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Changing Geography: Changing Politics — Unit test Answers

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Which of the following areas has removed most restrictions on the movement of people between countries in its region?

A
Asia
B
Europe
C
North America
D
the Middle East
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According to the principle of self-determination, what is the only legitimate basis for the formation of a state?

A
the nation
B
patriotism
C
hereditary rule
D
inalienable rights
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Which of the following leaders is an example of an autocratic leader?

A
a prime minister
B
a president of a republic
C
a constitutional monarch
D
a dictator
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Which of the following is not a reason for Taiwan to consider itself independent and sovereign?

A
Taiwan has declared its independence from China.
B
China has recognized Taiwan’s independence.
C
The US and other countries have recognized Taiwan's independence.
D
Taiwan was founded as a separate state after WWII.
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The political cartoon above __________________________.

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A
supports European colonization
B
is critical of European colonization
C
supports American colonization
D
is critical of American colonization
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Which of the following statements best explains why more than half of all Europeans are bilingual?

A
European laws require people to be bilingual.
B
Europeans must speak English in addition to their native language to find work.
C
Bordering European countries share close economic and cultural ties.
D
Most European children come from families of mixed ethnicity.
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Commonwealths _______________________ .

A
only have ceremonial ties to their mother country
B
are involuntarily linked to a mother country
C
are not dependent upon their mother countries after gaining independence
D
are dependent upon their mother countries for defense and foreign policy issues
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Which of the following situations is the best example of a coup d'etat?

A
A king leaves the throne and passes leadership to his daughter.
B
A political party wins more seats in parliament after an election.
C
A candidate wins a popular election and becomes president.
D
A group of leaders forcefully overthrows the current government.
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The French Revolution influenced the development of the nation-state as it __________.

A
was influenced by the Russian Revolution
B
started the trend of the elimination of the hereditary monarchies throughout Europe
C
marked a shift in authority from the Church to independent rulers
D
gave kings and princes authority over religious matters
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Which stateless nation lives on territory that is part of Iran, Iraq, and Turkey?

A
the Kurds
B
the Palestinians
C
the Basques
D
the Serbs
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Which of the following difficulties would nations that are enclaves most likely face?

A
They are often geographically distant from their governing nations, making administration difficult.
B
Their border is controlled by another nation that could cut off access to trade in times of conflict.
C
They depend on another country for military protection and economic assistance.
D
Other independent states do not recognize their independence, even though they are self-governing.
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A quota allows an unlimited number of goods to pass between countries. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Why are enclaves or exclaves created? In a short paragraph, give an example to show you understand these two concepts.

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