Modern Global Concerns — Unit test Answers

Which of the following statements about states is false? A. States have political bodies or governments. B. States have intangible boundaries. C. States usually are recognized as sovereign. D. States are politically organized and governed spaces. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The creation of the European Union has had all of the following effects except __________. A. increased trade between countries B. increased immigration to member countries C. increased migration between member countries D. increased passport security at internal borders Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Multinational states most often have political problems because __________. A. each nation desires an independent sovereign state B. neighbors are more likely to invade them C. they are more likely to support autocratic leaders D. they are more likely to have economic problems Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following scenarios is an example of a trade sanction? A. The United Kingdom places a cap on immigration. B. Australia hosts the Summer Olympics. C. The United States purchases foreign oil to compensate for the country's limited supply. D. The EU refuses to import diamonds from Sierra Leone due to human rights violations. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A __________ is a founding document that provides direction for a country’s laws and government. A. parliament B. monarchy C. constitution D. coup d’etat Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Before the creation of the nation-state in Europe, all of the following were common EXCEPT: A. brides often brought territory with them in marriage B. citizens in many countries spoke many languages C. borders between countries were stable and rarely moved D. countries were home to dozens of ethnic groups Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A state is a __________. A. people group that share a common history, culture, and belief system B. sovereign territory with an autonomous government C. political unit ruled by a monarch D. multiethnic empire, united by nationalism Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is not a benefit of globalization? A. better use of limited worldwide water resources B. the spread of new ideas and technology among many nations C. increased efficiency as different nations share their best products D. the creation of a global village to share understanding Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A __________ is a founding document that provides direction for a country’s laws and government. A. parliament B. monarchy C. constitution D. coup d’etat Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following systems of government allows citizens to hold only one form of political opinion? A. a parliamentary republic B. a single-party government C. a presidential republic D. a constitutional monarchy Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is not a criticism of globalization? A. Globalization has led to increased nuclear proliferation. B. Globalization has resulted in increased cultural diversity. C. Globalization has resulted in the spread of negative influences. D. Globalization has led to the exploitation of some countries. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

An intergovernmental orgainzation is best described as __________. A. any international corporation or organization B. an organization of states that pursue shared goals C. an organization that is beyond government control D. any international nonprofit humanitarian organization Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The United Nations is the largest international organization in the world. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following effects would not likely result from enacting a free trade agreement? A. Imports would increase. B. Exports would increase. C. Prices of goods would decrease. D. Quotas and tariffs would increase. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Annexation occurs when __________. A. states purchase new territory from others B. territories agree to become part of a state C. boundaries change from imaginary to tangible D. countries forcefully take territory from neighbors Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which former multinational state is now divided into seven independent states, including Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, Bosnia, and Herzegovina? A. Germany B. the Soviet Union C. Austria D. Yugoslavia Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following scenarios is the best example of cultural diffusion? A. American English is taught in schools throughout the United States. B. McDonald's opens more restaurants throughout the United States. C. The Iowa State Fair hosts a cow-milking contest with local farmers' cattle. D. Salsa dancing becomes popular in Miami, Florida, due to a large Latino population. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The amount of freshwater on the planet is not increasing. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

__________ is the deliberate and systemic extermination of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. A. Nationalism B. Genocide C. Authoritarianism D. Marginalization Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Yugoslavia's civil wars and ultimate division into seven independent states is an example of __________. A. nationalism resulting in genocide and human rights violations B. a successful and peaceful nationalist movement C. widespread nationalism with a unified purpose D. violent outbreaks against the ruling class by a united lower class Please select the best answer from the choices provided.