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Unit 4 Political Geography

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An area organized into an independent political unit is a

a)

state

b)

colony

c)

nationality

d)

satellite

2.

A state is a synonym for a

a)

territory

b)

country

c)

unit

d)

member

3.

A _________________________ is a state whose territory corresponds to that occupied by one particular ethnicity which has been transformed into a nationality.

a)

nation-state

b)

state

c)

multinational state

d)

trinational state

4.

A _________________________ contains two or more ethnic groups with traditions of self-determination.

a)

nation-state

b)

state

c)

multinational state

d)

trinational state

5.

When a state has __________________, it means it had control over its internal affairs without interference from other states. It is independent.

a)

self-determination

b)

sovereignty

c)

immunity

d)

diplomacy

6.

Kosovo might not be considered a sovereign state because

a)

its capital and largest city is Pristina.

b)

ethnic cleansing was practiced there.

c)

the United States and many European countries recognize its sovereignty.

d)

Serbia, Russia, and many other countries do not recognize its sovereignty.

7.

Taiwan can be considered a sovereign state because

a)

the Nationalist party rules both China and Taiwan.

b)

China recognizes its sovereignty.

c)

its government carries on diplomatic relations with many other countries.

d)

its size meets the minimum geographic requirement for independence.

8.

Vatican City and Mesopotamia are examples of a

a)

nation-state

b)

nation

c)

city-state

d)

colony

9.

A territory tied to a state rather than being completely independent is a

a)

colony

b)

Nation-state

c)

nation

d)

state

10.

The attempt by one country to force its political control over another territory is

a)

constitutionality.

b)

colonialism

c)

self-determination

d)

sovereignty.

11.

The reasons why European states wanted to have colonies can be summarized as all BUT which of the following?

a)

god

b)

glory

c)

guilt

d)

gold

12.

The concept that ethnicities have the right to govern themselves is known as

a)

Sovereignty

b)

universal suffrage

c)

nationalism

d)

self- determination

13.

The former Socialist Republic of Yugoslavia can be classified as a

a)

Multinational state

b)

colony

c)

nation-state

d)

frontier

14.

Physical boundaries often used to separate states include all but which of the following?

a)

deserts

b)

geometry

c)

mountains

d)

rivers

15.

The eastern part of the border between the United States and Mexico is created by which physical boundary?

a)

A man made wall

b)

Rocky Mountains

c)

Rio Grande River

d)

English and Spanish speakers

16.

Which shape most easily fosters the establishment of effective internal communication of a smaller state?

a)

compact

b)

elongated

c)

fragmented

d)

prorupted

17.

According to the UN, terrorism is considered to have all but which of the following traits?

a)

Cause death or bodily harm to civilians or noncombatants

b)

Intimidate a population

c)

All violent acts committed against another group of people

d)

Intended to compel a government or an international organization to do or abstain from doing any act

18.

The US is an example of a

a)

Compact state

b)

fragmented state

c)

perforated state

d)

nation state

19.

A centripetal force

a)

Connects people

b)

separates people

20.

A federal state

a)

Has only one central government

b)

has power separated into different units

21.

An example of a super national organization is

a)

NATO

b)

UNESCO

c)

EU

d)

All of these

22.

Gerrymandering is associated with

The UN The Us Europe South Africa

a)

The UN

b)

The US

c)

Europe

d)

South Africa

23.

Which of the following is NOT a type of boundary

a)

Delimited

b)

Domesticated

c)

Administered

d)

Demarcated

24.

A buffer state

a)

is a nation state

b)

is in the CBD

c)

is a religious based state

d)

is in between two powerful countries who are hostile to eachother

25.

In a frontier

a)

Voting is illegal

b)

People suffer from gerrymandering

c)

a state doesn't exercise complete control

d)

a state is landlocked

26.

