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APHUG AP Human Geography Unit 4 Political Geography Geopolitics
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If a new country of Kurdistan were to be created out of portions of existing countries...
it would be an example of a supranational organization
it would be an example of ethnic cleansing
it would be an example of centripetal forces
it would be an example of irredentism
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A country that contains just one nation of people:
nation-state
multinational state
3
All of the following historic events have shaped the modern world political map EXCEPT:
the race to grant Antarctica statehood
European colonialism throughout the world
the break-up of the Soviet Union
post-WWII choices about territory/states made by the Allies
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The United States & Switzerland are examples of...
federal states
unitary states
5
Tense competition & nuclear arms race between US & USSR during mid-late 20th century:
Scramble for Africa
Cold War
capitalism
communism
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The Women's March of 2017 is an example of the power of technology to create a sense of ______.
patriotism
supranationalism
isolationism
nationalism
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This is Spykman's...
Rimland
Heartland
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The United Nations (UN) is a supranational organization with the primary goal of...
loaning money to developing countries (LDCs)
maintaining world peace & security
creating a common market within Europe
encouraging trade amongst North American states
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What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations?
promotes regional economic development & stability
promotes world peace & security
religious organization
former colonies of the British Empire
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"Brexit" refers to...
the process of the US leaving NATO
the process of the dissolution of the former Yugoslavia
the process of the US opting out of the TPP
the process of the UK leaving the EU
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The fragmentation of states into autonomous regions:
devolution
balkanization
irredentism
centrifugal forces
12
Major differences in levels of economic growth or social opportunities between areas or groups:
devolution
nationalism
gerrymandering
uneven development
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What two general trends have shaped the world's political map since the end of WW2?
colonization & The Columbian Exchange
feudal societies & the spread of autocracy
independence/decolonization movements & spread of democracy
military interventions & climate change
14
A country with just one, centrally located government that makes decisions for the whole state:
unitary state
federal state
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When 2 states (countries) agree to a boundary using words/written descriptions of said boundary
demarcated boundary
physical boundary
defined boundary
relic boundary
16
A multinational organization is one that...
is made up of more than one country
represents the interests of one state
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Which economic system is based upon private ownership, competition & profit?
theocracy
capitalism
communism
socialism
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Creates conflict within a nation or state/country:
centrifugal force
irredentism
centripetal force
devolution
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The spreading of democracy or something becoming more equally accessible to the people:
federal state
supranationalism
democratization
devolution
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How is political power expressed geographically?
through the international press
control over people, land & resources
presence of a large military
through art & other cultural practices
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All of the following were a part of the Cold War EXCEPT:
nuclear arms race
fall of Berlin Wall
space race
construction of the Panama Canal
22
True orFalse:Political boundaries always coincide with patterns of language,religionðnicity.
True
False
23
An area within a state that has a degree of independence over itself:
country
capital
frontier
autonomous region
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The Kurds are a...
nation-state
multistate nation
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Something that creates/promotes unity within a state or nation:
centrifugal force
centripetal force
federalism
blockbusting
26
What type of map is this?
cartogram
reference
political
physical
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System of shared political power between whole-country & regional sub-units of area/territory:
unitary state
federal state
28
Climate change/global warming, deforestation & melting polar ice caps are examples of...
devolution
balkanization
transnational environmental challenges
separatist movements
29
What are considered the "building blocks" of the world political map?
states
provinces
autonomous regions
territories
30
Set of international agreements enabling states to extend their boundaries offshore:
Trans-Pacific Partnership
Geneva Convention
Law of the Sea
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
31
Which of the following was NOT a geopolitical conflict during the Cold War?
Korean War
Vietnam War
The Great Game
Cuban Missile Crisis
32
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a multinational organization whose purpose is:
maintain & promote world peace
promote democracy & defend member states
make trade & travel within Europe easier
eliminate tariffs on traded goods
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Economic system focused on collective ownership of property & products:
democracy
communism
capitalism
autocracy
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An independent country:
state
province
colony
region
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The increasing interconnectivity of people & places in the world:
supranational organization
globalization
pop culture
isolationism
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A territorial claim based on linguistic, nationalist, ethnic, or historic basis:
balkanization
devolution
colonialism
irredentism
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Connection of people, culture & economic systems to land:
multinational state
imperialism
cultural landscape
territoriality
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Government policy of extending power, influence, and/or control of territory:
isolationism
separatism
sovereignty
imperialism
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Which is an example of an internal boundary?
