a state that places most power in the hands of central government officials

b)

An international organization formed after WWII to promote international peace, security, and cooperation.

c)

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

d)

A state that includes several discontinuous pieces of territory.

e)

A code of maritime law approved by the United Nations in 1982 that authorizes, among other provisions, territorial waters extending 12 nautical miles (22km) from shore and 200-nautical-mile-wide (370-km-wide) exclusive economic zones.

28.

what is the definition of frontier

a)

A zone separating two states in which neither state exercises political control.

b)

to divide an area into voting districts in a way that favors a political party

c)

Areas of seas considered beyond territorial waters.

d)

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

e)

a policy of cultural extension and potential political expansion by a country aimed at a group of its nationals living in a neighboring country

29.

what is the definition of gerrymander

a)

A zone separating two states in which neither state exercises political control.

b)

to divide an area into voting districts in a way that favors a political party

c)

Areas of seas considered beyond territorial waters.

d)

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

e)

a policy of cultural extension and potential political expansion by a country aimed at a group of its nationals living in a neighboring country

30.

what is the definition of high seas

a)

A zone separating two states in which neither state exercises political control.

b)

to divide an area into voting districts in a way that favors a political party

c)

Areas of seas considered beyond territorial waters.

d)

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

e)

a policy of cultural extension and potential political expansion by a country aimed at a group of its nationals living in a neighboring country

31.

what is the definition of imperialism

a)

A zone separating two states in which neither state exercises political control.

b)

to divide an area into voting districts in a way that favors a political party

c)

Areas of seas considered beyond territorial waters.

d)

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

e)

a policy of cultural extension and potential political expansion by a country aimed at a group of its nationals living in a neighboring country

32.

what is the definition of irredentism

a)

A zone separating two states in which neither state exercises political control.

b)

to divide an area into voting districts in a way that favors a political party

c)

Areas of seas considered beyond territorial waters.

d)

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

e)

a policy of cultural extension and potential political expansion by a country aimed at a group of its nationals living in a neighboring country

33.

what is the definition of landlocked state

a)

lacks a direct outlet to the sea because it is completely surrounded by several other countries

b)

an organization that promotes trade and economic cooperation among the southern and eastern countries of South America

c)

A state or territory that is small in both size and population.

d)

State that contains two or more ethnic groups with traditions of self-determination that agree to coexist peacefully by recognizing each other as distinct nationalities.

e)

North American Free Trade Agreement; allows open trade with US, Mexico, and Canada.

34.

what is the definition of Mercosur

a)

lacks a direct outlet to the sea because it is completely surrounded by several other countries

b)

an organization that promotes trade and economic cooperation among the southern and eastern countries of South America

c)

A state or territory that is small in both size and population.

d)

State that contains two or more ethnic groups with traditions of self-determination that agree to coexist peacefully by recognizing each other as distinct nationalities.

e)

North American Free Trade Agreement; allows open trade with US, Mexico, and Canada.

35.

what is the definition of microstate

a)

lacks a direct outlet to the sea because it is completely surrounded by several other countries

b)

an organization that promotes trade and economic cooperation among the southern and eastern countries of South America

c)

A state or territory that is small in both size and population.

d)

State that contains two or more ethnic groups with traditions of self-determination that agree to coexist peacefully by recognizing each other as distinct nationalities.

e)

North American Free Trade Agreement; allows open trade with US, Mexico, and Canada.

36.

what is the definition of multinational state

a)

lacks a direct outlet to the sea because it is completely surrounded by several other countries

b)

an organization that promotes trade and economic cooperation among the southern and eastern countries of South America

c)

A state or territory that is small in both size and population.

d)

State that contains two or more ethnic groups with traditions of self-determination that agree to coexist peacefully by recognizing each other as distinct nationalities.

e)

North American Free Trade Agreement; allows open trade with US, Mexico, and Canada.

