AP Human Geography Unit 4 Test Guaranteed A+
What is are some examples of compact states? ️️Poland, Rwanda
What is sovereignty?
Sovereignty refers to the authority of a state to govern itself and make decisions without interference
from outside forces. ️️
What is a nation-state?...
What is are some examples of compact states? ✔️✔️Poland, Rwanda
What is sovereignty?
Sovereignty refers to the authority of a state to govern itself and make decisions without interference
from outside forces. ✔️✔️
What is a nation-state?
A nation-state is a political entity in which a state’s boundaries coincide with the cultural boundaries of a
particular ethnic group or nation. ✔️✔️
Explain the concept of territoriality.
Territoriality is the attempt by individuals or groups to control a specific geographic area, often linked to
asserting dominance or ownership over that area. ✔️✔️
What is a nation?
A nation is a group of people who share common cultural characteristics, such as language, ethnicity, or
history. Unlike a state, a nation doesn’t always have a defined territory. ✔️✔️
What is a stateless nation?
A stateless nation is a group of people who identify as a nation but do not have an independent state of
their own, such as the Kurds or Palestinians. ✔️✔️
What does the term "multinational state" mean?
A multinational state refers to a state that contains multiple ethnic groups or nations with a history of
self-determination, such as Canada or Russia. ✔️✔️
What is devolution?
, Devolution is the process by which a central government grants powers to local or regional
governments, often to address ethnic, cultural, or regional demands. ✔️✔️
How do superimposed boundaries affect political geography?
Superimposed boundaries are those drawn by external forces (such as colonial powers) that often
ignore existing cultural, ethnic, or political divisions, leading to tensions or conflicts. ✔️✔️
What is gerrymandering?
Gerrymandering refers to the manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor one political party or
group over another. ✔️✔️
What is a federal state?
A federal state is a state in which power is divided between a central authority and regional or local
governments, as seen in countries like the United States or India. ✔️✔️
How do physical boundaries affect state boundaries?
Physical boundaries such as mountains, rivers, and deserts can serve as natural borders, influencing the
ease of establishing and defending state boundaries. ✔️✔️
What is the significance of the Heartland Theory?
The Heartland Theory, proposed by Halford Mackinder, suggests that the nation that controls the
central region of Eurasia (the heartland) would dominate global power. ✔️✔️
What does the term "centripetal force" mean in political geography?
A centripetal force refers to a factor that unites and strengthens a state, such as a common language,
national identity, or economic cooperation. ✔️✔️
What is the difference between an enclave and an exclave?
An enclave is a territory that is completely surrounded by another state, while an exclave is a part of a
state that is geographically separated from the main territory by another country. ✔️✔️
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