Chapter 8 Quiz Flashcards
A nation is defined by who?
Only by its people
Define state
An internationally recognized political unit ruled by an established government
How many states are there?
Around 200
Define a centripetal force
A force that brings people together and promotes unity
Define centrifugal force
A force that pulls members of a state apart
Define a quasi-state
A territory that’s legally tied to another state but isn’t entirely independant
What country near Russia and Ukraine is a quasi-state
Transnistria
What country declared independence after the break-up of Yugoslavia
Kosovo
Define microstate
States that are small in land area and/or population
Define city-state
A sovereign state compromised only of a central city
What is the largest landmass in the world that isn’t a sovereign state?
Antartica
What does the Antarctic treaty do?
It reserves Antartica as a place to conduct science research station; restricts any military action or land claims
What do people want in Antartica?
Its fresh water and mineral resources
Is Taiwan a country?
It’s debatable; It’s most likely a quasi-state
What’s an example of a nation-state?
Denmark, Japan, Iceland, Egypt
