Question 1

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Japan is an excellent example of a nation-state.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true as Japan is considered a nation-state due to its homogeneous population, unique culture, and unified government.

Question 2

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Heart disease is not likely to influence the "Under age 5 mortality" indicator.

Accepted Answer

Heart disease is generally not a direct factor in under age 5 mortality, which is more influenced by infectious diseases, malnutrition, and neonatal conditions.

Question 3

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Geopolitics focuses on the interaction between power, territory, and space at different scales.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true.

Question 4

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -A nation-state is a relatively diverse cultural group with its own fully independent political territory.

Accepted Answer

homogeneous

Question 5

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -According to the core-periphery model, the richest nations in the world are mostly located in the Northern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

According to the core-periphery model, the richest nations in the world are mostly located in the Northern Hemisphere.

Question 6

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The process of defending a cultural system against offensive cultural expressions while promoting local cultural values is cultural nationalism.

Accepted Answer

Cultural nationalism refers to the process of defending a cultural system against offensive cultural expressions while promoting local cultural values.

Question 7

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Christianity and Islam are closely related to Judaism.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Christianity and Islam both originated from Judaism and share many beliefs and practices with Judaism.

Question 8

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Gross Domestic Product (GDP)measures the value of all final goods and services produced in a country.

Accepted Answer

The underlined statement is true. GDP does measure the value of all final goods and services produced in a country.

Question 9

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -An agreed-upon common language to facilitate communication on specific topics, such as business is called a language family.

Accepted Answer

lingua franca

Question 10

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -"Growth" and "development" are interchangeable terms.

Accepted Answer

are not

Question 11

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -A "bubble economy" is sustainable.

Accepted Answer

is not sustainable

Question 12

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Life expectancy is an indicator of social development.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. Life expectancy is often used as an indicator of a country's social development since it reflects the quality of healthcare, nutrition, and living standards.

Question 13

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Islam and Christianity are universalizing religions.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true as both Islam and Christianity are considered universalizing religions, meaning they aim to spread their beliefs and practices to all people, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or nationality.

Question 14

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -An ethnic religion remains identified with a specific national group.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true as ethnic religions are closely tied to a specific ethnic group or culture.

Question 15

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Hinduism and Judaism are universalizing religions.

Accepted Answer

ethnic

Question 16

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The Hindu religion is closely linked to Pakistan.

Accepted Answer

India

Question 17

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The distinctive form of a language that is associated with different regions is called a dialect.

Accepted Answer

The statement is already true.

Question 18

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -According to the core-periphery model, the United States is part of the periphery.

Accepted Answer

7 Economic Development

Question 19

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Decolonization refers to the process of a colony's gaining (or regaining)control over its territory and establishing a separate, independent government.

Accepted Answer

The underlined word "Decolonization" is correctly defined in the statement.

Question 20

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Kurds are an example of a nation-state.

Accepted Answer

nation without a state

Quiz 1: Diversity Amid Globalization