AP Human Geography 4.1-4.3 Quiz

1. Which of the following groups represents a nation without a state?
A Kurds
B Israelis
C Turks
D Germans
E Albanians
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1. Which of the following groups represents a nation without a state?
A Kurds
B Israelis
C Turks
D Germans
E Albanians
A Kurds
2. Which of the following is an example of Balkanization?
A Greece
B Hungary
C Albania
D Yugoslavia
E Romania
D Yugoslavia
3. Based on the map, which of the following can be identified as a true statement about Northern Ireland?
A It is united with the rest of the island to form a sovereign nation-state.
B It forms its own sovereign nation-state predominately made up of the Irish ethnic group.
C It is a frontier that is not formally part of a state, but the United Kingdom claims the area.
D It is physically separate from the rest of the United Kingdom, a multinational state.
E It is a stateless nation, as the entire island of Ireland is under the control of the United Kingdom.
D It is physically separate from the rest of the United Kingdom, a multinational state.
Image: 3. Based on the map, which of the following can be identified as a true statement about Northern Ireland? A It is united with the rest of the island to form a sovereign nation-state. B It forms its own sovereign nation-state predominately made up of the Irish ethnic group. C It is a frontier that is not formally part of a state, but the United Kingdom claims the area. D It is physically separate from the rest of the United Kingdom, a multinational state. E It is a stateless nation, as the entire island of Ireland is under the control of the United Kingdom.
4. Some territories within the Russian Federation are characterized by concentrated populations of ethnic groups and these areas function as autonomous republics. Which of the following best explains the political relationship between the autonomous republics and the central government of Russia?
A The central government of Russia exerts complete control over the autonomous republics to counteract devolutionary pressures.
B The autonomous republics are able to function independently from the central government because of an abundance of natural resources.
C Russia is a multistate nation characterized by contested regional boundaries.
D The autonomous republics provide ethnic groups with some political control over their homelands while preserving Russia's territorial integrity.
E Russia is a unitary state characterized by many ethnic groups united within a single country.
D The autonomous republics provide ethnic groups with some political control over their homelands while preserving Russia's territorial integrity.
5. Which of the following best explains the effect of French language and culture on the federal state of Canada's political power?
A French language and culture act as a centripetal force throughout Canada as the majority of Canadians have English as a first language and the government uses both languages in official communications.
B As an expression of political power, the Canadian federal government restricts French language and culture from media and government proceedings.
C French language and culture act as centripetal forces and unify all of Canada's people and government into a single nation.
D French language and culture act as a centrifugal force in Canada because independence movements in Quebec have attempted to secede the province from Canada.
E Because French Canadians are spread across the country's provinces, the Canadian government implemented federal laws to create a common culture and language for all Canadians.
D French language and culture act as a centrifugal force in Canada because independence movements in Quebec have attempted to secede the province from Canada.
6. Historically, Iceland had only one period of human migration. The country has never been invaded and possesses a common culture and language. As a result, Iceland is regarded as a good example of which of the following concepts?
A Absolute monarchy
B Theocracy
C Constitutional monarchy
D Nation-state
E Exclave
D Nation-state
7. Which of the following best represents the concept of the nation-state in its internal cultural-political makeup and spatial organization?
A Iran
B South Africa
C Japan
D New Zealand
E Argentina
C Japan
8. Which of the following explains why Korea and Vietnam were viewed as shatterbelts during the Cold War?
A Korea and Vietnam were politically controlled by regional powers.
B Korea and Vietnam kept two political adversaries geographically separated.
C Korea and Vietnam fragmented into new states due to internal tensions.
D Korea and Vietnam tried to control land and sea areas around their states.
E Korea and Vietnam experienced conflict due to a dispute between global powers.
E Korea and Vietnam experienced conflict due to a dispute between global powers.
