Question 1

Which of the following statements does not support the argument that nationalism promotes economic development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nationalism creates larger political units. 
B)  Nationalism promotes economic self-determination. 
C)  Nationalism spurs external aggression. 
D)  Nationalism promotes national integration. 
A)  Nationalism creates larger political units. 
B)  Nationalism promotes economic self-determination. 
C)  Nationalism spurs external aggression. 
D)  Nationalism promotes national integration.

Question 2

Which of the following events/trends did not contribute to the growth of nationalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  World War I 
B)  the rise of popular sovereignty 
C)  the independence of former colonial countries 
D)  the growth of the United Nations 
A)  World War I 
B)  the rise of popular sovereignty 
C)  the independence of former colonial countries 
D)  the growth of the United Nations

Question 3

What are some of the problems associated with the lack of "fit" between nations and states?

Accepted Answer

The answer should identify the four ways

Question 4

In the United States,31% of the federal budget goes to foreign aid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The authors suggests that nationalism has played

Accepted Answer

A)  a constant role throughout history. 
B)  predominantly a negative role in world politics. 
C)  little role in recent years. 
D)  both a positive and negative role in world politics. 
A)  a constant role throughout history. 
B)  predominantly a negative role in world politics. 
C)  little role in recent years. 
D)  both a positive and negative role in world politics.

Question 6

Since World War II,the number of states has

Accepted Answer

A)  increased significantly as a result of a rise in nation­alism. 
B)  decreased significantly due to increased cooperative globalism. 
C)  remained relatively stable. 
D)  fluctuated drastically due to ethnic rivalries. 
A)  increased significantly as a result of a rise in nation­alism. 
B)  decreased significantly due to increased cooperative globalism. 
C)  remained relatively stable. 
D)  fluctuated drastically due to ethnic rivalries.

Question 7

In Europe,which of the following generally existed first?

Accepted Answer

A)  nationalism 
B)  state formation 
C)  formal state boundaries 
D)  the state and nation evolved together 
A)  nationalism 
B)  state formation 
C)  formal state boundaries 
D)  the state and nation evolved together

Question 8

In the West,what event "set the stage" for the development of nationalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rise of the Roman Catholic Church 
B)  The fall of the Roman Empire 
C)  World War I 
D)  The creation of the United Nations. 
A)  The rise of the Roman Catholic Church 
B)  The fall of the Roman Empire 
C)  World War I 
D)  The creation of the United Nations.

Question 9

What is a primary shortcoming of microstates in an anarchic international system?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are unable to defend themselves against internal or external attack. 
B)  Their economies are typically export-oriented. 
C)  Microstates are often ethnically fragmented. 
D)  Their populations are growing rapidly. 
A)  They are unable to defend themselves against internal or external attack. 
B)  Their economies are typically export-oriented. 
C)  Microstates are often ethnically fragmented. 
D)  Their populations are growing rapidly.

Question 10

Which of the following distinguishes a nation from an ethnic group?

Accepted Answer

A)  a feeling of community 
B)  common culture 
C)  a desire to be politically separate 
D)  demographic characteristics 
A)  a feeling of community 
B)  common culture 
C)  a desire to be politically separate 
D)  demographic characteristics

Question 11

Which of the following exemplifies the multiple nation,multiple state problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Afghanistan 
B)  France 
C)  Quebec 
D)  Japan 
A)  Afghanistan 
B)  France 
C)  Quebec 
D)  Japan

Question 12

Which of the following is not necessarily a characteris­tic of a nation?

Accepted Answer

A)  culture 
B)  political unity 
C)  historical experience 
D)  demographic characteristics 
A)  culture 
B)  political unity 
C)  historical experience 
D)  demographic characteristics

Question 13

Some of the problems of state building in Africa can be attributed to ill-conceived colonial borders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Nationalism is seen as an obstacle to economic devel­opment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What are some of the positive aspects of nationalism? In your opinion,do the positive effects outweigh the negative?

