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All of the following are political states EXCEPT?
I am a group of people living in the northwestern part of a country in an independent region. My territory is not recognized as an independent state. What am I?
I am a politically organized territory with a stable population, boundaries that are internationally recognized, an effective government and economy, and sovereignty. What am I?
I am a country with a sovereign government in East Asia where the people share a common ancestral and cultural heritage. What am I?
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I am a territory with an independent government that is recognized around the world. Many different nations with a history of self-determination live together within my borders. What am I?
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Within the borders of my country are several ethnic groups with a history of self-determination. What am I?
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In my country, the majority of the people living in my borders are from a common ethnic background. What am I?
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I am a group of people who share common cultural features, such as heritage, language, or religion. What am I?
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Members of the five different nations live within my borders. What am I?
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I am a group with a shared culture that lives in a territory with an independent government that is recognized around the world. I am the only group living within this territory. What am I?
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I am a group with members who have a shared heritage, language, and religion. I hope to have my own independent territory and government soon. What am I?
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In my country, Caucasian, African American, Hispanic, Asian, and other groups live together here to form a single, unified population. These groups are united under a single government. What am I?
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Which of the following forces would be the MOST likely to have a negative effect on a state?
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Which of the following is the BEST example of regionalism?
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When nationalism leads a nation to seek sovereignty, this can lead to a change in the world's?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a stateless nation?
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A group of people who share a common culture can BEST be described as a?
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Study Notes
Political States and Concepts
- Political states include Japan, Germany, Russia, and Brazil, while Quebec is not recognized as an independent state.
- Stateless nations refer to groups of people residing in regions without recognized sovereignty or governance, such as the terminology describing a stateless nation.
Definitions of Key Terms
- State: A politically organized territory with a stable population, recognized boundaries, effective governance, and sovereignty.
- Nation: A group sharing common cultural features like heritage, language, or religion.
- Nation-State: A territory with a sovereign government where people share a common cultural background, often considered an independent and cohesive political unit.
- Multinational State: A territory housing multiple ethnic groups and cultures with a history of self-determination.
Cultural and Ethnic Composition
- A multinational state is characterized by various ethnic groups coexisting within its borders under a unified government.
- Nation-states consist predominantly of individuals from a common ethnic background, fostering cultural unity.
- Ethnic diversity within a state can create a multiethnic composition, exemplified by the coexistence of various groups like Caucasians, African Americans, and Hispanics.
Political Forces and Their Impact
- Ethnocentrism is a force likely to negatively impact a state, potentially leading to discrimination and cultural conflict.
- Regionalism reflects the interest of specific regional groups wishing to preserve cultural identity, exemplified by secessionist movements aimed at autonomy.
Nationalism and Sovereignty
- Nationalism can drive a nation to seek sovereignty, resulting in changes to political borders but typically not affecting physical borders or permanent populations.
- Ethnic groups that lack identified territories and governance, like the Kurds and Basques, are classified as stateless nations, whereas Iraqis do not fit this definition.
Summary of Examples
- Stateless nations and multiethnic states highlight the complexity of cultural identities within political frameworks, illustrating the importance of understanding each term's implications in global contexts.
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Test your knowledge with these practice questions from Module 7 of AP Human Geography. This quiz covers various concepts related to political states and nations. Perfect for AP HUG students looking to reinforce their understanding of political geography.
