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APHUG AP Human Geography Unit 4 Political Geography Geopolitics
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Where did the concept of nation-state originate?
Europe
The Fertile Crescent
Mesoamerica
Southeast Asia
2
Climate change/global warming, deforestation & melting polar ice caps are examples of...
devolution
Supranational environmental challenges
self determinization movements
balkanization
3
What is nationalism?
pride in ethnic differences; possibly sense of superiority and exclusion
exploiting someone else's land for your own gain
Sense of patriotism to the state; over pride in ethnic distinctions
when one country controls another territory
4
Creating a new state out of portions of other states:
fragmented state
Shatterbelts
nationalism
superimposed borders
5
An area within a state that has a degree of independence over itself:
frontier borderland
territory
autonomous region
sovereign province
6
An ethnic enclave is when an ethnic group has:
a low concentration of an ethnic group in an area.
an even distribution throughout an area.
a suburban area with a high concentration of any ethnicity.
a high % of an ethnicity in an area different from others.
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Explain the Gerrymandering strategy called 'packing'
Packs supporting members together to form a rally to support their cause.
Packs opposing party members in one area in an attempt to change their vote
Maximizes the number of opposing party members in one district.
Packs supporting members into a district overwhelming the opposing members.
8
The North American Free Trade Agreement...
encourages tax-free trade between the US, Mexico & Canada
encourages trade between Pacific Rim countries
serves as a military alliance
was a response to the Warsaw Pact during the Cold War
9
Example: If Russia were to win in Ukrania or created an New empire out of former Satellite territories
federal state
devolution
unitary state
irredentism
10
A Supranational organization is one that...
is made up of more than one country
is made up of at least 4 or more countries
is made up of 25 or more powerful States
represents the interests of all states
11
What is The United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)?
prohibits hunting of atlantic cod
makes agreements on marine trade between MEDCs and LEDCs
defined the problem of overfishing
attempts to define rights of nations in the seas
12
The fragmentation of states into autonomous regions:
devolution
balkanization
centrifugal forces
irredentism
13
A classic example of "balkanization" from Video.
the former Yugoslavia
Canada
the former Zaire
the former Rhodesia
14
What type of map is this?
Climate
Political
Topographic
Physical
15
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
16
The Palestinians are seeking
neo-colonialism
a sovereign state
Autonomous region
Semi autonomous region
17
All of the following historic events have shaped the modern world political map EXCEPT:
the break-up of the Soviet Union
the "Great Frost War" for Antarctica statehood
post-WWII choices about territory/states made by the Allies
European colonialism throughout the world
18
Which type of spatial boundary establishes the limits of sovereignty?
isogloss
international boundary
internal boundary
transition zone
19
Philippines is an example of which of the following states?
prorupted
perforated
fragmented
compact
20
The role social media plays in current devolution can be seen as...
the Balkanization in former Yugoslavia
changing cultural landscapes
globalization & technology challenging state sovereignty
centripetal forces in the modern era
21
France is an example of a(n)...
federal - central gov't can not change delimited internal borders
unitary - central government decides province delimited internal borders
22
State with territory not connected to rest of territory:
prorupted state
fragmented state
perforated state
compact state
23
Country with a long, narrow, extended state shape:
prorupted state
compact state
perforated state
elongated state
24
Set of international agreements enabling states to extend their boundaries offshore:
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Trans-Pacific Partnership
Geneva Convention
Law of the Sea
25
Reapportionment can lead to
An increase or decrease in the number of senators
Power shifts among the states
None of the above
An increase in the number of House of Representatives
26
True orFalse:Political boundaries always coincide with patterns of language,religionðnicity.
