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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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A child’s __________ often are influenced by the belief systems of his or her parents.

A
ideologies
B
bilingualism
C
territoriality
D
cultural diffusion
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Analyze the photo below and answer the question that follows. Photo by Angr The picture above depicts the Berlin Wall, which divided Berlin in half from the 1960s to 1989. Which type of boundary was the Berlin Wall?

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A
an Iron Curtain
B
a physical barrier
C
a trade agreement
D
an artistic piece
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Why does Taiwan have to enter athletes into the Olympic games under the title "Chinese Taipei"?

A
because it was founded after World War II
B
because all countries recognize it as a rogue state
C
because all countries recognize it as a sovereign state
D
because not all countries recognize it as a sovereign nation
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Which of the following is generally not a reason why humans compete for territory?

A
human instinct
B
political control
C
safety and security
D
international recognition
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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.
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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
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Which of the following is used as a political tool to protest the behavior of another country?

A
quotas
B
sanctions
C
tariffs
D
free trade agreements
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In which of the following places would you most likely experience the greatest level of political security?

A
a multinational state
B
a sovereign state
C
a state that is being annexed
D
a stateless nation
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Which of the following is a way for a state to achieve international sovereignty?

A
declare sovereignty in a document, such as the Declaration of Independence
B
pass a law requiring other states to recognize its sovereignty
C
gain recognition of sovereignty from the United Nations
D
merge with another state and form a new state
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The human desire to control an area or people is called __________.

A
instinct
B
territoriality
C
boundary
D
personal property rights
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Which of the following nations is not one of the three members of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

A
Russia
B
Mexico
C
Canada
D
the United States
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Nations and peoples without an official state government are called __________.

A
sovereign states
B
independent states
C
stateless nations
D
territories
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All of the following are enacted to limit the amount of goods allowed into a country except __________.

A
quotas
B
sanctions
C
tariffs
D
free trade agreements
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Maps courtesy of the UN Cartographic Section By comparing the current map (located on the right) with the older map (located on the left), we can infer that the political power of Yugoslavia was --

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A
divided in an unfair manner.
B
given entirely to Kosovo.
C
divided into seven separate countries.
D
taken from Slovenia and given to Macedonia.
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Annexation occurs when __________.

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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Which of the following often develops along country borders when cultures share two languages?

A
embargoing
B
bilingualism
C
xenophobia
D
sanctioning

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