37.

what is the definition of NAFTA

a)

lacks a direct outlet to the sea because it is completely surrounded by several other countries

b)

an organization that promotes trade and economic cooperation among the southern and eastern countries of South America

c)

A state or territory that is small in both size and population.

d)

State that contains two or more ethnic groups with traditions of self-determination that agree to coexist peacefully by recognizing each other as distinct nationalities.

e)

North American Free Trade Agreement; allows open trade with US, Mexico, and Canada.

38.

what is the definition of NATO

a)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization; an alliance made to defend one another if they were attacked by any other country; US, England, France, Canada, Western European countries

b)

a state that completely surrounds another one

c)

an otherwise compact state with a large projecting extension

d)

Ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states.

e)

A Communist nation, consisting of Russia and 14 other states, that existed from 1922 to 1991.

39.

what is the definition of perforated state:

a)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization; an alliance made to defend one another if they were attacked by any other country; US, England, France, Canada, Western European countries

b)

a state that completely surrounds another one

c)

an otherwise compact state with a large projecting extension

d)

Ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states.

e)

A Communist nation, consisting of Russia and 14 other states, that existed from 1922 to 1991.

40.

what is the definition of prorupted state

a)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization; an alliance made to defend one another if they were attacked by any other country; US, England, France, Canada, Western European countries

b)

a state that completely surrounds another one

c)

an otherwise compact state with a large projecting extension

d)

Ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states.

e)

A Communist nation, consisting of Russia and 14 other states, that existed from 1922 to 1991.

41.

what is the definition of sovereignty

a)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization; an alliance made to defend one another if they were attacked by any other country; US, England, France, Canada, Western European countries

b)

a state that completely surrounds another one

c)

an otherwise compact state with a large projecting extension

d)

Ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states.

e)

A Communist nation, consisting of Russia and 14 other states, that existed from 1922 to 1991.

42.

what is the definition of Soviet Union

a)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization; an alliance made to defend one another if they were attacked by any other country; US, England, France, Canada, Western European countries

b)

a state that completely surrounds another one

c)

an otherwise compact state with a large projecting extension

d)

Ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states.

e)

A Communist nation, consisting of Russia and 14 other states, that existed from 1922 to 1991.

43.

what is the definition of state

a)

An area organized into a political unit and ruled by an established government with control over its internal and foreign affairs.

b)

nation that does not have a state

c)

Organization of three or more states to promote shared objectives.

d)

In political geography, a country's or more local community's sense of property and attachment toward its territory, as expressed by its determination to keep it inviolable and strongly defended.

e)

The area of sea around a country's coast recognized as being under that country's jurisdiction

44.

what is the definition of stateless nation:

a)

An area organized into a political unit and ruled by an established government with control over its internal and foreign affairs.

b)

nation that does not have a state

c)

Organization of three or more states to promote shared objectives.

d)

In political geography, a country's or more local community's sense of property and attachment toward its territory, as expressed by its determination to keep it inviolable and strongly defended.

e)

The area of sea around a country's coast recognized as being under that country's jurisdiction

45.

what is the definition of supranational organization

a)

An area organized into a political unit and ruled by an established government with control over its internal and foreign affairs.

b)

nation that does not have a state

c)

Organization of three or more states to promote shared objectives.

d)

In political geography, a country's or more local community's sense of property and attachment toward its territory, as expressed by its determination to keep it inviolable and strongly defended.

e)

The area of sea around a country's coast recognized as being under that country's jurisdiction

46.

what is the definition of territoriality

a)

An area organized into a political unit and ruled by an established government with control over its internal and foreign affairs.

b)

nation that does not have a state

c)

the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims.

d)

In political geography, a country's or more local community's sense of property and attachment toward its territory, as expressed by its determination to keep it inviolable and strongly defended.

e)

The area of sea around a country's coast recognized as being under that country's jurisdiction

47.

what is the definition of territorial waters

a)

An area organized into a political unit and ruled by an established government with control over its internal and foreign affairs.

b)

nation that does not have a state

c)

the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims.

d)

In political geography, a country's or more local community's sense of property and attachment toward its territory, as expressed by its determination to keep it inviolable and strongly defended.

e)

The area of sea around a country's coast recognized as being under that country's jurisdiction

48.

what is the definition of terrorism

a)