border between Brazil & Uruguay
the DMZ between North & South Korea
border between Canada & USA
boundary between Yunnan & Sichuan provinces in China
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Which economic system suggests using land & resources in common as a whole community?
communism
dictatorship
capitalism
privatization
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Unlawful use of violence & intimidation, usually against civilians, to achieve political aims:
supranational organization
terrorism
centripetal forces
separatist movement
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All are examples of local governance EXCEPT:
school districts
regional planning commissions
federal government
municipalities
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Theory that the key to global geopolitical dominance is control of the Eurasian landmass:
Organic State Theory
Rimland Theory
Malthusian Theory
Heartland Theory
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Transfer of rights, power, property, responsibility to a sub-unit of government:
unitary state
gerrymandering
balkanization
devolution
45
Governments & nations cooperating or fighting over land & natural resources:
Heartland Theory
sovereignty
territoriality
geopolitics
46
This is an image of Mackinder's...
Rimland
Heartland
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The Kurds & the Palestinians are both...
imperialists
stateless nations
nation-states
Hindu majority groups
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When 2 states create a treaty-like legal document describing a boundary in words on paper...
defined boundary
geometric boundary
superimposed boundary
administered boundary
49
Geopolitical theory comparing states to living organisms; need to consume constantly to survive
Boserup's Theory
Spykman's Theory
Mackinder's Theory
Organic State Theory
50
The European Union (EU) primarily...
promotes global cooperation & peace
acts as a political & military alliance
makes travel & commerce more streamlined within Europe
acts as an international bank
51
Which is an international boundary?
boundary between Iowa & Minnesota
boundary between Ramsay & Hennepin counties
boundary between Ontario & Quebec
boundary between India & Pakistan
52
If a new nation of Kurdistan were to be created out of territories from surrounding states:
irredentism
devolution
federal state
unitary state
53
School boards, city councils, & voting districts are examples of _______ level political geo.
supranational
local
federal
global
54
When Communism fell in the Soviet Union, all of these states were created EXCEPT:
Mongolia
Latvia
Estonia
Lithuania
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What is nationalism?
exploiting someone else's land for your own gain
patriotism; pride in country; possibly sense of superiority
desire to separate from current country & create own state
when one country controls another territory
56
In the context of international affairs, the term "state" means...
province
country
regional sub-unit of government
company
57
"Balance of power" refers to...
roughly equal strength between opposing countries/alliances
the Cold War
the British Empire vs. the Spanish Empire
NATO vs. the Warsaw Pact
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A city/town that is incorporated & has a local government:
voting district
federal government
municipality
census
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Transfer of power from a central authority to regional or local levels:
supranationalism
devolution
irredentism
balkanization
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The North American Free Trade Agreement...
encourages tax-free trade between the US, Mexico & Canada
serves as a military alliance
encourages trade between Pacific Rim countries
was a response to the Warsaw Pact during the Cold War
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State with territory not connected to rest of territory:
prorupted state
perforated state
compact state
fragmented state
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Catalonia (Spain), Québec (Canada), Scotland (UK), Chechnya(Russia), Flemish/Flanders (Belgium)
unitary governments
socialism
colonies
separatist movements
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Theory that states that key to global dominance is control of coastlines & seas:
Rimland Theory
Neo-Malthusian Theory
Heartland Theory
Organic State Theory
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France is an example of a(n)...
unitary state
federal state
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All of the following are examples of newly independent states EXCEPT:
Kosovo
Japan
Eritrea
South Sudan
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Creating a new state out of portions of other states:
fragmented state
nationalism
irredentism
devolution
67
What force is responsible for most of the political boundaries in modern Africa?
Christianity
European colonialism
democracy
Islam
68
Which type of spatial boundary establishes the limits of sovereignty?
internal boundary
transition zone
isogloss
international boundary
69
Nunavut & Native America/First Nations reservations are examples of:
supranational organizations
states
communism
autonomous regions
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Supranational means...
when a country is independent/free of outside rule
when countries engage in violent conflict over resources
when many states come together to work towards a common goal
extreme sense of pride in one's country
