Question 1

The International Criminal Court (ICC)was established by the United Nations in 1998 to

Accepted Answer

A)  protect human rights. 
B)  promote free trade. 
A)  protect human rights. 
B)  promote free trade.

Question 2

Match the term to the example.
-dedication of Albertans to Alberta (over the rest of the country)

Accepted Answer

A) regionalism 
B) sectionalism 
A) regionalism 
B) sectionalism

Question 3

In their push to secede from ________,only Russia has (illegally)recognized the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

Accepted Answer

A)  Georgia 
B)  Moldova 
C)  Ukraine 
D)  Kaliningrad 
E)  Serbia 
A)  Georgia 
B)  Moldova 
C)  Ukraine 
D)  Kaliningrad 
E)  Serbia

Question 4

During the Cold War,some policymakers strongly believed that if one country became communist,neighbouring countries would follow.This theory is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  Domino theory. 
B)  Heartland theory. 
A)  Domino theory. 
B)  Heartland theory.

Question 5

When partitioning Africa,the European colonial powers generally attempted to respect pre-existing political affiliations and alliances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Under Mikhail Gorbachev,the USSR

Accepted Answer

A)  expanded its territory farther into eastern Europe. 
B)  changed from a confederation to a unitary state. 
C)  suppressed glasnost (openness). 
D)  introduced perestroika (economic and government restructuring). 
E)  experienced no nationalist uprisings. 
A)  expanded its territory farther into eastern Europe. 
B)  changed from a confederation to a unitary state. 
C)  suppressed glasnost (openness). 
D)  introduced perestroika (economic and government restructuring). 
E)  experienced no nationalist uprisings.

Question 7

In which form of government is significant power given to smaller units of government within the State?

Accepted Answer

A)  unitary State 
B)  confederate State 
C)  federal State 
D)  organic State 
E)  democratic State 
A)  unitary State 
B)  confederate State 
C)  federal State 
D)  organic State 
E)  democratic State

Question 8

The basic area units of analysis in human geography for comparing statistics are de jure territories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Popular European revolutions of the late 18th to mid-19th centuries transformed numerous monarchies into

Accepted Answer

A)  republics. 
B)  empires. 
C)  confederations. 
D)  nations. 
E)  supranational organizations. 
A)  republics. 
B)  empires. 
C)  confederations. 
D)  nations. 
E)  supranational organizations.

Question 10

How many successor states to the former Yugoslavia are there?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  8 
C)  7 
D)  5 
E)  2 
A)  10 
B)  8 
C)  7 
D)  5 
E)  2

Question 11

While providing some specific examples,present different types of boundaries and explain processes of boundary formation.

Accepted Answer

Boundaries can be physical, political, o

Question 12

Match the term to the example.
-strong commitment to suburban needs over urban problems

Accepted Answer

A) regionalism 
B) sectionalism 
A) regionalism 
B) sectionalism

Question 13

Lenin sought to suppress all nationalist feelings within the Soviet Union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Discuss the history and various usages of terrorism.

Accepted Answer

Terrorism has a long and complex history

Question 15

In 1998,the United Nations adopted a treaty to establish the International Criminal Court (ICC)as a way of bringing war criminals to trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Among other things,boundaries help eliminate stereotypes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Define and distinguish between the following: state,nation and nation-state.

Accepted Answer

A state is a political entity with defin

Question 18

-The capital of country #70 is

Accepted Answer

A)  Copenhagen. 
B)  Iqaluit. 
C)  Nuuk. 
D)  Reykjavik. 
E)  Helsinki. 
A)  Copenhagen. 
B)  Iqaluit. 
C)  Nuuk. 
D)  Reykjavik. 
E)  Helsinki.

Question 19

-Which pair of countries share a continent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Latvia & Lithuania 
B)  Afghanistan & Algeria 
C)  Norway & Nicaragua 
D)  Taiwan & Tanzania 
E)  Israel & England 
A)  Latvia & Lithuania 
B)  Afghanistan & Algeria 
C)  Norway & Nicaragua 
D)  Taiwan & Tanzania 
E)  Israel & England

Question 20

De jure spaces are delimited by ________ boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A)  formal 
B)  informal 
A)  formal 
B)  informal

The International Criminal Court (ICC)was established by the United Nations in 1998 to

Match the term to the example. -dedication of Albertans to Alberta (over the rest of the country)

In their push to secede from ________,only Russia has (illegally)recognized the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

During the Cold War,some policymakers strongly believed that if one country became communist,neighbouring countries would follow.This theory is known as the

When partitioning Africa,the European colonial powers generally attempted to respect pre-existing political affiliations and alliances.

Under Mikhail Gorbachev,the USSR

In which form of government is significant power given to smaller units of government within the State?

The basic area units of analysis in human geography for comparing statistics are de jure territories.

Popular European revolutions of the late 18th to mid-19th centuries transformed numerous monarchies into

How many successor states to the former Yugoslavia are there?

While providing some specific examples,present different types of boundaries and explain processes of boundary formation.

Match the term to the example. -strong commitment to suburban needs over urban problems

Lenin sought to suppress all nationalist feelings within the Soviet Union.

Discuss the history and various usages of terrorism.

In 1998,the United Nations adopted a treaty to establish the International Criminal Court (ICC)as a way of bringing war criminals to trial.

Among other things,boundaries help eliminate stereotypes.

Define and distinguish between the following: state,nation and nation-state.

-The capital of country #70 is

-Which pair of countries share a continent?

De jure spaces are delimited by ________ boundaries.

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Exam 9: Political Geographies

The International Criminal Court (ICC)was established by the United Nations in 1998 to

Match the term to the example. -dedication of Albertans to Alberta (over the rest of the country)

In their push to secede from ________,only Russia has (illegally)recognized the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

During the Cold War,some policymakers strongly believed that if one country became communist,neighbouring countries would follow.This theory is known as the

When partitioning Africa,the European colonial powers generally attempted to respect pre-existing political affiliations and alliances.

Under Mikhail Gorbachev,the USSR

In which form of government is significant power given to smaller units of government within the State?

The basic area units of analysis in human geography for comparing statistics are de jure territories.

Popular European revolutions of the late 18th to mid-19th centuries transformed numerous monarchies into

How many successor states to the former Yugoslavia are there?

While providing some specific examples,present different types of boundaries and explain processes of boundary formation.

Match the term to the example. -strong commitment to suburban needs over urban problems

Lenin sought to suppress all nationalist feelings within the Soviet Union.

Discuss the history and various usages of terrorism.

In 1998,the United Nations adopted a treaty to establish the International Criminal Court (ICC)as a way of bringing war criminals to trial.

Among other things,boundaries help eliminate stereotypes.

Define and distinguish between the following: state,nation and nation-state.

-The capital of country #70 is

-Which pair of countries share a continent?

De jure spaces are delimited by ________ boundaries.

Geography Matters

The Changing Global Context

Population Geography

People and Nature

Cultural Geographies

Interpreting Places and Landscapes

Geographies of Economic Development

Food and Agriculture

Urbanization

City Spaces: Urban Structure

Filters