Political Geography and Colonial Expansion Quiz

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How did political geography play a role in colonial expansion and control?

It was used to analyze and manage the territories and resources of colonial empires. (correct)

It had no influence on colonial expansion and control.

It was used to justify and legitimize colonial control, but not manage territories.

It was used to study the cultural and social aspects of colonial societies.

What was the focus of the study of territoriality and boundaries during the era of ascendancy?

Developing new theories and models to understand the dynamics of territoriality and boundaries.

Analyzing the economic factors that influenced the establishment of territories and boundaries.

Exploring the cultural and social significance of territories and boundaries.

Examining the processes of boundary-making and border disputes, and their impact on political relationships and conflicts. (correct)

Which of the following individuals made significant contributions to the development of geopolitical thought during the era of ascendancy?

Halford Mackinder and Friedrich Ratzel. (correct)

Edward Said and Frantz Fanon.

Michel Foucault and Antonio Gramsci.

Jared Diamond and Yuval Noah Harari.

What was the dominant political and intellectual context that characterized the era of ascendancy in political geography?

A focus on state-centric perspectives and colonial power dynamics. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What were the key characteristics of the era of marginalization in political geography?

A decline in the prominence of the field, beginning after the Second World War and lasting until the late 20th century. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the eras of marginalization and revival in political geography emerge in relation to the state-centric approach of the era of ascendancy?

They were responses to the limitations and challenges of the state-centric approach. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Post-structuralism critique in the context of political boundaries?

Fixed notions of territory and sovereignty (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which geopolitical perspective examines the gendered dimensions of political spaces?

Feminist Geopolitics (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Post-colonialism focus on in the field of political geographies?

Enduring legacies of colonialism (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which theory explores the role of both human and non-human actors in shaping political processes?

Actor-Network Theory (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what aspect does Feminist Geopolitics challenge traditional geopolitical analysis?

Male-dominated narratives (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized by Poststructuralism regarding political spaces and identities?

Role of language, discourse, and power (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does feminist geopolitics primarily focus on?

The gendered dimensions of political spaces and processes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect highlighted by postcolonial perspectives?

Cultural representations and spatial inequalities (B) Signup and view all the answers

In political geography, what does scalar politics focus on?

How power relations are shaped by scalar dynamics (C) Signup and view all the answers

What concept challenges fixed notions of territory and borders?

Post-colonialism (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective emerged to challenge male-dominated narratives in geopolitical analysis?

Feminist Geopolitics (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a central focus in political geography during the era of revival?

Exploration of power relations at different scales (D) Signup and view all the answers