An area organized into a political unit and ruled by an established government with control over its internal and foreign affairs.

b)

nation that does not have a state

c)

the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims.

d)

In political geography, a country's or more local community's sense of property and attachment toward its territory, as expressed by its determination to keep it inviolable and strongly defended.

e)

The area of sea around a country's coast recognized as being under that country's jurisdiction

49.

what is the definition of apartheid

a)

Laws (no longer in effect) in South Africa that physically separated different races into different geographic areas.

b)

Process by which a state breaks down through conflicts among its ethnicities

c)

neighborhood

d)

A process by which real estate agents convince white property owners to sell their houses at low prices because of fear that persons of color will soon move into the neighborhood

e)

a force that divides people and countries

50.

what is the definition of balkanization

a)

Laws (no longer in effect) in South Africa that physically separated different races into different geographic areas.

b)

Process by which a state breaks down through conflicts among its ethnicities

c)

neighborhood

d)

A process by which real estate agents convince white property owners to sell their houses at low prices because of fear that persons of color will soon move into the neighborhood

e)

a force that divides people and countries

51.

what is the definition of barrio

a)

Laws (no longer in effect) in South Africa that physically separated different races into different geographic areas.

b)

Process by which a state breaks down through conflicts among its ethnicities

c)

neighborhood

d)

A process by which real estate agents convince white property owners to sell their houses at low prices because of fear that persons of color will soon move into the neighborhood

e)

a force that divides people and countries

52.

what is the definition of blockbusting

a)

Laws (no longer in effect) in South Africa that physically separated different races into different geographic areas.

b)

Process by which a state breaks down through conflicts among its ethnicities

c)

neighborhood

d)

A process by which real estate agents convince white property owners to sell their houses at low prices because of fear that persons of color will soon move into the neighborhood

e)

a force that divides people and countries

53.

what is the definition of centrifugal force

a)

Laws (no longer in effect) in South Africa that physically separated different races into different geographic areas.

b)

Process by which a state breaks down through conflicts among its ethnicities

c)

neighborhood

d)

A process by which real estate agents convince white property owners to sell their houses at low prices because of fear that persons of color will soon move into the neighborhood

e)

a force that divides people and countries

54.

what is the definition of centripetal force

a)

An attitude that tends to unify people and enhance support for a state

b)

a sense of national unity and purpose based on a set of commonly held political beliefs

c)

Process in which more powerful ethnic group forcibly removes a less powerful one in order to create an ethnically homogeneous region

d)

Identity with a group of people that share distinct physical and mental traits as a product of common heredity and cultural traditions.

e)

separate section of a city where members of a minority group are forced to live

55.

what is the definition of civic nationalism

a)

An attitude that tends to unify people and enhance support for a state

b)

a sense of national unity and purpose based on a set of commonly held political beliefs

c)

Process in which more powerful ethnic group forcibly removes a less powerful one in order to create an ethnically homogeneous region

d)

Identity with a group of people that share distinct physical and mental traits as a product of common heredity and cultural traditions.

e)

separate section of a city where members of a minority group are forced to live

56.

what is the definition of ethnic cleansing

a)

An attitude that tends to unify people and enhance support for a state

b)

a sense of national unity and purpose based on a set of commonly held political beliefs

c)

Process in which more powerful ethnic group forcibly removes a less powerful one in order to create an ethnically homogeneous region

d)

Identity with a group of people that share distinct physical and mental traits as a product of common heredity and cultural traditions.

e)

separate section of a city where members of a minority group are forced to live

57.

what is the definition of ethnicity

a)

An attitude that tends to unify people and enhance support for a state

b)

a sense of national unity and purpose based on a set of commonly held political beliefs

c)

Process in which more powerful ethnic group forcibly removes a less powerful one in order to create an ethnically homogeneous region

d)

Identity with a group of people that share distinct physical and mental traits as a product of common heredity and cultural traditions.

e)

separate section of a city where members of a minority group are forced to live

58.

what is the definition of ghetto

a)

An attitude that tends to unify people and enhance support for a state

b)

a sense of national unity and purpose based on a set of commonly held political beliefs

c)

