Political Geography
Which of the following is the MOST direct example of a historical event shaping current political boundaries?
The Treaty of Versailles after WWI redrawing the map of Europe.
The creation of the European Union (EU) leading to reduced border significance.
Decolonization movements in Africa and Asia creating new independent states.
The spread of Western fashion influencing cultures worldwide.
Which of the following is a valid critique of the Organic Theory in modern geopolitics?
It accurately predicts the behavior of modern states.
It justifies aggressive expansionism and ignores international law.
It promotes peaceful cooperation between nations.
It explains the rise of supranational organizations.
How do economic factors MOST directly influence border disputes?
By shaping cultural identities within a nation.
Through the distribution of resources and trade routes.
By influencing social movements and nationalism.
Through the creation of international treaties and alliances.
Which of the following BEST defines national boundaries?
The limits of a city's jurisdiction.
The divisions of power within a country.
The limits of a country's sovereignty.
Areas with specific legal or regulatory frameworks.
How do special purpose boundaries MOST significantly impact political landscapes?
By promoting cultural exchange and integration.
By limiting access and establishing special jurisdictions.
By encouraging free trade and economic cooperation.
By fostering a sense of national identity and unity.
What was the historical significance of the Heartland Theory during the Cold War?
It justified the United States' policy of containment against the Soviet Union.
It promoted cooperation between the East and West.
It led to the formation of the European Union.
It encouraged the spread of communism worldwide.
How does increased trade MOST directly impact state sovereignty in the context of globalization?
It strengthens state control over economic policies.
It makes national borders less relevant for economic activity.
It increases state revenue through tariffs and taxes.
It promotes cultural homogeneity within states.

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What is the core idea of the Organic Theory in political geography?
States are like living organisms that need to grow and expand to survive.
The coastal areas of Eurasia are key to world power.
The spread of communism is inevitable.
The world is divided into core and periphery regions.
According to Mackinder's Heartland Theory, which geographical area is MOST crucial for global power?
The coastal regions of Europe.
Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
The continent of Africa.
The islands of Southeast Asia.
Which statement BEST defines the Domino Theory?
If one country falls to communism, neighboring countries will also fall.
Control of the seas is essential for global dominance.
States must expand their territory to survive.
The world is divided into core and periphery nations.