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1
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A nation is defined by who?

A

Only by its people

2
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Define state

A

An internationally recognized political unit ruled by an established government

3
Q

How many states are there?

A

Around 200

4
Q

Define a centripetal force

A

A force that brings people together and promotes unity

5
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Define centrifugal force

A

A force that pulls members of a state apart

6
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Define a quasi-state

A

A territory that’s legally tied to another state but isn’t entirely independant

7
Q

What country near Russia and Ukraine is a quasi-state

A

Transnistria

8
Q

What country declared independence after the break-up of Yugoslavia

A

Kosovo

9
Q

Define microstate

A

States that are small in land area and/or population

10
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Define city-state

A

A sovereign state compromised only of a central city

11
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What is the largest landmass in the world that isn’t a sovereign state?

A

Antartica

12
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What does the Antarctic treaty do?

A

It reserves Antartica as a place to conduct science research station; restricts any military action or land claims

13
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What do people want in Antartica?

A

Its fresh water and mineral resources

14
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Is Taiwan a country?

A

It’s debatable; It’s most likely a quasi-state

15
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What’s an example of a nation-state?

A

Denmark, Japan, Iceland, Egypt

16
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What’s an example of a multinational state?

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UK, Russia, South Africa, India

17
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Is Ukraine a failed nation-state?

A

No, because there is both Russians and Ukrainians.