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Political Geo Review Test

Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of a nation-state?

a)

A city with political & economic control over the surrounding countryside

b)

A sovereign state with subjects who are relatively homogeneous (language, culture, etc)

c)

A state that contains 2 or more ethnic groups with a history of self-determination, that have agreed to coexist as one state, while remaining culturally distinct.

d)

A nation that stretches over many states and has multiple cultural identities.

2.

What is a stateless nation?

a)

When an ethnicity has a history of self-determination but does not have a recognized state

b)

A state that contains 2 or more ethnic groups with a history of self-determination, that have agreed to coexist as one state, while remaining culturally distinct.

c)

Regions that have a certain degree of autonomy from an external power. These areas have power over their own affairs & are geographically distant from the country.

d)

Regions that have some control over their own affairs, however, another state also controls the regions.

3.

Cultural Boundary

a)

A boundary that divides ethnicities, language, or religion.

b)

A straight line that sometimes follows longitude and latitude

c)

A boundary that follows major geographic features like deserts, mountains, and bodies of water

d)

A political boundary that existed before the cultural landscape emerged and stayed in a place while people moved into occupy the surroundings

4.

Geometric boundary

a)

Boundaries that no longer exist but still impact cultural landscape

b)

A straight line that sometimes follows longitude and latitude

c)

A boundary that follows major geographic features like deserts, mountains, and bodies of water

d)

A political boundary that existed before the cultural landscape emerged and stayed in a place while people moved into occupy the surroundings

5.

Physical (Natural) boundary

a)

Boundaries that no longer exist but still impact cultural landscape

b)

A boundary that develops along with the cultural landscape, language, religious, and ethnic breaks.

c)

A boundary that follows major geographic features like deserts, mountains, and bodies of water

d)

A political boundary that existed before the cultural landscape emerged and stayed in a place while people moved into occupy the surroundings

6.

Antecedent boundary

a)

Boundaries that no longer exist but still impact cultural landscape

b)

A boundary that develops along with the cultural landscape, language, religious, and ethnic breaks.

c)

Boundaries that are put in place by a foreign state

d)

A political boundary that existed before the cultural landscape emerged and stayed in place while people moved into occupy the surroundings

7.

Superimposed boundary

a)

Boundaries that no longer exist but still impact cultural landscape.

b)

A boundary that develops along with the cultural landscape, language, religious, and ethnic breaks.

c)

Boundaries that are put in place by a foreign state

d)

A boundary that divides different ethnic groups by physical features.

8.
Chile is an example of an...
a)
Enclave State
b)
Exclave State
c)
Elongated State
d)
Prorupted State
9.
A ________ state is small and centralized. This type of state is the simplest to manage, since the government is close to all portions of the state. 
a)
Compact
b)
Elongated
c)

Perforated

d)
Colossal 
10.

Japan would best be described as a...

a)

nation

b)

states

c)

nation-state

d)

multi-ethnic state

11.

Why is being landlocked a disadvantage?

a)

no access to trading ports

b)

not protected from harsh climate

c)

countries that are landlocked are easily taken over

d)

being landlocked is an advantage

12.
a)
Elongated
b)
Landlocked
c)
Perforated
d)
Prorupted
13.
a)
Compact
b)
Fragmented
c)
Prorupted
d)
Perforated
14.

A group of people who share a common culture and identity as a cohesive group are called a ___.

a)

nation state

b)

nation

c)

state

d)

country

15.

Another word for state is

a)

country.

b)

territory.

c)

region.

d)

province.

16.

State that is independent to make their own decisions and laws is said to have...

a)

centrifugal forces.

b)

nationalism.

c)

sovereignty.

d)

pluralism.

17.

Is this a physical, political, or cultural boundary?

a)

Political

b)

Physical

c)

Cultural

18.

To be considered a state, an area must have (more than one answer)

a)

buildings

b)

schools

c)

recognition by other states

d)

sovereignty

19.

To be considered a state, an area must have (more than one answer)

a)

people

b)

government

c)

animals

d)

wealth

20.

Which government gives its people the power to choose representatives to make decisions?

a)

Democracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Socialism

d)

Dictatorship

21.

An autocracy is...

a)

a system of government in which political power resides with the people

b)

the absence of any form of government

c)

a form of government where one person has unlimited power

d)

an economic system in which the government owns the primary means of production

22.

A system of government where power is shared between a central government and states

a)

federal

b)

confederal

c)

parliamentary

d)

unitary

23.
Where is power centered in a unitary system? 
a)
central government
b)
military 
c)
state government 
d)
dictator 
24.
When only a small group of (few) people make all the decisions in the government
a)
Confederation
b)
Unitary
c)
Federal
d)
Oligarchy
25.
The UN is an example of what?
a)
Alliance
b)
Multinational state
c)
Confederation
d)
Supranational organization
26.

