Political Geography — Test Answers

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Based on the maps, which method was the primary way borders and territories changed during this time period?

A
Previous countries were simply dissolved and replaced.
B
Countries were combined to create new nations.
C
Countries annexed territory to expand their own boundaries.
D
Land was taken from existing countries to create new nations.
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Based on the history of the region, what was this facility used for?

A
military fortification
B
wildlife hunting
C
scientific research
D
resource extraction
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How would the political bodies identified by color on the map be classified?

A
as nation-states that unite people based on a shared culture
B
as countries with governments and international borders
C
as nations that exist among several countries
D
as self-ruling territories within sovereign states
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During their trip to Italy, the Castellano family visited the Republic of San Marino, an independent country within Italy’s borders. Based on this information, which statement is accurate?

A
San Marino is a fragmented country.
B
San Marino is a perforated country.
C
Italy is a perforated country.
D
Italy is a prorupted country.
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Sort each detail to show which type of political body it describes.

Answer:

common heritage,shared cultural traits|sovereignty,recognized borders

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Sort each activity to show whether it is a right or a responsibility in the countries where they apply.

Answer:

expressing one’s ideas and opinions,practicing one’s religious beliefs,having a fair trial when accused of a crime|military or civil service,paying taxes,respecting other people’s rights

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Which example illustrates a country practicing territoriality?

A
tightly restricting all movement into and out of its borders
B
opening border crossings to allow unlimited travel within the country
C
allowing other nations and entities unregulated access to natural resources
D
giving up land to other countries to avoid tensions and war
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Which type of political system does Ghana have?

A
democratic republic
B
constitutional monarchy
C
authoritarian oligarchy
D
autocratic theocracy
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Based on the report, what was a goal of the Polisario Front in the 1970s?

A
gaining independence for Western Sahara
B
seeking entrance into the UN
C
having peaceful relations with Morocco
D
ending Spanish colonization
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Which government policy was primarily responsible for the change over time shown on the graph?

A
providing universal free education
B
studying abroad in the United States
C
using online learning tools
D
switching to an emphasis on math
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How could geography affect the political ideas and needs of this community?

A
It might force people to shift their views about foreign policy.
B
It might motivate people to care more about immigration issues.
C
It might prompt people to support policies that reduce congestion.
D
It might prompt people to become interested in agricultural policy.
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How does the federal government of Brazil attempt to uphold human rights with this law?

A
by protecting women from harm by family or household members
B
by guaranteeing women the right to legal separation and divorce
C
by barring discrimination against women in the workplace and in education
D
by extending the right of women to sue and give testimony in courts
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Based on the paragraph, which former Yugoslav republics became nation-states following Tito’s death?

A
Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia and Montenegro
B
Croatia, Slovenia, and Serbia
C
Kosovo and Albania
D
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, and Montenegro
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Which development led to the treaty described in the quote?

A
the competition over military supremacy and land
B
the fall of communism and the rise of capitalism
C
the colonization of the continent by European countries
D
the lack of a permanent population
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Based on the report, what conclusion can be drawn about living as a religious minority in Iran?

A
Religious minorities have many ways to protect themselves from mistreatment.
B
Religious minorities may be discriminated against because of their faith.
C
Religious minorities are treated the same way as the religious majority.
D
Religious minorities may be targeted, but it does not happen very often.
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Which apartheid-era human rights violation does this excerpt address?

A
travel and pass restrictions for Black South Africans
B
the lack of voting rights for Black South Africans
C
employment discrimination against Black South Africans
D
the lack of political representation for Black South Africans

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