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1
Which of the following best characterizes a nation?
A)It is a political entity distinguished by its governmental structure.
B)It is a tangible entity marked by geographically defined boundaries.
C)It is an intangible entity defined by individuals who are culturally and politically homogenous and who desire to control themselves politically.
D)It is an institution that has its historic roots in Rome.
2
An important psychological component of nationalism is the tendency of a group of people to
A)see themselves as different from other groups.
B)see themselves as quite similar to other groups.
C)want an external power to control their lives.
D)become anarchic in the absence of a strong state.
3
The idea that the sovereign nation-state should be the main object of the political loyalty of individuals is
A)patriotism.
B)xenophobia.
C)nationalism.
D)popular sovereignty.
4
Which of the following fragmented the Holy Roman Empire?
A)the emergence of the Roman Catholic Church
B)the crowning of Charlemagne as emperor
C)the use of Latin by local elites
D)the Protestant Reformation
5
In the view of classical liberals like Thomas Paine, what did nationalism lead to?
A)equality, democracy, and the destruction of empires
B)economic prosperity
C)authoritarianism
D)environmental degradation
6
Which of the following is not an example of a nation preceding a nation-state?
A)Germany
B)Italy
C)United States
D)Japan
7
Canada is an example of which "lack of fit" problem?
A)one state, no nations
B)one state, multiple nations
C)one nation, one nation-state
D)multiple nations, multiple states
8
Nationalism is beneficial for all of the following reasons except that it
A)promotes external aggression.
B)discourages imperialism.
C)promotes economic development.
D)promotes democracy.
9
Xenophobia is
A)seeing other groups as being different from one's own.
B)lending assistance to visiting foreigners.
C)the fear and dislike of foreigners.
D)extreme pride in one's country.
10
What is a primary shortcoming of microstates in an anarchic international system?
A)They are unable to defend themselves against internal or external attack.
B)Their economies are typically export-oriented.
C)Microstates are often ethnically fragmented.
D)Their populations are growing rapidly.





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