Describe two political or cultural consequences of superimposed boundaries in africa.

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The European empires in Africa are guilty of creating states using __________, something that has led to widespread unrest and instability in the decades since the end of colonialism.

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Correct answer:

superimposed boundaries

Explanation:

When the European empires were dividing up Africa into colonies, and later into independent states, they created “superimposed boundaries.” “Superimposed boundaries” are political barriers drawn in an area with complete disregard for the cultural, religious, and ethnic divisions within the people living there. It occurred frequently in Africa as the era of colonialism came to an end and the European powers created independent nations recklessly, without paying attention to the cultural divisions already in existence in the region.

Antarctica is claimed by __________.

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many different countries, none of whom have much legitimacy

the World Heritage Organization, who wants to deter claims being made by competing nations

only The United Kingdom, Norway, and Argentina

Russia, which has established bases all over the continent

the United Nations, who administers it on behalf of the world

Correct answer:

many different countries, none of whom have much legitimacy

Explanation:

Antarctica is not owned by any sovereign nation, but many different countries around the world have claimed all or part of the territory in their recent history. Some of the biggest claims have been made by Norway, Russia, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Argentina, but none of these claims are internationally respected or accepted.

Hadrian’s Wall, in the United Kingdom, is an example of a(n) __________.

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Correct answer:

relic boundary

Explanation:

Hadrian’s Wall once served as the final frontier of the far northern reaches of the Roman Empire. It separated civilized Britons from the barbarian Picts and Gauls. In the years since it’s significance as a political boundary has waned and it is now located entirely within the territory of England. Because it is no longer a political boundary, but once was, it is called a “relic boundary.”

In a theocracy __________.

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religious law is the highest law of the land

one person rules without any toleration of dissent or sedition

a small group of people have control over the government

the constitution is not codified, but merely theoretical

the people elect representatives to represent their interests in government

Correct answer:

religious law is the highest law of the land

Explanation:

In a theocracy the government is presumed to be divinely ordained by God. The highest law of the land is the law of God (in whatever that state’s religion is). Theocracies were more common in the past, but many still exist in the world today. And, many more countries which are nominally democracies or autocracies nonetheless have elements of theocracy.

Which of these countries or regions is currently considered a commonwealth territory under the control of the United States?

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Puerto Rico

Explanation:

Puerto Rico came into American possession in 1898, following American victory over the Spanish in the Spanish-American War. For a time it was administered as a territory of the United States; however, in the 1950s its status was changed to that of a commonwealth territory. The meaning of this is controversial and often debated, but it essentially means that Puerto Rico retains autonomy in some areas but is under the control of the American government in other areas.

This territory, sometimes referred to as an independent nation and sometimes considered part of China, is often called “Chinese Taipei” for political reasons.

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Explanation:

Taiwan is an island off the coast of mainland China. In 1949, following his defeat in the Chinese Civil War, the nationalist Chiang Kai-Shek established his democratic China in Taiwan. For almost three decades this was the China that was recognized by most of the western world, whereas communist mainland China was considered illegitimate. Following the normalization of relations between China and the west in the wake of the death of Mao Zedong mainland China became recognized as the “real and legitimate” China. Taiwan exists in a kind of grey area in the minds of many people, although is considered part of China by the mainland Chinese government. It is called “Chinese Taipei” by many western governments out of a sort of diplomatic necessity.

A primary differentiation between a state and a nation is that a state is a __________.

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fixed geographic item, whereas a nation is not linked to a territory.

product of history, whereas a nation is a product of people.

mutable concept, whereas a nation is permanent.

political abstract, whereas a nation is a human group.

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political abstract, whereas a nation is a human group.

Explanation:

Let's begin with separate definitions of the two entities. A state is similar to a country, in that it is a sovereign, bounded territory with its own government. Meanwhile a nation is a group of people with a shared culture and history. Neither is permanent, since a state can change its borders, and a nation can adjust its identity. Furthermore, nationhood is often tied powerfully to a piece of land, just as much as a state. Similarly, a state as much a product of history and people as a nation is. Thus the best description is the closest to our primary definitions: that a state is a political determination of sovereignty defined by its boundaries, while a nation is defined by its people.

Which of the following was not a significant factor in the dissolution of the former Yugoslavia?

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Religious differences between constituent states

International invasions to the capital of Belgrade

Political favoritism for certain regions and states

Paramilitary activities by nationalist groups

Linguistic differences between constituent states

Correct answer:

International invasions to the capital of Belgrade

Explanation:

The breakup of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s was fueled by both the collapse of Yugoslavia's communist regime and the many divisions between the various constituent states. Ethnic, linguistic, and religious differences had been problematic under communist rule, but exploded after the dissolution of the communist state thanks to new paramilitary, nationalist organizations. International groups were slow to respond to the multilayered crisis, as many outside organizations saw it as a series of civil wars.

The Abyei dispute arose between which of the following two nations or entities?

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The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

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Sudan and South Sudan

Explanation:

The Abyei dispute arose between Sudan and South Sudan and involves an oil-rich area of land on the border of the two nations. The Kashmir dispute arose between Pakistan and India, while the Cyprus dispute arose between Turkey and Greece.

The division or fragmentation of a larger state due to disputes amongst different ethnicities in its population is commonly referred to as __________.

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Correct answer:

balkanization

Explanation:

Balkanization is a term used to describe the division or fragmentation of a larger state due to disputes amongst different ethnicities in its population. The term derives its name from the division of the Balkan peninsula in the nineteenth century.

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