Geography and Political Boundaries Quiz

What is a natural boundary?

• A boundary created by treaties

• A boundary that follows physical geographic features

• A boundary that separates areas with cultural differences

• A boundary that follows straight lines

Which river forms the borders between several U.S. states?

• Yangtze River

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

What type of boundary was created when Britain partitioned India and created Pakistan?

• Natural boundary

• Geometric boundary

• Cultural boundary

• Economic boundary

Which countries have geometric boundaries that do not account for natural and cultural features?

• Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

• China, India, and Nepal

• France, Germany, and Italy

• Libya, Egypt, and Algeria

What event sped up California’s statehood?

• Construction of the transcontinental railroad

• Establishment of the first university

• Discovery of gold near Sacramento

• Signing of a treaty with Mexico

What is nationalism?

• A belief in loyalty and devotion to the nation or state

• A belief in the superiority of one's culture

• A belief in economic independence

• A belief in global cooperation

Which ethnic group is the fourth-largest in the Northeast and has distinct language, religion, and traditions?

• Arabs

• Kurds

• Turks

• Persians

What led to violent protests in Ukraine in November 2013?

• Establishing a new constitution

• Abandoning an agreement with the European Union

• Signing a treaty with NATO

• Joining the World Trade Organization

What is terrorism?

• A form of economic sanction

• A peaceful protest against government policies

• Any violent and destructive act committed to intimidate a large group of people or a government

• A diplomatic negotiation between countries

What is the main goal of the United Nations (UN)?

• Creating a common currency for all nations

• Promoting free trade among member countries

• Facilitating cooperation in international law, security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and world peace

• Establishing a single global government