Stateless Nations

a)

don't exist

b)

only exist within Stage one of the DTM

c)

exist without an official territory

27.
This term refers to putting like-minded voters together in one district to reduce their voting power in other districts. This gives the group representation in a single district while denying them representation across districts. 
a)
Cracking
b)
Packing
c)
Snacking
d)
Quacking
28.
Districts can be redrawn every 10 years based upon new
a)
Census Data
b)
Political Climates
c)
Wishes of the Voters
d)
Desires of the Representatives
29.
Poland is an example of a ____ state.
a)
elongated
b)
fragmented
c)
compact
d)
prorupted
30.
The European Union is an example of an ____ alliance.
a)
Military
b)
Nationalistic
c)
Political
d)
Economic
31.
The Vatican City is an example of an ____.
a)
Enclave
b)
Exclave
c)
Small State
d)
Kingdom
32.
Japan would be an example of a ______.
a)
Compact State
b)
Nation-State
c)
Multinational State
d)
Perforated States
33.
Another word to describe a historical boundary is ___.
a)
Relic
b)
Geometric
c)
Old
d)
Subsequent
34.
What does NATO stand for?
a)
North Atlantic Trade Organization
b)
North American Trade Organization
c)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
d)
North Alaskan Trade Organization
35.
Country ran is run according to the interests of its ruler rather than its people is called a ____.
a)
Autocracy
b)
Anocracy
c)
Democracy
d)
Constitutional Monarchy
36.
A country that is not full autocratic or fully democratic is referred to as a ___.
a)
Republic
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Anocracy
d)
Monarchy
37.
South Africa is an example of an ___.
a)
perforated state
b)
enclave
c)
exclave
d)
prorupted
38.
The pink portion of this map depicts which of the following?
a)
Lands where most people are Kurdish
b)
Lands where most people are Muslim
c)
The land of the Basque
d)
The area where Palestinians have taken over Jewish holy land
e)
Land that belongs to ISIS
39.
The Korean nation is divided primarily between two states - the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North) and the Republic of Korea (South). This is an example of a:
a)
Nation-State
b)
Multinational State
c)
Stateless Nation
d)
Multistate Nation
e)
Nationless State
40.
Identify the centripetal forces
a)
Roman Catholicism and Mexicans
b)
Estonians fear the Russians
c)
The Japanese language
d)
Religion and language in Belgium
e)
Nationalism
41.
Formed state boundaries in Africa with little regard for the existing ethno-linguistic, cultural, and political boundaries already in place.
a)
Berlin Conference
b)
Cold War
c)
Seven Years War
d)
Peace of Westphalia
e)
French Conference
42.
Control over developing countries was exerted through indirect means; literally means new-colonialism
a)
Sovereignty
b)
Imperialism
c)
Colonialism
d)
Neocolonialism
e)
Decolonization
43.
The conflict between the Rwandan Hutus and Tutsis is an example of
a)
Genocide
b)
Ethnic cleansing
c)
Colonialism
d)
Neocolonialism
e)
Decolonization
44.
A period of diplomatic, political, and military rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union.
a)
Cold War
b)
Berlin Conference
c)
Seven Years War
d)
Peace of Westphalia
e)
French Conference
45.
Occur when two or more parties disagree over how to interpret the legal documents or maps that identify the boundary.
a)
Definitional
b)
Locational
c)
Operational
d)
Allocational
46.
Example: In 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait because it believed they were drilling too many oblique oil wells that reached over to the Iraqi side.
a)
Definitional
b)
Locational
c)
Operational
d)
Allocational
47.
Example: the boundary between East and West Germany (states that are now combined).
a)
Antecedent boundary
b)
Subsequent boundary
c)
Relic boundary
d)
Superimposed boundary
e)
Militarized boundary
48.
Example: the boundaries in Africa after the Berlin Conference.
a)
Antecedent boundary
b)
Subsequent boundary
c)
Relic boundary
d)
Superimposed boundary
e)
Militarized boundary
49.
Drawing of boundaries for political districts by the party or group in power to extend or cement their advantage.
a)
Census
b)
Reapportionment
c)
Redistricting
d)
Gerrymandering
50.
Authority of the government is held primarily by the central government with very little power given to local governments.
a)
Unitary state
b)
Federal state
51.
Commonly found in countries with multiple ethnic groups with significant minorities.
a)
Unitary state
b)
Federal state
52.
Large landmass countries (US, Canada, Russia)
a)
Unitary state
b)
Federal state
53.
The transfer of political power from the central government to subnational levels of government.
a)
Globalization
b)
Devolution
c)
Balkanization
d)
Democratization
e)
Nationalism
54.
The fragmentation of a state or region into smaller, often hostile, units along ethno-linguistic lines.
a)
Globalization
b)
Devolution
c)
Balkanization
d)
Democratization
e)
Nationalism
55.
Describes people who have a primary allegiance to a traditional group or ethnicity. For example, French-speaking people in Quebec, Canada.
a)
Supranationalism
b)
Subnationalism
c)
Regionalism
d)
Nationalism
e)
Balkanization
56.
Founded in 1945; 193 countries; takes on issues facing humanity such as peace and security; headquarters: New York City
a)
UN (United Nations)
b)
NATO (North Atlantic Peace Treaty)
c)
EU (European Union)
d)
NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)
e)
WTO (World Trade Organization)
57.
Founded: 1949; Members: US, Canada, Iceland, Western and Central Europe, and Turkey; Mission: mutual defense of members; HQ: Brussels, Belgium
a)
UN (United Nations)
b)
NATO (North Atlantic Peace Treaty)
c)
EU (European Union)
d)
NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)
e)
WTO (World Trade Organization)
58.
Founded: 1994; Members: US, Canada, Mexico; Mission: Free trade among members; HQ: Washington DC, Ottawa, and Mexico City
a)
UN (United Nations)
b)
NATO (North Atlantic Peace Treaty)
c)
EU (European Union)
d)
NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)
e)
WTO (World Trade Organization)
59.
In this image if C belongs to B it is considered a(n) ___________ of country B and a(n)_______ of country A
a)
core, periphery
b)
enclave, exclave
c)
exclave, enclave
d)
heartland, rimland
60.
Which of the following is not a strong centripetal force in the United States?
a)
network television
b)
the flag
c)
the many ethnic groups living within it
d)
"The Star Spangled Banner"
61.
_______ is the practice of judging another culture by the standards of one’s own culture.
a)
diffusion
b)
habit
c)
environemental determinism
d)
ethnocentrism
62.
The celebration of a national holiday is an example of 
a)
Centrifugal Force
b)
Centripetal Force
c)
Terrorism
d)
Revolution
63.