Process in which more powerful ethnic group forcibly removes a less powerful one in order to create an ethnically homogeneous region

d)

Identity with a group of people that share distinct physical and mental traits as a product of common heredity and cultural traditions.

e)

separate section of a city where members of a minority group are forced to live

59.

what is the definition of multi-ethnic state

a)

A state that contains more than one ethnicity

b)

State that contains two or more ethnic groups with traditions of self-determination that agree to coexist peacefully by recognizing each other as distinct nationalities.

c)

A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country

d)

Identity with a group of people that share legal attachment and personal allegiance to a particular place as a result of being born there.

e)

A state whose territory corresponds to that occupied by a particular ethnicity that has been transformed into a nationality

60.

what is the definition of multinational state

a)

A state that contains more than one ethnicity

b)

State that contains two or more ethnic groups with traditions of self-determination that agree to coexist peacefully by recognizing each other as distinct nationalities.

c)

A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country

d)

Identity with a group of people that share legal attachment and personal allegiance to a particular place as a result of being born there.

e)

A state whose territory corresponds to that occupied by a particular ethnicity that has been transformed into a nationality

61.

what is the definition of nationalism

a)

A state that contains more than one ethnicity

b)

State that contains two or more ethnic groups with traditions of self-determination that agree to coexist peacefully by recognizing each other as distinct nationalities.

c)

A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country

d)

Identity with a group of people that share legal attachment and personal allegiance to a particular place as a result of being born there.

e)

A state whose territory corresponds to that occupied by a particular ethnicity that has been transformed into a nationality

62.

what is the definition of nationality

a)

A state that contains more than one ethnicity

b)

State that contains two or more ethnic groups with traditions of self-determination that agree to coexist peacefully by recognizing each other as distinct nationalities.

c)

A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country

d)

Identity with a group of people that share legal attachment and personal allegiance to a particular place as a result of being born there.

e)

A state whose territory corresponds to that occupied by a particular ethnicity that has been transformed into a nationality

63.

what is the definition of nation-state

a)

A state that contains more than one ethnicity

b)

State that contains two or more ethnic groups with traditions of self-determination that agree to coexist peacefully by recognizing each other as distinct nationalities.

c)

A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country

d)

Identity with a group of people that share legal attachment and personal allegiance to a particular place as a result of being born there.

e)

A state whose territory corresponds to that occupied by a particular ethnicity that has been transformed into a nationality

64.

what is the definition of part nation state

a)

when a nation overlaps the boundaries of multiple states/you have multiple nations states of the same the same nation

b)

Identity with a group of people descended from a common ancestor.

c)

Belief that one race is superior to another

d)

the right of people to choose their own form of government

65.

what is the definition of race

a)

when a nation overlaps the boundaries of multiple states/you have multiple nations states of the same the same nation

b)

Identity with a group of people descended from a common ancestor.

c)

Belief that one race is superior to another

d)

the right of people to choose their own form of government

66.

what is the definition of racism

a)

when a nation overlaps the boundaries of multiple states/you have multiple nations states of the same the same nation

b)

Identity with a group of people descended from a common ancestor.

c)

Belief that one race is superior to another

d)

the right of people to choose their own form of government

67.

what is the definition of self-determination

a)

when a nation overlaps the boundaries of multiple states/you have multiple nations states of the same the same nation

b)

Identity with a group of people descended from a common ancestor.

c)

Belief that one race is superior to another

d)

the right of people to choose their own form of government

68.

Many borders act to create cultural distance between people of the same ethnic group, a phenomenon that most often leads to

a)

the militarization of that ethnic group

b)

the fragmentation of that ethnic group

c)

the unification of that ethnic group

d)

the blending of that ethnic group with at least two other

ethnic groups

e)

the political rise of that ethnic group

69.

Transnational migrants and immigrants maintain human networks primarily by

a)

remaining in contact with persons from their country of origin

b)

petitioning federal governments to prohibit human trafficking

c)

failing to adopt the customs of their new homeland

d)

establishing small businesses in urban areas

e)

becoming citizens of their new homelands within a few years after

becoming expatriates

70.

