Question 1

Robert Sack's view of human territorial behavior implies an expression of control over space and time. This control is closely related to the concept of ________________

Accepted Answer

The concept of sovereignty refers to the legitimate control or authority of a state or government over a particular territory. Sack's view of territorial behavior implies that humans express control over space and time, which aligns with the idea of sovereignty. The other options (nationhood, colonialism, and warfare) may have some relationship to territorial behavior but do not fully capture the notion of control over space and time.

Question 2

The Peace of Westphalia ____________

Accepted Answer

The Peace of Westphalia marked the beginning of the modern state of Europe by ending the Thirty Years' War and establishing the principle of state sovereignty.

Question 3

When not all people within a state identify with the dominant sense of nationality,movements for separation of nation and territory may arise. For example the ______ in ________.

Accepted Answer

The Basques in Spain have a distinct cultural identity and language, and there has been a long-standing movement for Basque separatism. The English in Great Britain, the Walloons in Belgium, and the Irish in Ireland also have cultural differences, but the level of separatist movements is not as significant as that of the Basques.

Question 4

Yugoslavia was a prime example of a ________________

Accepted Answer

Yugoslavia was a multi-nation state, as it was composed of multiple ethnic groups and nationalities, including Serbs, Croats, Slovenes, Bosniaks, Montenegrins, and Macedonians, among others. These different groups often had competing interests and desires for self-determination, which ultimately led to the dissolution of Yugoslavia in the 1990s.

Question 5

The rise of the modern state idea,where territory defined society rather than society defining territory,swept through Europe in the ________________

Accepted Answer

The rise of the modern state idea, where territory defined society rather than society defining territory, is most closely associated with the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, which marked the end of the Thirty Years' War in Europe. This period in the 1600s laid the groundwork for the concept of sovereign states with defined territorial boundaries.

Question 6

The emergence of a global capitalistic economy began to develop about ________________

Accepted Answer

The emergence of a global capitalistic economy began to develop around 1450, during the period of European expansion and exploration, which led to the establishment of trade routes and the integration of economies from different parts of the world. This period marked the beginning of capitalism and the growth of mercantilism as a dominant economic system.

Question 7

The promotion of the acquisition of wealth through plunder,colonization,and the protection of home industries and foreign markets during Europe's rebirth was called ________________

Accepted Answer

The promotion of the acquisition of wealth through plunder, colonization, and the protection of home industries and foreign markets was the main objective of mercantilism. Mercantilism was the dominant economic theory during the rebirth of Europe. Imperialism and neo-imperialism are broader terms that refer to the expansionist policies of a country, while new colonialism refers to a resurgence of colonization in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Question 8

Wallerstein's views expressed in world systems theory hold that the global integrating force has been ________________

Accepted Answer

According to Wallerstein's world systems theory, capitalism is the global integrating force that shapes the world economy and maintains the dominance of core countries over peripheral and semi-peripheral ones.

Question 9

One of the most powerful impacts of colonialism was the construction of global order characterized by great differences in ________________

Accepted Answer

Colonialism led to the construction of a global order characterized by great differences in economic and political power. European powers established colonies in Africa, Asia, and the Americas to extract resources and establish markets. This led to the development of colonial economies that relied on the exploitation of local populations and resources. The resulting economic and political power imbalances have persisted to this day and have been a major driver of global inequality.

Question 10

In The Territorial Imperative,Robert Ardery argued that humans are concerned with ________________

Accepted Answer

In The Territorial Imperative, Robert Ardery argued that humans, much like other animal species, are concerned with collecting and securing territory. He claimed that this innate desire for territorial expansion and protection played a significant role in human evolution and behavior.

Question 11

The present number of countries and territories in the world is around

Accepted Answer

According to the United Nations, there are currently 195 recognized independent states in the world, making D the most accurate answer. However, the number could fluctuate based on factors such as political changes and territorial disputes. Additionally, there are multiple territories and dependencies that are not considered independent states but still may have some level of autonomy or international recognition.

Question 12

Which is an example of a stateless-nation?

Accepted Answer

Kurds are an example of a stateless nation as they have a distinct cultural and ethnic identity, but no independent sovereign state of their own. They are spread across Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and Iran.

Question 13

The highly uneven distribution of economic and political power that developed from colonialism was due to the concentration of wealth brought to ________________

Accepted Answer

The wealth from colonialism was primarily concentrated in Europe, as European powers were the main colonizers and beneficiaries of the resources and wealth extracted from their colonies.

Question 14

The European state idea spread throughout the world through ________________

Accepted Answer

The European state idea spread throughout the world primarily through European colonialism, as European powers established their own forms of government and social organization in the territories they colonized. This led to the spread of European-style states and governmental systems across much of the globe, particularly in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Question 15

Most ________ states gained independence after 1940.

Accepted Answer

The process of decolonization in Africa began after World War II, and most African states gained independence after 1940.

Question 16

What ultimately proved to be the undoing of monarchical absolutism and its system of patronage during Europe's rebirth?

Accepted Answer

The growing economic power of merchants played a significant role in the undoing of monarchical absolutism and its system of patronage. As merchants became more powerful and their wealth increased, they began to demand more political power and representation. This led to the rise of republics and democracy, which were opposed to the absolutist model of government. In addition, the growth of capitalism and the expansion of trade and commerce also weakened the power of the monarchy and made the patronage system less effective.

Question 17

At the global scale,political geographers study the spatial manifestations of political processes expressed in the organization of territories with permanent population,defined territory and a government. These spatial units are called

Accepted Answer

While countries and regions also have permanent populations and defined territories, they may not necessarily have a government. The concept of a nation is more closely related to cultural identity rather than political organization. Therefore, the spatial units studied by political geographers are typically referred to as states.

Question 18

Kurdistan _______________.

Accepted Answer

Kurdistan is a stateless nation, meaning it does not have its own recognized independent government or sovereignty. It spans across parts of Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Syria, and the Kurdish people have long sought autonomy and recognition as a nation-state. However, official recognition has not been granted by the international community. There is no governing power of Kurdistan by Russia or Israel.

Question 19

The Peace of Westphalia is the seminal moment in the emergence of the European state.This marked the end of ________________

Accepted Answer

The Peace of Westphalia marked the end of the Thirty Years War, a devastating conflict that had ravaged Central Europe from 1618 to 1648. The treaty was signed on October 24, 1648, in the German city of Münster, and it established a range of new political and legal norms that would shape the development of Europe and the world for centuries to come. Among other things, the Peace of Westphalia recognized the sovereignty of individual states and the right to self-determination, which would pave the way for the emergence of the modern nation-state system.

Question 20

The dominating colonial influence in Libya,Eritrea,Ethiopia and Somalia was ___________

Accepted Answer

Italy was the dominating colonial influence in Libya, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia. Italy colonized Libya in 1911, followed by Eritrea and Somalia in 1889 and 1905 respectively. Italy also colonized Ethiopia from 1936 to 1941.

Quiz 8: Political Geography