False
True
27
The best example to explain the situation of the Kurdish people is
Stateless nation
multistate nation
Autonomous Region
nation-state
28
Major differences in levels of economic growth or social opportunities between areas or groups:
gerrymandering
devolution
uneven development
nationalism
29
When 2 states (countries) agree to a boundary using words/written descriptions of said boundary
defined boundary
physical boundary
demarcated boundary
relic boundary
30
The African Union, European Union, the Arab League, are all examples of:
Economic Supranational organizations
Military alliances
Supra councils
Centrifugal organizations
31
Choke point between the Indian and Pacific Oceans
Strait of Hormuz
Suez Canal
Panama Canal
Strait of Malacca
32
The United Nations (UN) is a supranational organization with the primary goal of...
maintaining world peace & security
creating a common market within Europe
loaning money to developing countries (LDCs)
encouraging trade amongst North American states
33
Tense competition & nuclear arms race between US & USSR during mid-late 20th century:
communism
Cold War
capitalism
Scramble for Africa
34
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a supranational organization whose purpose is:
make trade & travel within Europe easier
eliminate tariffs on traded goods
maintain & promote world peace
promote democracy & defend member states
35
Something that creates/promotes unity within a state or nation:
centrifugal force
Unitary
federalism
centripetal force
36
Unlawful use of violence & intimidation, usually against civilians, to achieve political aims:
terrorism
supranational organization
centripetal forces
separatist movement
37
When 2 states create a treaty-like legal document describing a boundary in words on paper...
geometric boundary
defined border
superimposed boundary
administered boundary
38
Human management of state boundaries; maintaining boundary, controlling flow of goods & people:
demarcated boundary
delimited boundary
defined boundary
administered boundary
39
All are Different Forms of gerrymandering EXCEPT
draw lines to favor the popular majority
They may draw strangely shaped districts to split oppositions votes.
Try to dilute the opposition across many districts.
Party may try to force the opposition party into few districts as possible.
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In the context of international affairs, the term "state" means...
province
country
company
regional sub-unit of government
41
Native America/First Nations reservations in the USA are examples of:
semi-autonomous regions
Sovereign Lands
Tribal States
Shatterbelts
42
Steel posts, concrete pillars, fences, or walls would indicate a(n)...
delimited boundary
demarcated boundary
physical boundary
defined boundary
43
Country with roughly circular/square shape & all borders roughly same distance from center:
perforated state
compact state
fragmented state
prorupted state
44
A country that contains just possible one large percentage ethic group:
Sovereign state
Multi State nation
multinational state
nation-state
45
A visible or tangible way of showing a boundary between states on the surface of the earth:
demarcated physical boundary
delimited cultural boundary
defined relic boundary
administered anecedent boundary
46
Basque (Fr/Spain), Québec (Canada), Scotland (UK), Flemish/Flanders (Belgium)
Self determination
unitary governments
Autonomous Regions
Stateless nations
47
Which of the following areas is currently being aggressively targeted by Chinese neocolonialism?
The Middle East
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
48
Theory that the key to global geopolitical dominance is control of the Eurasian landmass:
Rimland Theory
Heartland Theory
Malthusian Theory
Organic State Theory
49
Supranational means...
Aextreme super powerful State
when countries engage in violent conflict over resources
when many states come together to work towards a common goal
when a country is independent/free of outside rule
50
Which oil choke point is this?
Strait of Malacca
Panama Canal
Strait of Hormuz
Suez Canal
51
Why do so many African immigrants already speak French?
French is the international language of love
France used to have many African colonies
The French language originated in Africa
European and African languages share a language of Family
52
An independent country:
Nation
Stateless Nation
State
Multistate Nation
53
This image is a type of boundary is this?
natural physical
human made demarcated
geometric
delimited
54
Which countries are members of the Arctic Council?
Denmark, Iceland, Canada, Norway, Russia, USA, Finland, Sweden
England, Denmark, Iceland, Canada, Norway, Russia, Finland, Sweden
Iceland, Norway, Russia, USA, Finland, Sweden
England, Iceland, Canada, Norway, Russia, Netherlands, Finland, Sweden
55
School boards, city councils, & voting districts are examples of _______ level political geo.
federal
local
global
supranational
56
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 irredentism
it would be an example of centripetal forces
it would be an example of a supranational organization
57
Explain the Gerrymandering strategy called 'cracking'
Splitting supporting members in assemblies to debate their cause to others.
Dilutes opposing party members in districts to be outnumbered by supporters
Placing supporting members in districts to overwhelm opposing parties.
Closing down voting stations in opposing districts to limit opposing votes.