Accepted Answer

The benefits of nationalism include the

Question 16

Approximately how many Americans live within the borders of the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  75 percent 
B)  85 percent 
C)  90 percent 
D)  99 percent 
A)  75 percent 
B)  85 percent 
C)  90 percent 
D)  99 percent

Question 17

Nationalism is being challenged by

Accepted Answer

A)  microstates. 
B)  fascism. 
C)  ethological behavior. 
D)  transnational orientations. 
A)  microstates. 
B)  fascism. 
C)  ethological behavior. 
D)  transnational orientations.

Question 18

Explain the different patterns by which states and nationalism can be formed.Discuss the differences between patterns in Europe and those in the postcolonial world.

Accepted Answer

The answer should identify that the domi

Question 19

Roughly what percent of the world's states have a land area less than that of Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 percent 
B)  4 percent 
C)  10 percent 
D)  28 percent 
A)  1 percent 
B)  4 percent 
C)  10 percent 
D)  28 percent

Question 20

List several benefits of nationalism.

Accepted Answer

Promotes democracy; encourages

Which of the following statements does not support the argument that nationalism promotes economic development?

Which of the following events/trends did not contribute to the growth of nationalism?

What are some of the problems associated with the lack of "fit" between nations and states?

In the United States,31% of the federal budget goes to foreign aid.

The authors suggests that nationalism has played

Since World War II,the number of states has

In Europe,which of the following generally existed first?

In the West,what event "set the stage" for the development of nationalism?

What is a primary shortcoming of microstates in an anarchic international system?

Which of the following distinguishes a nation from an ethnic group?

Which of the following exemplifies the multiple nation,multiple state problem?

Which of the following is not necessarily a characteristic of a nation?

Some of the problems of state building in Africa can be attributed to ill-conceived colonial borders.

Nationalism is seen as an obstacle to economic development.

What are some of the positive aspects of nationalism? In your opinion,do the positive effects outweigh the negative?

Approximately how many Americans live within the borders of the United States?

Nationalism is being challenged by

Explain the different patterns by which states and nationalism can be formed.Discuss the differences between patterns in Europe and those in the postcolonial world.

Roughly what percent of the world's states have a land area less than that of Los Angeles?

List several benefits of nationalism.

Thinking and Caring About World Politics

The Evolution of World Politics

Levels of Analysis and Foreign Policy

Globalization: the Alternative Orientation

Power, statecraft, and the National State: The Traditional Structure

Intergovernmental Organizations: Alternative Governance

International Law and Human Rights

Pursuing Security

National Economic Competition: The Traditional Road

International Economics: The Alternative Road

Preserving and Enhancing the Biosphere

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Exam 4: Nationalism: the Traditional Orientation

Which of the following statements does not support the argument that nationalism promotes economic development?

Which of the following events/trends did not contribute to the growth of nationalism?

What are some of the problems associated with the lack of "fit" between nations and states?

In the United States,31% of the federal budget goes to foreign aid.

The authors suggests that nationalism has played

Since World War II,the number of states has

In Europe,which of the following generally existed first?

In the West,what event "set the stage" for the development of nationalism?

What is a primary shortcoming of microstates in an anarchic international system?

Which of the following distinguishes a nation from an ethnic group?

Which of the following exemplifies the multiple nation,multiple state problem?

Which of the following is not necessarily a characteris­tic of a nation?

Some of the problems of state building in Africa can be attributed to ill-conceived colonial borders.

Nationalism is seen as an obstacle to economic devel­opment.

What are some of the positive aspects of nationalism? In your opinion,do the positive effects outweigh the negative?

Approximately how many Americans live within the borders of the United States?

Nationalism is being challenged by

Explain the different patterns by which states and nationalism can be formed.Discuss the differences between patterns in Europe and those in the postcolonial world.

Roughly what percent of the world's states have a land area less than that of Los Angeles?

List several benefits of nationalism.

Thinking and Caring About World Politics

The Evolution of World Politics

Levels of Analysis and Foreign Policy

Globalization: the Alternative Orientation

Power, statecraft, and the National State: The Traditional Structure

Intergovernmental Organizations: Alternative Governance

International Law and Human Rights

Pursuing Security

National Economic Competition: The Traditional Road

International Economics: The Alternative Road

Preserving and Enhancing the Biosphere

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Which of the following is not necessarily a characteristic of a nation?

Nationalism is seen as an obstacle to economic development.