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Unit 6 Review APHG (Pol Geo)
Unit 6 Review APHG (Pol Geo)
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1
Country D in this image likely represents
exclave
colonization
state
enclave
2
Which of the following does NOT correctly pair distance with the appropriate UNCLOS zone?
Contiguous Zone- 24 Nautical Miles
EEZ- 200 Nautical Miles
International Waters- No State control
Territorial Sea- 24 Nautical Miles
3
A state with a large amount of territory may find their sovereignty challenged and may need to govern as a _______ state
federal state
multi-state nation
unitary state
nation-state
4
What type of boundary does the Great Wall of China best illustrate?
Relic boundary
Geometric boundary
Exclave boundary
Antecedent boundary
5
Which of the following is an example of a nation currently seeking its own state
Germans
Han Chinese
Kurds
English
6
Process of redrawing voting district boundaries to give 1 pol. party an electoral advantage is
redistricting
devolution
popular sovereignty
gerrymandering
7
A state whose territory closely corresponds to an ethnicity that has become a nationality is a
Nation-state
Multi-nation state
Unitary state
Prorupt state
8
ASEAN is a supranational organization based on _______________
the pursuit of peace between states
environmental concerns
military alliances
Economic benefits to states
9
This highlighted area is likely a result of
semi-autonomous region
redistricting
gerrymandering
the census
10
Former colonial powers may attempt to remain powerfully involved in their former colonies' economies for their interests
Territoriality
Democratization
Sovereignty
Legitimacy
11
Which of the following borders represents a superimposed boundary that follows religious lines?
France and Germany
Russia and Ukraine
India and Pakistan
Mexico and United States
12
Under UNCLOS, a country's territorial sea extends up to how many nautical miles from its coast?
200
100
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24
13
These things tend to disrupt and threaten the unity of a state.
Centrifugal
Military
Centripetal
Common language
14
Which of the following is an example of ethnic cleansing?
The expulsion of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar.
The independence of Brazil from Portugal.
The formation of the European Union.
Canada’s bilingual language policies.
15
What is it called when three or more states cooperate to promote shared objectives
Multi-nationalism.
Colonialism
Supranationalism
Devolution
16
Redistricting in the U.S affects the exercise of political power at what scale
regional
national
international
local
17
Which of the following areas is considered a shatterbelt?
Australia
China
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
18
the 49th parallel U.S/Canada border was established via treaty between the U.S and the British. This is _____ the border
allocating
demarcating
administering
defining
19
An organized territory that is administered by a legitimate and sovereign government is called a
Colony
Province
Nation
State
20
Which of the following is considered a State in political geography?
British Columbia
France
Hong Kong
Colorado
21
This country is recognized as one of the most ethnically homogeneous in the world.
Malaysia
Iceland
India
China
22
Which type of boundary types uses lines of latitude and longitude and not existing physical features?
Subsequent boundary
Relic boundary
Superimposed boundary
Geometric boundary
23
Which of the following is NOT true concerning the EU?
the EEA allows for free trade with non-member countries, like Iceland.
the headquarters is located in Berlin, Germany
the Maastricht Treaty established a common currency among member states
the Schengen area allows for unrestricted travel across borders
24
A supranational organization motivated by mutual environmental challenges and concerns
European Union
NATO
United Nations
Arctic Council
25
Which of the following best describes gerrymandering?
Separating groups based on ethnicity
Redistricting following a census
Forming a new state from an existing one
Redrawing district boundaries to favor a political party
26
Which of the following best illustrates a unitary state?
The U.S. allowing states to set their own education laws.
Canada granting significant powers to its provinces.
Switzerland’s division into autonomous cantons.
France making all major policy decisions at the national level.
27
Unitary states usually have all the following characteristics
except
?
Multiple provinces with powerful regional governments.
National borders that are both cultural and political
Highly centralized government.
Fewer internal cultural differences
28
Which of the following countries endured the effects of balkanization?
Sudan
Australia
United States
Nigeria
29
Which of the following is the best example of irredentism?
The division of Korea into North and South Korea after World War II.
Russia's annexing of Crimea, citing ethnic Russians in the region.
Switzerland maintaining a policy of neutrality in global conflicts.
The UK maintaining control over the Falkland Islands Argentina's clams
30
Which supranational organization was created after World War II to maintain/promote international peace and security?
EU
ASEAN
NATO
UN
31
Policies and practices designed by a state or entity to remove a particular group from an area, usually by force
balkanization
ethnic cleansing
genocide
devolution
32
Which zone under UNCLOS gives a country rights to exploit natural resources like fishing and oil drilling?
Territorial Sea
High Seas
Contiguous Zone
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
33
Which supranational organization was created to promote economic and political cooperation among European countries?
UN
Arctic Council
NATO
EU
34
Which of the following is an example of a subsequent boundary?
The border between Canada and the U.S., based on the 49th parallel.
The boundary between Germany and France, established after World War II.
The border between Egypt and Libya, defined by the desert landscape.
The border between the U.S. and Mexico, based on historical claims.
35
Canada would be considered a
nation-state
unitary state
Autonomous Region
federal state
36
Which concept best describes the process by which a region within a state demands greater autonomy over their affairs?
Balkanization
Supranationalism
Gerrymandering
Devolution
37
A national flag, a national anthem, national holidays, etc. all represent -
chokepoint
gerrymandering
centripetal forces
centrifugal forces
38
Which of the following would be considered a theocracy?
Yemen
Ukraine
Argentina
Vatican City
39
Which supranational organization focuses on collective defense among its member states?
ASEAN
NATO
EU
African Union
40
Which of the following best illustrates a federal state?
Japan’s national government controlling most policies.
China’s strict national authority over provinces.
France making all major decisions at the national level.
The United States allowing states to set their own education laws.
41
Which type of boundary is drawn before a large population is present in an area?
Antecedent
Superimposed
Relic
Subsequent
42
The ability of a state to exercise power over its people and territory, free of interference
legitimacy
sovereignty
centrifugal force
imperialism
43
Which of these would likely be a choke point?
The DMZ
India
Eastern Europe
Strait of Malacca
44
State w/centralized government that exercises control equally over all parts of the state?
Unitary
Democratic
Regional
Federal
45
The boundary between Ireland and Northern Ireland, created to reflect religious differences that were causing conflict
relic
subsequent
antecedent
geometric
46
Those who claim a historical and cultural connection to lands and therefore territoriality concerning its control
Supranationalism
Balkanization
Irredentism
Neocolonialism
47
Which of the following is the best example of a centrifugal force within a state?
National holidays that promote patriotism.
A shared national language spoken by all citizens.
A strong federal government that unites diverse regions.
Religious and ethnic tensions leading to separatist movements.
48
The Canadian government giving more provincial rights to Quebec to prevent separatist movements is an example of
ethnic separatism
shatterbelt
balkanization
devolution
49
Which of the following nations is divided into 2 specific states, a multi-state nation
Korea
Thailand
Mongolia
Singapore
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a clustering of a cultural heritage group in urban centers, creating neighborhoods like 'Chinatown' or 'Little Italy'
irredentism
ethnic enclave
sovereignty
ethnic cleansing