The presence of a national boundary between two cities has the potential to decrease the amount of trade that occurs between them if

a)

the two countries in which the cities are located have tariffs on

certain goods

b)

the two countries in which the cities are located are party to a free

trade agreement

c)

the two countries in which the cities are located do not share a common port

d)

the two countries in which the cities are located are both clients of

the World Bank

e)

the two countries in which the cities are located are connected by

expressways

71.

Cities along national borders often contain evidence of the interdependence that exists between two countries, which is demonstrated on

an individual level by residents of these cities who

a)

frequently tell stories about the two countries

b)

frequently migrate between the two countries

c)

frequently pass legislation regarding the two countries

d)

frequently work only in one country

e)

frequently are tourists in a third country

72.

Some countries, such as India and Nepal, have treaties that allow citizens

to live, work, and travel freely in both lands, a practice that typically leads

to the development of

a)

opposing national identities

b)

fluid national identities

c)

rigid national identities

d)

postindustrial national identities

e)

Communist national identities

73.

A federal state is likely to possess

a)

citizens who favor democratic elections

b)

a leader with the power to revise the country’s constitution

c)

a large amount of mineral resources

d)

multiple systems of checks and balances

e)

a king and queen

74.

Although the United Kingdom is divided into several countries—England,

Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland—it constitutes

a)

puppet state

b)

a federal state

c)

single-party state

d)

unitary state

e)

a Communist state

75.

A confederacy or union between states is most likely to arise in

a)

puppet state

b)

a federal state

c)

a monarchy

d)

unitary state

e)

a Communist state

76.

a state that is governed by a single centralized power with little power given to subnational units expected deemed by central government

a)

puppet state

b)

a federal state

c)

single-party state

d)

unitary state

e)

a Communist state

77.

The centralized power of a unitary state is most likely to be threatened by

the development of

a)

a self-governing region

b)

a broad trade agreement with a neighboring state

c)

a constitution that requires citizens to be born within the state

d)

voting districts that divide large rural areas

e)

a new religion found only within the state

78.

When several unitary states choose to become one state, their initial

attempt to govern themselves is likely to take the form of

a)

a series of colonizations

b)

a series of civil wars

c)

a series of annexations of territory

d)

a series of treaties

e)

a series of redistricting efforts

79.

Most of the world’s unitary states can be found on the continents of

a)

North America and South America

b)

Africa and Asia

c)

Australia and Europe

d)

Antarctica and North America

e)

Australia and South America

80.

A buffer state is a politically neutral state that lies between two more powerful states and acts

a)

to enhance both states’ political powers

b)

as a taxing authority for both states

c)

to balance power between the two states

d)

to minimize the religious authority of major institutions

e)

to stop immigrants from traveling to the larger of the two states

81.

Today, nations act to establish control over disputed areas of the sea primarily by

a)

charting endangered species in uninhabited coastal areas

b)

attending international conventions on maritime law

c)

mapping uncharted areas of the world’s oceans using advanced

technology

d)

engaging in economic activities in coastal areas and open waters

e)

allocating funding to increase the size of their naval forces

82.

Territoriality is the practice of creating geographic boundaries in response

to social and political conditions and typically acts to

a)

separate different populations by culture

b)

reaffirm ethnic ties between different populations

c)

stop the sharing of languages and religions between two neighboring ethnic groups

d)

link the economies of two neighboring countries

e)

strengthen trade relations between wealthy and less wealthy nations

83.

People divide a continent into regional trade blocs primarily to

a)

increase the amount of fair trade

b)

promote the goal of global free trade

c)

strengthen economic ties between member states

d)

form cultural links between former military enemies

e)

weaken the influence of communism

84.

A federal government could engage in inclusionary territoriality by

a)

centralizing all political and financial activities

b)

requiring persons crossing its borders to show state-issued

identification

c)

agreeing with member states of a customs union to lower taxes on

certain goods

d)

providing citizenship to members of a particular ethnic group

e)

donating a portion of its mineral resources to neighboring states

85.

