Changing Geography: Changing Politics — Unit test Answers

Which of the following areas has removed most restrictions on the movement of people between countries in its region? A. Asia B. Europe C. North America D. the Middle East Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

According to the principle of self-determination, what is the only legitimate basis for the formation of a state? A. the nation B. patriotism C. hereditary rule D. inalienable rights Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following leaders is an example of an autocratic leader? A. a prime minister B. a president of a republic C. a constitutional monarch D. a dictator Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is not a reason for Taiwan to consider itself independent and sovereign? A. Taiwan has declared its independence from China. B. China has recognized Taiwan’s independence. C. The US and other countries have recognized Taiwan's independence. D. Taiwan was founded as a separate state after WWII. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The political cartoon above __________________________. A. supports European colonization B. is critical of European colonization C. supports American colonization D. is critical of American colonization Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following statements best explains why more than half of all Europeans are bilingual? A. European laws require people to be bilingual. B. Europeans must speak English in addition to their native language to find work. C. Bordering European countries share close economic and cultural ties. D. Most European children come from families of mixed ethnicity. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Commonwealths _______________________ . A. only have ceremonial ties to their mother country B. are involuntarily linked to a mother country C. are not dependent upon their mother countries after gaining independence D. are dependent upon their mother countries for defense and foreign policy issues Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following situations is the best example of a coup d'etat? A. A king leaves the throne and passes leadership to his daughter. B. A political party wins more seats in parliament after an election. C. A candidate wins a popular election and becomes president. D. A group of leaders forcefully overthrows the current government. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The French Revolution influenced the development of the nation-state as it __________. A. was influenced by the Russian Revolution B. started the trend of the elimination of the hereditary monarchies throughout Europe C. marked a shift in authority from the Church to independent rulers D. gave kings and princes authority over religious matters Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which stateless nation lives on territory that is part of Iran, Iraq, and Turkey? A. the Kurds B. the Palestinians C. the Basques D. the Serbs Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

City boundaries, also known as __________ boundaries, mark the limits of city governments. A. state B. municipal C. county D. federal Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following difficulties would nations that are enclaves most likely face? A. They are often geographically distant from their governing nations, making administration difficult. B. Their border is controlled by another nation that could cut off access to trade in times of conflict. C. They depend on another country for military protection and economic assistance. D. Other independent states do not recognize their independence, even though they are self-governing. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A quota allows an unlimited number of goods to pass between countries. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A __________ is a settlement of people established outside their native land. This settlement is ruled by the mother country. A. colony B. territory C. commonwealth D. protectorate Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Why are enclaves or exclaves created? In a short paragraph, give an example to show you understand these two concepts.