Introduction to Political Geography
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What does political geography study?

  • Relationships between governments and citizens only
  • Relationships between governments, citizens, and countries (correct)
  • Relationships between citizens and the environment
  • Relationships between countries and their history

How has Europe's long history impacted its political geography?

  • It has led to conflict with neighboring continents
  • It has remained stagnant over the centuries
  • It has had no impact on political geography
  • It has continually evolved the relationships between governments, citizens, and countries (correct)

Which ancient civilizations influenced Europe's political ideals?

  • Ancient Aztecs and Incas
  • Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia
  • Ancient China and India
  • Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome (correct)

Why is Greece considered the birthplace of democracy?

<p>Due to its democratic city-states (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How have Europeans impacted global ideas about citizenship and government?

<p>They have shaped global ideas about citizenship and government (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of studying political geography?

<p>Considering factors that affect the political landscape of an area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has the politics of the past influenced the politics of today and the future?

<p>By setting precedence for current and future political landscapes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Ancient Rome on European empires?

<p>Influencing their approach to governance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did World War I impact the Ottoman and Hungarian empires?

<p>They were broken down into smaller countries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of World War II on European borders?

<p>It reshaped many European borders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nations rose to political ascendancy during and after World War II?

<p>United States and USSR (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Iron Curtain during the Cold War?

<p>A physical border between western and eastern Europe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of setting up the European Economic Community (EEC)?

<p>To promote free trade and common policies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the Maastricht Treaty, which set up the European Union, officially signed?

<p>1993 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the European Parliament?

<p>To represent EU citizens and pass laws (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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