A boundary that was put in place by an outside, conquering, or other political power that ignores the cultural organizations of the landscape is called a

a)

cultural boundary

b)

physical boundary

c)

relic boundary

d)

superimposed boundary

e)

bufferstate

86.

The geographic boundary of a state can also be a physical boundary,

such as

a)

a religious movement

b)

a lake or mountain

c)

language barrier

d)

a type of currency

e)

national dish

87.

One example of a geometric political boundary is the

a)

cultural divide between Creole and Cajun communities in New

Orleans, Louisiana

b)

straight line of the George Washington Bridge between New York

and New Jersey

c)

sharp ascent of the Sierra Nevada

d)

curve of Ohio’s coast around Lake Erie

e)

straight line between the states of Colorado and Kansas

88.

Political boundaries existed in the ancient world and were often maintained by small groups at

a)

agricultural storehouses

b)

defensive fortresses

c)

scientific research stations

d)

open-air marketplaces

e)

seasonal hunting camps

89.

In democratic nations, legislators and political parties typically redraw

boundaries for voting districts after the release of data from

a)

In democratic nations, legislators and political parties typically redraw boundaries for voting districts after the release of data from

b)

a state public opinion poll

c)

a state primary election

d)

national census

e)

a national study on spending patterns

90.

A conflict over the sharing of the water in the Kaveri River between the south Indian states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu would best be classified as

a)

an allocational boundary dispute

b)

a locational boundary dispute

c)

an operational boundary dispute

d)

definitional boundary dispute

e)

a genetic boundary dispute

91.

A separation fence, such as that which exists on the territory between India

and Pakistan, is most often used to demarcate

a)

cease-fire line

b)

a cross-border region

c)

linguistic border

d)

annexed zone

e)

decolonized territory

92.

During the 20th century, the collapse of intricate political networks, such

as existed in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), led to the

understanding that

a)

strong economic ties are necessary to overcome major ethnic

differences

b)

trade partners should not work together to develop alternative energy sources

c)

nations should eliminate their trade tariffs to encourage economic

security

d)

environmental justice campaigns fail to adequately identify the hardest-hit areas

e)

politicians must implement global, rather than local, antiterrorist

policies

93.

When a nation undergoes a revolution, there is a high likelihood that its

citizens will leave the country, causing

a)

an increase in trade tariffs in neighboring countries

b)

an increase in the mechanization of labor in neighboring countries

c)

an increase in environmental equity in neighboring countries

d)

an increase in ethnic diversity in neighboring countries

e)

an increase in economic stability in neighboring countries

94.

The practice termed

environmental racism

involves a majority population

using political representation to

a)

request funding for alternative energy sources

b)

remove toxic waste to sites that are far from its residential communities and businesses and often located near minority populations

c)

demand that public parks and natural preserves be segregated

d)

require cleanup efforts to take place in minority communities

e)

propose legislation that does not adversely affect minority

communities

95.

A country that contains many environmental zones, such as coast, mountains, and desert, is likely to have residents who are

a)

opposed to modernization and technology

b)

politically active

c)

members of religions that are also found in neighboring countries

d)

ethnically similar

e)

socially and politically separate

96.

A state that contains many environmental zones, such as coast, mountains, and desert, is likely to have residents who are

a)

opposed to modernization and technology

b)

politically active

c)

members of religions that are also found in neighboring countries

d)

ethnically similar

e)

socially and politically separate

97.

When two states begin to compete with one another economically, they are most likely to become

a)

trade partners

b)

politically unstable

c)

political antagonists

d)

multicultural democracies

e)

colonies of large empires

98.

A nation-state is most often defined by its twin attributes of sovereignty and

a)

religious tolerance

b)

social democracy

c)

ethnic homogeneity

d)

economic prosperity

e)

a strong antiterrorist policy

99.

The excessive economic zone (EEZ) established by the Inited Nation Refers to

a)

the creation of the European Union

b)

the part of the ocean a coastal state has exclusive mineral and fishing rights over

c)

a group of developing countries that require foreign aid

d)

the North American Free Trade Agreement creating a trilateral trade block in North America

e)

zones within a state where the trade laws are different than the rest of the state

100.