Which of the following would be considered a semi-autonomous region?

a)

Lesotho

b)

American Indian Reservations

c)

Palestine

d)

Quebec

64.

Which of the following is not an independence movement

a)

Quebecois in Canada

b)

Catalans in Spain

c)

Basque Country in Spain

d)

Kosovo

65.

What are some countries that are examples of devolution?

a)

USA

b)

Scotland

c)

Italy

d)

France

66.

What is ethnic separatism?

a)

When an ethnic group gets power from another small ethnic group

b)

When an ethnic group gets power from a larger group

c)

When an ethnic group desires to separate from larger group

d)

When an ethnic group desires to combine to another larger group

67.
Russia took over the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine becaue it felt strong cultural and historical ties.  This is an example of...
a)
Irrelevance
b)
irredentism
c)
centripetal forces
d)
balkanization
68.
Which country has experienced violent devolution?
a)
Yugoslavia
b)
Italy
c)
Czechoslovakia
d)
Belgium
69.

Which of the following refers to a region which is caught between stronger colliding external cultural-political forces, under persistent stress, and often fragmented by aggressive rivals.

a)

primate region

b)

isoline

c)

shatterbelt

d)

perceptual region

70.

Which of the following regions is BEST characterized as a shatterbelt?

a)

East Asia

b)

Oceania

c)

South America

d)

Eastern Europe

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