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APHUG AP Human Geography Unit 4 Political Geography Geopolitics Rubenstein Ch. 8
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A country with just one, centrally located government that makes decisions for the whole state:
unitary state
federal state
2
A country that contains just one nation of people:
nation-state
multinational state
3
Which is an example of an internal boundary?
boundary between Yunnan & Sichuan provinces in China
border between Brazil & Uruguay
border between Canada & USA
the DMZ between North & South Korea
4
Tibet & Western Sahara are examples of:
autonomous regions
states
microstates
frontiers
5
The role Twitter played in the Arab Spring can be seen as...
changing cultural landscapes
globalization & technology challenging state sovereignty
centripetal forces in the modern era
the latest iteration of the Cold War
6
Transfer of rights, power, property, responsibility to a sub-unit of government:
unitary state
balkanization
devolution
gerrymandering
7
If a new country of Kurdistan were to be created out of portions of existing countries...
it would be an example of ethnic cleansing
it would be an example of a supranational organization
it would be an example of irredentism
it would be an example of centripetal forces
8
Theory that the key to global geopolitical dominance is control of the Eurasian landmass:
Rimland Theory
Heartland Theory
Organic State Theory
Malthusian Theory
9
In the context of international affairs, the term "state" means...
regional sub-unit of government
province
country
company
10
Which of the following was NOT a geopolitical conflict during the Cold War?
Korean War
The Great Game
Vietnam War
Cuban Missile Crisis
11
True or False: All boundaries on the world map are demarcated.
True
False
12
Major differences in levels of economic growth or social opportunities between areas or groups:
devolution
uneven development
gerrymandering
nationalism
13
Creates conflict within a nation or state/country:
irredentism
centrifugal force
centripetal force
devolution
14
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a multinational organization whose purpose is:
maintain & promote world peace
eliminate tariffs on traded goods
promote democracy & defend member states
make trade & travel within Europe easier
15
The increasing interconnectivity of people & places in the world:
globalization
supranational organization
pop culture
isolationism
16
All of the following are examples of newly independent states EXCEPT:
Japan
South Sudan
Eritrea
Kosovo
17
What is nationalism?
when one country controls another territory
exploiting someone else's land for your own gain
desire to separate from current country & create own state
patriotism; pride in country; possibly sense of superiority
18
When 2 states create a treaty-like legal document describing a boundary in words on paper...
geometric boundary
superimposed boundary
defined boundary
administered boundary
19
"State morphology" means...
the outline/shape of a country
how large or small a country is
how greatly a country is distorted on a map
whether or not a state has colonies
20
The Kurds are a...
multistate nation
nation-state
21
"Balance of power" refers to...
the Cold War
roughly equal strength between opposing countries/alliances
the British Empire vs. the Spanish Empire
NATO vs. the Warsaw Pact
22
What are considered the "building blocks" of the world political map?
autonomous regions
territories
provinces
states
23
Which is an international boundary?
boundary between Ramsay & Hennepin counties
boundary between Ontario & Quebec
boundary between Iowa & Minnesota
boundary between India & Pakistan
24
True orFalse:Political boundaries always coincide with patterns of language,religionðnicity.
True
False
25
Which economic system is based upon private ownership, competition & profit?
communism
capitalism
theocracy
socialism
26
The United States & Switzerland are examples of...
federal states
unitary states
27
This is Spykman's...
Heartland
Rimland
28
Which is an example of a multinational organization?
Lakeville Police Department
Trans-Pacific Partnership
Twin Cities Metro Transit
US Department of Education
29
An independent country:
province
region
colony
state
30
Government policy of extending power, influence, and/or control of territory:
separatism
isolationism
imperialism
sovereignty
31
A territorial claim based on linguistic, nationalist, ethnic, or historic basis:
colonialism
devolution
balkanization
irredentism
32
Supranational means...
when many states come together to work towards a common goal
extreme sense of pride in one's country
when a country is independent/free of outside rule
when countries engage in violent conflict over resources
33
What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations?
promotes regional economic development & stability
religious organization
promotes world peace & security
former colonies of the British Empire
34
Israel is a...
multinational state
stateless nation
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When a state breaks apart into multiple, separate states along ethnic or national lines:
Balkanization
separatism
irredentism
devolution
36
System of shared political power between whole-country & regional sub-units of area/territory:
unitary state
federal state
37
A classic example of "balkanization" from Rubenstein is...
the former Rhodesia
Canada
the former Zaire
the former Yugoslavia
38
When Communism fell in the Soviet Union, all of these states were created EXCEPT:
Latvia
Mongolia
Estonia
Lithuania
39
This is a(n) ____________ boundary.
administered
antecedent
demarcated
delimited
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Where did the concept of nation-state originate?
The Fertile Crescent
Southeast Asia
Mesoamerica
Europe
41
What type of boundary is this?
delimited
defined
physical
demarcated
42
Transfer of power from a central authority to regional or local levels:
devolution
supranationalism
balkanization
irredentism
43
The North American Free Trade Agreement...
serves as a military alliance
encourages trade between Pacific Rim countries
was a response to the Warsaw Pact during the Cold War
encourages tax-free trade between the US, Mexico & Canada
44
Steel posts, concrete pillars, fences, or walls would indicate a(n)...
defined boundary
physical boundary
delimited boundary
demarcated boundary
45
Country with roughly circular/square shape & all borders roughly same distance from center:
compact state
prorupted state
fragmented state
perforated state
46
The Kurds & the Palestinians are both...
nation-states
Hindu majority groups
stateless nations
imperialists
47
A state (country) that completely surrounds another state (country):
prorupted state
fragmented state
perforated state
unitary state
48
France is an example of a(n)...