Which of the following agreements most heavily influenced the development of the idea of the nation-state?

a)

The Geneva Accords

b)

The Peace of Westphalia

c)

The European Union (EU) treaties

d)

The United States’ Treaties of Amity and Commerce with different

European nations

e)

The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaties I and II (SALT I and II)

101.

A political leader might seek to make his or her country conform to the

traditional concept of a nation-state by

a)

demanding representation in the United Nations

b)

openly encouraging civil disobedience

c)

instituting a bicameral system of legislature

d)

using the popular media to promote the idea of a national culture

e)

advocating a policy of multiculturalism

102.

The government’s role in the development of a nation-state is critical

because the government is required to

a)

protect its borders and resolve any internal conflicts

b)

locate and restore lost items of cultural heritage

c)

serve as an intermediary to resolve conflicts between its religious

leaders

d)

prevent the exportation of local agricultural products

e)

take part in international talks regarding economic globalization

103.

Which of the following events has the most potential to determine whether a nation will remain a nation-state?

a)

A rejection of capitalism

b)

A reduction in the availability of mineral resources

c)

large influx of immigrants

d)

A development of a national scientific research program

e)

A sudden natural disaster

104.

The leader of a nation-state would be likely to reject an intergovernmental

action that

a)

recognized a unique cultural monument within the nation-state

b)

formed the foundation of a peace agreement

c)

promoted the concept of self-governance

d)

added protections for existing maritime borders

e)

required land to be swapped between itself and another country

105.

Gerrymandering is a practice in which a political party attempts to gain an

unequal advantage by

a)

nominating a candidate who challenges the state’s constitution

b)

advocating that the electoral college be replaced by the popular vote

c)

changing the boundaries of a legislative district

d)

electing a party chairperson who is a friend of the current president

e)

seeking the support of labor union

106.

The Arab League, an international organization of Arab countries, limits

the sovereign power of its member states by

a)

planning joint attacks on common enemies

b)

promoting tourism in member states

c)

coordinating free trade agreements among member states

d)

unding the building of wells in member states

e)

failing to count the number of literate citizens in member states

107.

The fragmentation of the Roman Empire that occurred between the first

and third centuries BCE most likely led to

a)

the acquisition of new territories by the empire

b)

the destabilization of the empire’s outer frontiers

c)

the homogenization of the empire’s largest cities

d)

the abolishment of slavery in regions beyond the empire

e)

the development of agricultural lands within the empire’s

smaller cities

108.

When a sovereign state undergoes the political process of devolution, it grants some of the powers of

a)

its local governments to its state governments

b)

its central government to the government of another country

c)

its local governments to its central government

d)

its central government to its regional governments

e)

its colonies to its central government

109.

Both domestic and international acts of terror are defined as terrorism because both

a)

have the effect of intimidating a group of people through violence

b)

can be perpetrated by groups that believe in civil disobedience

c)

have been outlawed by antiterrorist legislation

d)

can be traced to radical religious doctrines

e)

are organized through digital communication such as e-mail

110.

The study of electoral geography is best conducted in

a)

democratic states

b)

Communist states

c)

dictatorships

d)

monarchies

e)

territories and colonies

111.

One of the most notable acts to limit a nation’s sovereignty took place after World War II, when some of the countries that had made up the Allied forces

a)

awarded political asylum to German citizens who had cared for war orphans

b)

elected a prime minister for Germany

c)

used Germany’s ports for commercial ventures

d)

conducted a series of military tribunals in Germany

e)

destroyed Germany’s capital city

112.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is one of the world’s most powerful

a)

atomic energy commissions

b)

military alliances

c)

trade organizations

d)

fiscal unions

e)

cultural heritage councils

113.

One of the classic examples of the supranationalism is the European Union , because this body of member states has

a)

transferred some of its power to a central authority

b)

invested all of its power in a prime minster

c)

a single annual election

d)

a single intergovernmental bank

e)

required its member states not to sign international treaties