Unit IV Political Geography
#1
#1
Match the following terms with the correct definition and example.
(remember state is synonymous with country)
1.
Nation State
a.
Comprised of more than one ethnic group within a
state who recognize their distinct nationalities.
i.
Korea
2.
Multi-nation State
b.
States composed of citizens with common heritage,
identity, and set of political goals
ii.
Japan
3.
Multi-state nation
c.
One nation (ethnicity) that is spread among different
states.
iii.
Indonesia
Problems? Reread pages 230- 237 in your text.
1.
Nation State
2.
Multi-nation State
3.
Multi-state nation
a.
State comprised of more than one ethnic group who recognize
their distinct nationalities.
i.
Korea
b.
States composed of citizens with common heritage, identity,
and set of political goals
ii.
Japan
c.
One nation (ethnicity) that is spread among different states.
iii.
Indonesia
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#2
#2
Place the following political administrative units in order from largest to smallest.
Empire
Nation-state
County
Empire, Nation-state, Province, County
Province
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#3
#3
Match the following terms with the correct definition and example.
i.
Rwanda,
Uganda
Circle (ideally) shaped state, with the capital at the
center; efficient; shortest boundaries to defend
ii.
Japan, Chile
A compact state with a large extension; may provide
access to resources (ex. water)
iii.
Thailand
1.
Compact State
a.
States with a long and narrow shape; potential for
isolation
2.
Elongated State
b.
c.
3.
Prorupted State
Problems? Reread pages 264-266 in your text.
1.
Compact State
a.
States with a long and narrow shape; potential for isolation
i.
Rwanda, Uganda
2.
Elongated State
b.
Circle (ideally) shaped state, with the capital at the center;
efficient; shortest boundaries to defend
ii.
Japan, Chile
3.
Prorupted State
c.
A compact state with a large extension; may provide access to
resources (ex. water)
iii.
Thailand
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#4
#4
Match the following terms with the correct definition and example.
1.
Perforated State
2.
Fragmented State
3.
Landlocked State
a.
State that lacks a direct outlet to the sea
i.
Congo
b.
State that includes several discontinuous pieces of
territory
ii.
S. Africa
(Lesotho)
c.
State that completely surrounds another state
iii.
Indonesia
Problems? Reread pages 266-268 in your text.
1.
Perforated State
2.
3.
a.
State that lacks a direct outlet to the sea
i.
Congo
Fragmented State
b.
State that includes several discontinuous pieces of territory
ii.
S. Africa
(Lesotho)
Landlocked State
c.
State that completely surrounds another state
iii.
Indonesia
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#5
#5
Match the following with the correct example.
(There may be more than one correct answer)
1.
Brazil
2.
Taiwan
3.
Mesopotamia
4.
a.
was a hearth
b.
was a colony
c.
is a sovereign state
d.
Has a forward capital
China
1.
Brazil
2.
Taiwan
3.
Mesopotamia
4.
China
a.
was a hearth
b.
was a colony
c.
is a sovereign state
d.
Has a forward capital
#6
Unit IV Political Geography
Answer the question below.
What were the three motives for colonialism?
G________, g________, and g________
Problems? Reread pages 261 in your text.
Gold , God, Glory
1. European missionaries wanted to promote Christianity
2. Colonies provided resources that helped the economy of
Euro. States.
3. European states considered colonies to be an indicator of
power (status symbols)
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#7
#7
Match the following terms with the correct definition and example.
1.
Unitary State
2.
Federal State
3.
a.
Allocates strong central power to local units of
government within a country.
i.
Russia, U. S,
India
b.
A permanent union of political units for common
action in relation to other units but for the most part
separate.
ii.
France, Kenya
iii.
Serbia,
Montenegro
Confederal State
c.
Places most of the power in the hands of central
government officials.
Problems? Reread pages 272 in your text.
1.
Unitary State
a.
Allocates strong central power to local units of government
within a country.
i.
Russia, U. S, India
2.
Federal State
b.
A permanent union of political units for common action
(ex. military) in relation to other units but for the most part
separate.
ii.
France, Kenya
3.
Confederal State
a.
Places most of the power in the hands of central government
officials.
iii.
Serbia,
Montenegro
(until 2006)
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#9
#9
Match the following terms with the correct definition and example.
1.
Supranationalism
2.
Irredentism
3.
Devolution
1.
Supranationalism
2.
Irredentism
3.
a.
Position advocating taking over territories
administered by another state on the grounds of
common ethnicity or prior historical possession,
actual or alleged
b.
i.
Germany’s
Anschluss of
Austria
Multi-national federation where negotiated power is
delegated to an authority by governments of member
states
ii.
Nunavut
(Canada)
c.
Granting of powers from the central government of a
sovereign state to government at a regional, local, or
state level.
iii.
European
Union
a.
Position advocating taking over territories administered by
another state on the grounds of common ethnicity or prior
historical possession, actual or alleged
i.
Germany’s
Anschluss of
Austria
Multi-national federation where negotiated power is
delegated to an authority by governments of member states
ii.
Nunavut
(Canada)
Granting of powers from the central government of a
sovereign state to government at a regional, local, or state
level.
iii.
European
Union
b.
Devolution
c.
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#8
#8
Match the Images with the correct shape of state
A.
B.
C.
Elongated; Prorupted; Perforated; Fragmented
Problems? Reread pages 266-268 in your text.
Elongated (C); Prorupted (B); Perforated (D); Fragmented (A)
D.
#10
Unit IV Political Geography
Match the following countries to their colonial holdings.
3.
1.
2.
4.
Problems? Reread pages 261 in your text.
1. Belgium, Congo; 2. Portuguese, Angola; 3. France, Algeria 4. Britain, South Africa
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#11
Unit IV Political Geography
#11
Match the following terms with the correct definition.
1.
A region that forms the margin of settled or developed territory.
a.
Balkanization
2.
A region lying beyond major metropolitan or cultural centers
(CBD’s).
b.
Gerrymandering
3.
To divide (an area) into political units to give special advantages to
one group.
c.
Frontier
4.
Process by which a state breaks down through conflicts among
ethnicities.
d.
Hinterland
5.
A small territory that is culturally or ethnically different from a
surrounding larger and distinct political unit.
e.
Enclave
1.
A region that forms the margin of settled or developed territory.
2.
a.
Balkanization (page 247)
A region lying beyond major metropolitan or cultural centers (CBD’s).
b.
Gerrymandering (page 273)
3.
To divide (an area) into political units to give special advantages to one group.
c.
Frontier
4.
Process by which a state breaks down through conflicts among ethnicities.
d.
Hinterland
e.
Enclave
5.
A small territory that is culturally or ethnically different from a surrounding larger and
distinct political unit.
Unit IV Political Geography
#12
Answer the question below.
Which of the following is not considered an act of terrorism?
1. Providing sanctuary for terrorists wanted in other countries.
2. Supplying weapons, money, and intelligence to terrorists.
3. Planning attacks using terrorists.
Problems? Reread pages 283 in your text.
Trick Question!
All of them are.
1.
Providing sanctuary for terrorists wanted in other countries.
2.
Supplying weapons, money, and intelligence to terrorists.
3.
Planning attacks using terrorists.
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