Which of the following is an example of a Nation-State?

a)

United States

b)

China

c)

Russia

d)

Japan

27.

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

28.

What is gerrymandering?

a)

The intentional favoring of one political party through redistricting

b)

The creation of safe districts

c)

The use of algorithms to create districts

d)

The process of redrawing districts

29.

The census occurs every

a)

5 years

b)

10 years

c)

3 years

d)

15 years

30.

Which term describes the process in which states fragment into autonomous regions or subnational political-territorial units?

a)

Devolution

b)

Democratization

c)

Supranationalism

d)

Globalization

31.

A force, action, or factor that pulls a country/state together is called a:

a)

Centripetal Force

b)

Centrifugal Force

32.

A force, action, or factor that divides a country/state is called a:

a)

Centripetal force

b)

Centrifugal force

33.

Ethnic cleansing in Serbia in the 1990's would be an example of a __________ force.

a)

Centripetal

b)

Centrifugal

34.

Nigeria having over 400 languages within the state is an example of a _______ force.

a)

Centripetal

b)

Centrifugal

35.

Economic inequality between the regions of a country can cause division if a richer region feels burdened by providing aid to poorer regions. This is an example of a

a)

centripetal force

b)

centrifugal force

36.

Giving the states population confidence that there are enough resources to support the country is an example of an economic

a)

centrifugal force

b)

centripetal force

37.

Flags, national anthems, and sports teams are used as a symbol of national identity. These are all examples of:

a)

centripetal forces

b)

centrifugal forces

38.

A nation can be defined as

a)

a group of people with a similar culture

b)

a self-governed territory

c)

a group of people without a state of their own

d)

local political units like provinces that have some power

39.
An alliance of three or more states working toward common goals.
a)
supranationalism
b)
economies of scale
c)

gerrymandering

d)
globalization
40.

The USMCA is an agreement among the United States, Canada and Mexico designed to remove tariff barriers between the three countries. This would be an example of:

a)

Balkanization

b)

European Union

c)

Devolution

d)

Supranationalism

41.

What is the Census?

a)

A count of some of the people in the US

b)

A count of all people living in the US

c)

A method of deciding which states are republican and which are democrats

d)

A method of creating local governments.

42.
What Shape of state is Norway and Sweden?
a)
Compact
b)
Prorupted/protruded
c)
Elongated
d)
Fragmented
e)
Perforated
43.
What type of state is this?
a)
Compact
b)
Prorupted/protruded
c)
Elongated
d)
Fragmented
e)
Perforated
44.
What type of state is this?
a)
Compact
b)
Prorupted/protruded
c)
Elongated
d)
Fragmented
e)
Perforated
45.
What type of state is this?
a)
Compact
b)
Prorupted/protruded
c)
Elongated
d)
Fragmented
e)
Perforated
46.
What type of state is this?
a)
Compact
b)
Prorupted/protruded
c)
Elongated
d)
Fragmented
e)
Perforated
47.
Which of the following is an example of a 'physical boundary'?
a)
The 49th parallel between the USA and Canada.
b)
The border between Pakistan and India.
c)
The Himalayan Mountains between China and Nepal.
d)
The boundaries of states in Western USA.
48.
Geometric boundaries are often formed by which of the following?
a)
Rivers and lakes.
b)
Cultural differences.
c)
Latitude and longitude lines.
d)
Mountain ranges.
49.
The boundary between Ireland and Northern Ireland is an example of what type of boundary?
a)
Physical boundary.
b)
Geometric boundary.
c)
Cultural boundary.
d)
Antecedent boundary.
50.
What defines an 'antecedent boundary'?
a)
A boundary drawn to separate different cultural groups.
b)
A boundary imposed by foreign states, ignoring local features.
c)
A boundary drawn before an area was populated and established a cultural landscape.
d)
A boundary that no longer formally exists but still has an impact.
51.
Most state boundaries in Europe are examples of what type of boundary, as they reflect cultural diversity and can change after political events?
a)
Antecedent boundaries.
b)
Subsequent boundaries.
c)
Consequent boundaries.
d)
Relic boundaries.
52.
Boundaries in Africa after the Berlin Conference are classic examples of which type of boundary?
a)
Antecedent boundaries.
b)
Subsequent boundaries.
c)
Consequent boundaries.
d)
Superimposed boundaries.
53.
The Berlin Wall in Germany, despite no longer existing, still has an impact on the cultural landscape. This makes it an example of a:
a)
Consequent boundary.
b)
Superimposed boundary.
c)
Relic boundary.
d)
Physical boundary.
54.
Which of the following is NOT one of the five key features a 'state' must possess according to political geography?
a)
Defined boundaries.
b)
A shared common language.
c)
Permanent population.
d)
Sovereignty.
55.
What is the key difference between a 'nation' and a 'state'?
a)
A nation is a country, while a state is a group of people.
b)
A nation is a group of people sharing homeland, history, and culture, while a state is a country with specific political features.
c)
A nation refers to legal attachment, while a state refers to territory.
d)
There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable.
56.
Japan and Iceland are often cited as examples of which type of political entity?
a)
Multinational State.
b)
Stateless Nation.
c)
Nation State.
d)
Multistate Nation.
57.
A country like the USA or Canada, with multiple national groups coexisting, is known as a:
a)
Nation State.
b)
Stateless Nation.
c)
Multinational State.
d)
Multistate Nation.
58.
The Kurds are an example of a 'stateless nation' because they:
a)
Have their own state but spread to surrounding countries.
b)
Are a national group spread over a few countries, where they are a minority with limited political power.
c)
Are a culturally homogenous nation within a single state.
d)
Possess a high degree of power to govern themselves within a state.
59.
Koreans, existing in both North and South Korea, are an example of a:
a)
Nation State.
b)
Multinational State.
c)
Stateless Nation.
d)
Multistate Nation.
60.
An 'autonomous region' within a state is characterized by:
a)
Complete independence from the central government.
b)
A high degree of self-governance with limited interference from the central government.
c)
No self-governance, with full control from the central government.
d)
Being a nation that has its own state but spreads to surrounding countries.
61.
Which of the following is a key component of 'sovereignty' for a state?
a)
Having the largest military in the region.
b)
The state's right to govern itself.
c)
A strong cultural identity that is globally recognized.
d)
Having a continuous and unchanging border.
62.

