30 Questions
What is a people without a state referred to as?
Stateless Nation
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining a country's stability and strength?
Color of the national flag
What is the term for a country that is nearly compact but possesses one or sometimes two narrow extensions of territory?
Prorupt State
What is the term for a part of one state that is located within another state?
Exclave
Which of the following countries is an example of an elongated state?
Chile
What is the shape of a state that is considered the most efficient for effective organization?
Circle
What type of state is surrounded by another state but does not rule the territory?
Perforated state
What is a geographical disadvantage for some states?
Lacking ocean frontage
What typically contains a state's densest population and largest cities?
Core area
What is the dominant city in a state's structure?
Primate city
What separates each of the world's states?
International boundaries
What is the purpose of international boundaries?
To establish the limit of each state's jurisdiction and authority
What is the primary function of centripetal forces in a state?
To bind together the people of a state and give it strength
What is nationalism based on?
Allegiance to a single country and its ideals
What is the role of unifying institutions in a state?
To develop a sense of commitment and cohesiveness
What is one way in which a state's transportation network promotes political integration?
By promoting interaction between areas
What is an example of a centrifugal force in a state?
Organized religion
What is sub-nationalism?
Allegiance to a traditional group or nation smaller than the state
What is regionalism characterized by?
Strong minority group self-awareness and identification with a region
What is the main purpose of supra-nationalism?
To achieve mutual benefit and shared objectives among three or more states
What is the primary goal of military alliances?
To achieve mutual defense and security
What is the primary characteristic of economic alliances?
Free trade and economic integration
What is the primary purpose of the United Nations?
To achieve universal cooperation and peace
What is the primary characteristic of political alliances?
Shared historical or cultural interests
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
What is an example of a relic boundary?
A former line that no longer functions as a boundary
Which of the following is an example of a waterbody serving as a national boundary?
The Jordan River
What is the term for a nation that does not have a state?
Stateless nation
What is a source of conflict between neighboring states?
All of the above
What are the two types of forces that characterize a state at any given time?
Centrifugal and centripetal forces
This quiz covers the geographic characteristics of states, including their size and shape, and the concept of stateless nations. Learn about the world's largest countries and how these factors impact a country's stability and strength.
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