9. The map above shows the countries in Africa where private investors and foreign governments have leased farmland for large-scale commercial farming. Usually much of the food produced is bound for wealthier nations. This practice is an example of
A decolonization
B Pan-Africanism
C neocolonialism
D imperialism
E irredentism
C neocolonialism
Image: 9. The map above shows the countries in Africa where private investors and foreign governments have leased farmland for large-scale commercial farming. Usually much of the food produced is bound for wealthier nations. This practice is an example of A decolonization B Pan-Africanism C neocolonialism D imperialism E irredentism
10. Which of the following countries did NOT have a significant, long-lasting colonial presence in Africa after 1920 ?
A Germany
B Great Britain
C France
D Portugal
E Belgium
A Germany
11. Which of the following terms best describes the political entity of the Republic of Ireland? A Stateless nation B Multinational state C Nation-state D Autonomous region E Dependent territoryC Nation-state12. Which of the following best illustrates the geographical concept of the nation-state? A Canada B Russia C Belgium D Iceland E IndiaD Iceland13. Which of the following terms refers to an area of instability located between regions with opposing political and cultural values? A Rimland B Heartland C Shatter belt D Enclave E Gerrymandered areaC Shatter belt14. Which of the following terms identifies the type of regions shown in the dark gray-shaded areas on the map? A Functional regions B Urban regions C Physical regions D Vernacular regions E Semiautonomous regionsE Semiautonomous regions15. Based on the information in the map, what is the most likely outcome of the possible establishment of an independent Kurdistan for the Kurdish people? A The state of Turkey, seeking to connect areas with a substantial Kurdish population into an independent state, might take action against neighboring states. B The Kurdish people, seeking a state of their own with a majority Kurdish population, might secede from or rebel against the states labeled on the map. C The Kurdish people would have to migrate into a single country to gain a population majority and would struggle for control of the government. D In areas with a Kurdish majority population, Kurdish people are politically active among Turks, Iranians, Iraqis, and Syrians and would be able to win an election on a national vote to secede. E The countries shown on the map will cooperate and work together to address the political situation and needs of people in areas with a substantial Kurdish population.B The Kurdish people, seeking a state of their own with a majority Kurdish population, might secede from or rebel against the states labeled on the map.16. Examining the countries shown in white on the map of the former Yugoslavia, which of the following explains why the area would be referred to as a shatterbelt region? Look at the next flashcard for the 2nd image A The countries comprise a strategically positioned area and have unstable national governments. B The countries have an open-border policy and have abolished all passport and customs controls along their shared political boundaries. C The countries comprise a multiethnic culture region and have strong federal governments. D The countries are outside of the European Union but are inside of the European continent. E The countries are former communist states and remain allied with the Russia.A The countries comprise a strategically positioned area and have unstable national governments.17. Which of the following is an example of a shatterbelt region? A Eastern Europe B Western Europe C Siberia D South America E Southern AfricaA Eastern Europe18. Owing to their localized geography or their locations on islands or peninsulas, many small political entities such as those labeled on the political map of the world can be identified as A federal states B autonomous republics C multistate nations D nation-states E colonial territoriesD nation-states19. Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of a state? A A common language B An organized economy and circulation system C Political sovereignty D A permanent resident population E Defined boundariesA A common languageWhich of the following best explains the political pattern shown in the table? Picture is in collegeboard A The devolution of Yugoslavia occurred primarily along national lines, resulting in countries with a defined ethnic majority. B The breakup of Yugoslavia was the result of a civil war in which ethnic groups fought for control of the capital of Belgrade in Serbia. C The Balkanization of Yugoslavia resulted in the formation of new ethnic nationalities divided by differences in religion and language. D The dissolution of Yugoslavia resulted in some ethnic groups being aligned with capitalist Western Europe and others being aligned with communist Eastern Europe. E The downfall of Yugoslavia was a case of ethnic differences becoming a centripetal force in the formation of a multistate nation.A The devolution of Yugoslavia occurred primarily along national lines, resulting in countries with a defined ethnic majority.