The blocking of the Suez Canal created Global Economic Crisis...the canal is an example of a...

a)

Shatterbelt

b)

Chokepoint

c)

Frontier

d)

Buffer Region

63.
When only a small group of (few) people make all the decisions in the government
a)
Confederation
b)
Unitary
c)
Federal
d)
Oligarchy
64.

A system of government where power is shared between a central government and states

a)

federal

b)

confederal

c)

parliamentary

d)

unitary

65.
Where is power centered in a unitary system? 
a)
central government
b)
military 
c)
state government 
d)
dictator 
66.
The UN is an example of what?
a)
Alliance
b)
Multinational state
c)
Confederation
d)
Supranational organization
67.

A system of government where power is shared between a central government and states

a)

federal

b)

confederal

c)

parliamentary

d)

unitary

68.

Which system of government places most governmental power with a group of states with little or no power placed in the national government?

a)

Confederal

b)

Theocracy

c)

Unitary

d)

Federal

69.

a system of government in which political power resides with the people

a)

democracy

b)

communism

c)

oligarchy

d)

autocracy

70.

An autocracy is...

a)

a system of government in which political power resides with the people

b)

the absence of any form of government

c)

a form of government where one person has unlimited power

d)

an economic system in which the government owns the primary means of production

71.

Shatterbelt region

a)

The practice of using economic or political influence by a more developed country to control a less developed country indirectly

b)

A region that is caught between larger, external powers who are fighting (doesn't have to be physical)

c)

The establishment of a settlement in another territory to gain political, economic, and cultural control over a region

d)

A geological area on land or sea that has to be passed to reach a new destination.

72.

Neocolonialism

a)

The practice of using economic or political influence by a more developed country to control a less developed country indirectly

b)

Process when a state breaks up due to ethnic conflicts

c)

The establishment of a settlement in another territory to gain political, economic, and cultural control over a region

d)

A right to govern themselves. The state takes care of internal and external affairs.

73.

Which government gives its people the power to choose representatives to make decisions?

a)

Democracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Socialism

d)

Dictatorship

74.

Cultural Boundary

a)

A boundary that divides ethnicities, language, or religion.

b)

A straight line that sometimes follows longitude and latitude

c)

A boundary that follows major geographic features like deserts, mountains, and bodies of water

d)

A political boundary that existed before the cultural landscape emerged and stayed in a place while people moved into occupy the surroundings

75.

Geometric boundary

a)

Boundaries that no longer exist but still impact cultural landscape

b)

A straight line that sometimes follows longitude and latitude

c)

A boundary that follows major geographic features like deserts, mountains, and bodies of water

d)

A political boundary that existed before the cultural landscape emerged and stayed in a place while people moved into occupy the surroundings

76.

Physical boundary

a)

Boundaries that no longer exist but still impact cultural landscape

b)

A boundary that develops along with the cultural landscape, language, religious, and ethnic breaks.

c)

A boundary that follows major geographic features like deserts, mountains, and bodies of water

d)

A political boundary that existed before the cultural landscape emerged and stayed in a place while people moved into occupy the surroundings

77.

Superimposed boundary

a)

Boundaries that no longer exist but still impact cultural landscape.

b)

A boundary that develops along with the cultural landscape, language, religious, and ethnic breaks.

c)

Boundaries that are put in place by a foreign state

d)

A boundary that divides different ethnic groups by physical features.

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