Political Entities and Nationalism Flashcard

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a state? Defined boundaries, Permanent population, Sovereignty over its territory, Cultural homogeneity, Recognition by other states

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Cultural homogeneity

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What significant political change occurred in Europe between 1648 and 1924? Options: The rise of multinational empires like Austria-Hungary, The establishment of the European Union, The abolition of monarchy in all European states, The consolidation of sovereign nation-states, The formation of stateless nations like the Kurds

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The consolidation of sovereign nation-states

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Which example best represents a stateless nation? Options: Japan, The Kurds, Greenland, Flanders, Puerto Rico

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The Kurds

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What distinguishes a nation-state from other political entities?

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It combines a sovereign state with a dominant cultural group.

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Which of the following best describes ethnic nationalism? A sense of unity based on shared citizenship, Loyalty to a state defined by territorial boundaries, Allegiance to a shared cultural, linguistic, or ethnic identity, Support for international organizations over national sovereignty, A form of nationalism that promotes global integration

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Allegiance to a shared cultural, linguistic, or ethnic identity

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What is the primary distinction between political nationalism and ethnic nationalism?

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Political nationalism is tied to territorial sovereignty, while ethnic nationalism is rooted in shared ancestry and culture.

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Which of the following is an example of a multistate nation? The Kurds, The Yoruba, Icelanders, Flanders, The Basques

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The Yoruba

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Why is Greenland not considered a fully sovereign state?

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It is governed by Denmark and lacks full sovereignty.

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Which of the following is an example of a semi-autonomous region? Flanders, Catalonia, Kurdistan, Quebec, Palestine

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Catalonia

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What historical agreement is often cited as the foundation of the modern state system?

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The Peace of Westphalia