Changing Geography: Creating the Nation-State

Question 1

Which of the following is not a negative effect of nationalism? A. Too many ethnic groups desire independence. B. Minorities in a society can be marginalized. C. Nationalism can unify people in times of crisis. D. Nationalism can lead to murder and genocide. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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C

Question 2

What are the main components of a nation-state?

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: A nation-state has two main components: a self-governing, autonomous territory (the “state”) and a sense of national pride, or a common culture, history, and belief system among the people (the “nation”).

Question 3

Gorbachev's policy of perestroika refers to __________. A. freedom of speech B. support of the motherland C. the rise of Russian culture D. economic reforms Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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D

Question 4

How did the rise of efficient bureaucracies influence the creation of the nation-state?

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: A nation-state needs a stable government to develop. People need to know that the government will remain constant even after the head of state is gone. In order for this to occur, countries needed laws that would remain constant, standing armies, efficient bureaucracies to collect taxes, courts to administer justice, etc.

Question 5

Citizens of a nation-state are expected to do all of the following except __________. A. defend the nation from detractors B. embrace the national culture C. speak the national language D. recruit citizens of other states Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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D

Question 6

Greece gained its independence from __________ in 1830. A. Britain B. Persia C. the Holy Roman Empire D. the Ottoman Empire Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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D

Question 7

Using complete sentences, describe Europe before the existence of the nation-state.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Prior to the existence of the nation-state, Europe was comprised of several multiethnic empires, the largest and most powerful of which was the Holy Roman Empire. Territory changed hands often. Many times, this took place because of marriage or as a result of war.

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