Geography and Nation States

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What is a people without a state referred to as?

Compact State

Fragmented State

Stateless Nation (correct)

Elongated State

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining a country's stability and strength?

Size of the country

Color of the national flag (correct)

Shape of the country

Location of the capital

What is the term for a country that is nearly compact but possesses one or sometimes two narrow extensions of territory?

Elongated State

Prorupt State (correct)

Compact State

Fragmented State

What is the term for a part of one state that is located within another state?

Exclave Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries is an example of an elongated state?

Chile Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of a state that is considered the most efficient for effective organization?

Circle Signup and view all the answers

What type of state is surrounded by another state but does not rule the territory?

Perforated state Signup and view all the answers

What is a geographical disadvantage for some states?

Lacking ocean frontage Signup and view all the answers

What typically contains a state's densest population and largest cities?

Core area Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant city in a state's structure?

Primate city Signup and view all the answers

What separates each of the world's states?

International boundaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of international boundaries?

To establish the limit of each state's jurisdiction and authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of centripetal forces in a state?

To bind together the people of a state and give it strength Signup and view all the answers

What is nationalism based on?

Allegiance to a single country and its ideals Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of unifying institutions in a state?

To develop a sense of commitment and cohesiveness Signup and view all the answers

What is one way in which a state's transportation network promotes political integration?

By promoting interaction between areas Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a centrifugal force in a state?

Organized religion Signup and view all the answers

What is sub-nationalism?

Allegiance to a traditional group or nation smaller than the state Signup and view all the answers

What is regionalism characterized by?

Strong minority group self-awareness and identification with a region Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of supra-nationalism?

To achieve mutual benefit and shared objectives among three or more states Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of military alliances?

To achieve mutual defense and security Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of economic alliances?

Free trade and economic integration Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the United Nations?

To achieve universal cooperation and peace Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of political alliances?

Shared historical or cultural interests Signup and view all the answers

What was the approach of European colonial powers in Africa in the 19th century regarding boundaries?

Superimposed boundaries without regard to tradition, language, religion, or ethnic affiliation Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a relic boundary?

A former line that no longer functions as a boundary Signup and view all the answers

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