federal state
unitary state
49
The European Union (EU) primarily...
acts as an international bank
acts as a political & military alliance
makes travel & commerce more streamlined within Europe
promotes global cooperation & peace
50
A city/town that is incorporated & has a local government:
voting district
federal government
municipality
census
51
The Women's March of 2017 is an example of the power of technology to create a sense of ______.
nationalism
supranationalism
patriotism
isolationism
52
Nunavut & Native America/First Nations reservations are examples of:
supranational organizations
autonomous regions
communism
states
53
Geopolitical theory comparing states to living organisms; need to consume constantly to survive
Organic State Theory
Spykman's Theory
Mackinder's Theory
Boserup's Theory
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When 2 states (countries) agree to a boundary using words/written descriptions of said boundary
physical boundary
defined boundary
demarcated boundary
relic boundary
55
The spreading of democracy or something becoming more equally accessible to the people:
supranationalism
devolution
democratization
federal state
56
What two general trends have shaped the world's political map since the end of WW2?
colonization & The Columbian Exchange
military interventions & climate change
independence/decolonization movements & spread of democracy
feudal societies & the spread of autocracy
57
State shape with a large extension of territory sticking out from the rest of the state:
prorupted state
elongated state
federal state
unitary state
58
Country with a long, narrow, extended state shape:
prorupted state
compact state
elongated state
perforated state
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How is political power expressed geographically?
control over people, land & resources
through art & other cultural practices
presence of a large military
through the international press
60
Tense competition & nuclear arms race between US & USSR during mid-late 20th century:
Cold War
Scramble for Africa
communism
capitalism
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An area within a state that has a degree of independence over itself:
country
frontier
capital
autonomous region
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A multinational organization is one that...
is made up of more than one country
represents the interests of one state
63
School boards, city councils, & voting districts are examples of _______ level political geo.
federal
global
local
supranational
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Economic system focused on collective ownership of property & products:
communism
democracy
capitalism
autocracy
65
"Brexit" refers to...
the process of the US opting out of the TPP
the process of the dissolution of the former Yugoslavia
the process of the US leaving NATO
the process of the UK leaving the EU
66
Creating a new state out of portions of other states:
fragmented state
nationalism
irredentism
devolution
67
Catalonia (Spain), Québec (Canada), Scotland (UK), Chechnya(Russia), Flemish/Flanders (Belgium)
separatist movements
colonies
unitary governments
socialism
68
The fragmentation of states into autonomous regions:
balkanization
devolution
centrifugal forces
irredentism
69
The Palestinians are a...
sovereign state
stateless nation
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Which type of spatial boundary establishes the limits of sovereignty?
isogloss
transition zone
internal boundary
international boundary
71
Something that creates/promotes unity within a state or nation:
centrifugal force
centripetal force
federalism
blockbusting
72
A visible or tangible way of showing a boundary between states on the surface of the earth:
demarcated boundary
administered boundary
delimited boundary
defined boundary
73
This is an image of Mackinder's...
Heartland
Rimland
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When cartographers draw an agreed-upon boundary between countries on a map:
administered boundary
map scale
delimited boundary
defined boundary
75
Theory that states that key to global dominance is control of coastlines & seas:
Rimland Theory
Heartland Theory
Organic State Theory
Neo-Malthusian Theory
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All are examples of local governance EXCEPT:
municipalities
federal government
school districts
regional planning commissions
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Connection of people, culture & economic systems to land:
multinational state
territoriality
cultural landscape
imperialism
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If a new nation of Kurdistan were to be created out of territories from surrounding states:
federal state
irredentism
devolution
unitary state
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This image shows border ___________ along the US-Canada border.
administration
absolute location
delimitation
definition
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Which economic system puts use of land/resources to in the hands of private individuals?
democracy
capitalism
communism
socialism
81
All of the following historic events have shaped the modern world political map EXCEPT:
European colonialism throughout the world
the break-up of the Soviet Union
the race to grant Antarctica statehood
post-WWII choices about territory/states made by the Allies
82
When did the Soviet Union "fall"?
1991
1917
1884
1945
83
The United Nations (UN) is a supranational organization with the primary goal of...
maintaining world peace & security
creating a common market within Europe
encouraging trade amongst North American states
loaning money to developing countries (LDCs)
84
What type of map is this?
cartogram
political
reference
physical
85
Set of international agreements enabling states to extend their boundaries offshore:
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Law of the Sea
Geneva Convention
Trans-Pacific Partnership
86
State with territory not connected to rest of territory:
compact state
fragmented state
prorupted state
perforated state
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Climate change/global warming, deforestation & melting polar ice caps are examples of...
transnational environmental challenges
balkanization
separatist movements
devolution
88
All of the following were a part of the Cold War EXCEPT:
fall of Berlin Wall
construction of the Panama Canal
space race
nuclear arms race
89
Human management of state boundaries; maintaining boundary, controlling flow of goods & people:
defined boundary
demarcated boundary
delimited boundary
administered boundary
90
Which was NOT a part of the former Soviet Union?
Latvia
Estonia
Lithuania
Yugoslavia
91
What force is responsible for most of the political boundaries in modern Africa?
Christianity
Islam
European colonialism
democracy
92
Which economic system suggests using land & resources in common as a whole community?
capitalism
dictatorship
privatization
communism
93
Governments & nations cooperating or fighting over land & natural resources:
geopolitics
Heartland Theory
territoriality
sovereignty
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Unlawful use of violence & intimidation, usually against civilians, to achieve political aims:
supranational organization
separatist movement
terrorism
centripetal forces