58
When cartographers draw an agreed-upon boundary between countries on a map:
delimited boundary
map scale
administered boundary
defined boundary
59
"Brexit" refers to...
the process of the US opting out of the TPP
the process of the US leaving NATO
the process of the dissolution of the former Yugoslavia
the process of the UK leaving the EU
60
The spreading of democracy or something becoming more equally accessible to the people:
democratization
devolution
federal state
supranationalism
61
Define a exclave
A country with another country completely within it's borders
Part of a country completely separated from the rest of the country
A country completely surrounded by another country
62
When the Yugo state broke apart into multiple, separate states along ethnic or national lines:
Shatterbelt
Balkanization
devolution
irredentism
63
Transfer of power from a central authority to regional or local levels:
balkanization
irredentism
supranationalism
devolution
64
A territorial claim based on linguistic, nationalist, ethnic, or historic basis:
devolution
balkanization
irredentism
colonialism
65
Neocolonialism allows core states to maintain significant influence over periphery ones
True
False
66
State shape with a large extension of territory sticking out from the rest of the state:
unitary state
prorupted state
federal state
elongated state
67
What is gerrymandering?
Establishing a fair political advantige to help both parties
Establishing an unfair political advantage for a particular party
Making congressional districts larger than there supposed to be
not a word
68
The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) acts as a geometic border between which two countries?
South Korea and Japan
North Korea and South Korea
North Korea and Soviet Union
North Korea and China
69
Choke point between the Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Panama Canal
Strait of Hormuz
Suez Canal
Strait of Malacca
70
This picture is a(n) ____________ boundary.
antecedent
superimposed
delimited
demarcated
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A state (country) that completely surrounds another state (country):
prorupted state
unitary state
fragmented state
perforated state
72
The European Union (EU) primarily...
makes travel & commerce more streamlined within Europe
promotes global cooperation & peace
acts as a political & military alliance
acts as an international bank
73
This image shows border ___________ along the US-Canada border.
absolute location
delimitation
definition
administration
74
True or False: All boundaries on the world map are demarcated.
True
False
75
How is political power expressed geographically?
through the international press
control over people, land borders & natural resources
through art & other cultural practices
presence of a large military
76
What is the
A
ssociation of
S
outh
E
ast
A
sian
N
ations?
promotes world peace & security
former colonies of the British Empire
promotes regional economic development & stability
religious organization
77
Governments & nations cooperating or fighting over land & natural resources:
sovereignty
territoriality
Imperialism
Heartland Theory
78
All are examples of local governance EXCEPT:
regional planning commissions
federal government
municipalities
school districts
79
System of shared political power between whole-country & regional sub-units of area/territory:
unitary state
federal state
80
This is an image of Mackinder's...
Rimland
Heartland
81
The United States & Switzerland are examples of...
unitary states
federal states
Primarily one religious States
Primarily English Speaking States
82
What force is responsible for most of the political boundaries in modern Africa?
European colonialism
Physical boundaries
Islam/Christian cultural boundaries
Asian neocolonialism
83
Which is an example of a multinational organization?
NAFTA
the Red Cross/Cresent
US Department of Education
Olympics
84
Which is an international boundary?
boundary between India & Pakistan
boundary between Iowa & Minnesota
boundary between Ontario & Quebec
boundary between Ramsay & Hennepin counties
85
Government policy of extending power, influence, and/or control of territory:
isolationism
sovereignty
imperialism
separatism
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Creates conflict within a nation or state/country:
devolution
irredentism
centrifugal force
centripetal force
87
USA territories of Samoa & Puerto Rico and are examples of:
autonomous regions
microstates
soveriegn frontiers
imperialized colonies
88
A country with just one, centrally located government that makes decisions for the whole state:
unitary state
federal state
89
The increasing interconnectivity of people & places throughout the world:
globalization
supranational organization
time space decay theory
traditional culture
90
What are considered the "building blocks" of the world political map?
states
territories
autonomous regions
provinces
91
Of these choices Israel would be considered
to have Natural physical boundary demarcation
a Multistate nation
to have a compact shape border
a Multinational state
92
All of the following are examples of
newly
independent states EXCEPT:
South Sudan
Kosovo
Japan
Eritrea
93
When Communism fell in the Soviet Union, all of these were a result EXCEPT:
devolution
shatterbelts
USSR continued satellite state control of Eastern Euro States
self-deternmination
