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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which term best describes Japan?
multinational state
multistate nation
stateless nation
nation-state
4.1 - Koreans are considered to be part of a(n)
multinational state
multistate nation
state
empire
4.2 - This map shows the ethnic makeup of the new countries created after the breakup of Yugoslavia. Which country would be the BEST example of a nation-state?
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Serbia
Croatia
Slovenia
4.2 - Which historical event resulted in the redrawing of the borders in the continent of Africa?
Establishment of Israel
The Berlin Conference
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Ghent
4.3 - During the Cold War between the Soviet Union and Western Europe, Germany got caught in the middle and was split into two states, East Germany and West Germany. In this scenario, Germany would be described as WHICH type of region?
war
in-between
shatterbelt
poltical
4.3 - Bodies of water such as the Suez Canal, Strait of Hormuz, and the Strait of Malacca can sometimes be used strategically, to control the food and supplies that come through. These are examples of
ports of importance
choke points
choke ports
stress points
4.4 - The present-day area where the Berlin Wall stood would best represent which of the following types of boundaries?
consequent
antecedent
subsequent
relic
4.4 - A boundary that is created without regard to the cultural landscape would be a(n)
transcultural boundary
geometric boundary
superimposed boundary
relic boundary
4.5 - The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea was signed by over 100 countries between 1973 and 1982. What was the primary purpose of the agreement?
To counter China's increasing influence in the South China Sea
To decrease the high degree of piracy occurring off the coast of East Africa
To prevent global conflicts related to maritime boundaries
To form a supranational naval alliance between democratic countries throughout the world
4.5 - Which of the following was considered at the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea?
Deep seabed mineral rights
All options
International water disputes
Marine research
4.6 - Which of the following best describes gerrymandering?
Redrawing the political boundaries during an election season to benefit the majority party
Recalling a bill from the legislature due to high costs
Restructuring geometric boundaries of counties due to population changes every ten years
Transferring of power from central government to lower levels of government
4.6 - According to the image, which electoral redistricting plan would MOST favor the purple party?
A
B
C
D
4.7 - The form of government which exists when states have subdivisions of varying degrees of local administrative control is called
federalism
unitary
irredentism
authoritarianism
4.7 - A system which places most of the power of the state in the hands of a central government is a(n)
federal system of government
regional system of government
confederate system of government
unitary system of government
4.8 - Which of the following issues demonstrates a new kind of global-scale political tension that has arisen since the fall of the Soviet Union in the late twentieth century?
The Ukraine-Russia conflict
the emergence of Boko Haram
Civil wars, such as the Syrian Civil War
Terrorst attacks on the media in France
4.8 - This map shows the ethnic makeup of the new countries created after the breakup of Yugoslavia. Which of the new countries would have the most centrifugal forces at work?
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Slovenia
Serbia
Croatia
4.9 - What do the UN, NATO, EU, ASEAN, and NAFTA have in common?
They are all non-governmental organizations
They are all military alliances
They are all supranational organizations
They are all economic alliances
.4.9 - Hong Kong is a former British colony that was returned to Communist China in 1997. Which of the following statements best explains how advances in communication technology have affected Hong Kong's relationship with China?
Facebook has been used to facilitate peaceful communication between the residents of Hong Kong and China
Hong Kong has used the state-owned Chinese media to promote a shared culture through TV shows and commercials communicating pro-China messages
Local leaders in Hong Kong have used messaging apps to maintain an open line of communication with Chinese leaders
Pro-democracy movements in Hong Kong have utilized social media to support their cause by posting images and videos of police violence
4.10 - Which of the following is an example of a centrifugal political force?
Variations of a language within a country
A strong central government
A racially and ethnically homogenous population
A robust and growing economy
4.10 - Which of the following serves as an example of centripetal forces in the United States today?
Over-reliance on automobiles in suburbs
The "U-S-A! U-S-A!" chant and spirit
Ethnic enclaves in cities
Spanglish and Franglais
