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1
Quebec's language difference from other parts of Canada is an example of a
centripetal force
devolution
centrifugal force
ethnonationalism
2
Which of the following places is a stateless nation?
Korea
Brazil
Kurdistan
Germany
3
Being unable to respond to local problems would be a characteristic of
united states
unitary states
federal states
federated states
4
In the US, a ______ is conducted every ten years, and the results are used for ______.
redistricting; gerrymandering
survey; legislating
census; reapportionment
election; voting
5
The connection of people, their culture, and their economic systems to land is known as
patriotism
xenophobia
nationalism
territoriality
6
This image shows which of the following types of boundaries?
relic boundary
contested boundary
physical boundary
antecedent boundary
7
Why is the United States not a nation-state?
It has autonomous regions like Indian reservations
It is home to many nations, making it a multinational state
It stretches into other states, making it a multistate nation
It is a nation-state because it's a nation made up of states
8
China is building islands in the South China Sea in order to extend its
territorial seas
naval supremacy
military capacity
exclusive economic zone
9
This image shows which of the following types of boundaries?
geometric boundary
consequent boundary
antecedent boundary
superimposed boundary
10
In the 1900s, the United States and Soviet Unions fought a Cold War that resulted in the fragmenting of areas called
buffer states
spheres of influence
shatterbelts
client states
11
An effort by the government of Mexico to reclaim California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas would be an example of
irredentism
sovereignty
devolution
neocolonialism
12
Which of the following is necessary to be a state?
Common heritage
Shared beliefs and values
Recognition from other states
Claim to traditional homeland
13
African decolonization in the 20th century led to
freedom from economic and political dependence
flag independence for former colonies
expanding imperial power
a decrease in the number of states in Africa
14
What is a downside to joining a supranational alliance?
Mutual protection from invasion
Political cooperation
Increased economic output
Having to give up sovereignty
15
When states establish borders, which of the following is not always done?
administration
delimitation
demarcation
definition
16
States that have central, state, and local governments are called
federal states
federated states
united states
unitary states
17
Boundaries are antecedent or subsequent depending on if this was formed before or after the boundary was drawn.
Cultural Landscape
Boundary Treaty
National Anthem
Supranational Organization
18
States are regions and the governments that run them, while nations are
another word for countries
units within states
groups of people
their colonies
19
Which of the following is a superimposed boundary?
Border between Venezuela and Colombia
Border between Egypt and Libya
Border between Australia and New Zealand
Border between France and Germany
20
Which of the following places is a choke point?
Strait of Malacca
North Atlantic
Sahara Desert
South China Sea
