WorksheetsPower & Governance Practice Test
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which term best describes this image?
multinational state
colony
nation-state
multi-state nation
Which term best describes this image?
multinational state
colony
nation-state
multi-state nation
What is a boundary?
a physical line that separates two or more places
a zone where no state holds complete political control
an invisible line that marks the extent of a state's territory
Which are examples of a boundary? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
the fence around your yard
the border between the U.S. and Canada
the hallway in the high school
the Berlin Wall between East and West Germany
Review the map of Native American land claims in the United States. What type of boundary is this an example of?
geometric boundary
superimposed boundary
frontier boundary
physical boundary
Review the map. What type of boundary is the Mississippi River?
frontier boundary
superimposed boundary
geometric boundary
physical boundary
Why do physical boundaries make for good borders?
because they existed before maps were drawn
they appeal to both groups being separated
if physical feature, it is difficult to cross
Which correctly describes a multi-state nation?
a singular state more than one nation existing in its boundary
a legal member of a country
one county controlling the economics or politics of another country for its own benefit
a singular nation of people who are separated into more than state
Which correctly describes a multinational state?
a singular state more than one nation existing in its boundary
a legal member of a country
one county controlling the economics or politics of another country for its own benefit
a singular nation of people who are separated into more than state
Which correctly describes a sovereignty?
one country controlling the economics of politics of another country for its own benefit
ability to govern its own territory free from control by other states
a government controlled by religious leaders
loyalty and devotion to a particular nationality
Review the image. Which concept is most associated with the image?
colonialism
imperialism
self-determination
nationalism
True or False: Under the apartheid system, the South African population was separated (divided) into distinct groups based on race to enfranchise the minority white population.
true
false
True or False: To maintain control over India, the British practiced “divide and rule” policies, pitting Hindu and Muslim Indians against each other.
true
false
True or False: To settle the conflict between Muslims and Hindus, the final compromise was to create a partition between the states of India and Pakistan.
true
false
What best decribes a cultural boundary?
an area where the people is divided by language, ethnicity, religion, etc.
a border that unites all people in on nation
a physical boundary made up by a religious artifact
How did nationalism influence imperialism?
It fueled competition for colonies and dominance.
It promoted cooperation and peace.
It redistributed wealth equally.
What is a challenge about borders that is faced by nations after the end of colonial rule?
limited knowledge of how to draw maps
how to keep colonial borders
how to intergrate diverse ethnic groups
The border between the USA & Canada is mostly comprised of long, straight lines. What type of boundary could it be classified as?
physical
relic
geometric
superimposed
Boundaries established by rivers, oceans, deserts, mountains, etc. are known as what?
Which is known as a boundary line placed over and ignoring an existing cultural pattern?
subsequent boundary
superimposed boundary
geometric boundary
physical boundary
A state that has freedom over its own affairs has which of the following?
colony
geometic border
A queen rules a nation. When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter. What kind of government does this nation have?
dictatorship
oligarcy
democracy
monarchy
A military leader seizes control of a government during a revolution. He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him. What kind of government does this nation have?
dictatorship
democracy
theocracy
monarchy
Some nations in the Middle East have Islam as the state religion. Their citizens must practice this religion. What kind of government do these nations have?
dictatorship
democracy
theocracy
monarchy
