Evolution of Political Patterns

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1

France is currently by far the biggest trading partner of Algeria, this is most accurately described as __________.

Neo-Colonialism

Imperialism

Devolution

Fragmentation

Gerrymandering

Explanation

Algeria was once a major colony of France and was under French control until the 1960s. Despite having achieved independence half a century ago the economy of Algeria remains closely tied to the economy of France. Whilst Algeria accounts for a little over one-percent of French trade (making it relatively insignificant to France), France accounts for a quarter of Algerian trade (making it extremely significant to Algeria). This form of economic control over a former colony is known as “Neo-colonialism.”

2

France is currently by far the biggest trading partner of Algeria, this is most accurately described as __________.

Neo-Colonialism

Imperialism

Devolution

Fragmentation

Gerrymandering

Explanation

Algeria was once a major colony of France and was under French control until the 1960s. Despite having achieved independence half a century ago the economy of Algeria remains closely tied to the economy of France. Whilst Algeria accounts for a little over one-percent of French trade (making it relatively insignificant to France), France accounts for a quarter of Algerian trade (making it extremely significant to Algeria). This form of economic control over a former colony is known as “Neo-colonialism.”

3

Which of the following is not an issue typically associated with colonialism?

Mass migration of colonized peoples into the colonizing country

Environmental degradation

Exploitation of indigenous peoples

Introduction of diseases into "virgin" territory

Explanation

Colonialism refers to the process by which one nation exercises near complete control over another country which they have settled and taken over. Often, the governing country uses the colony for its resources, taking what is useful without regard to the original inhabitants. This often leads to mistreatment of the original inhabitants, degradation of the local environment, and introduction of previously unknown diseases.

The correct answer is the opposite of what is typically expected in colonialism. The colony is usually the recipient of colonists from the colonizing country, not the other way around. Typically, there is a mass migration of people from the colonizing country into the colony. This helps to solidify control of the colony.

4

Which of the following is not an issue typically associated with colonialism?

Mass migration of colonized peoples into the colonizing country

Environmental degradation

Exploitation of indigenous peoples

Introduction of diseases into "virgin" territory

Explanation

Colonialism refers to the process by which one nation exercises near complete control over another country which they have settled and taken over. Often, the governing country uses the colony for its resources, taking what is useful without regard to the original inhabitants. This often leads to mistreatment of the original inhabitants, degradation of the local environment, and introduction of previously unknown diseases.

The correct answer is the opposite of what is typically expected in colonialism. The colony is usually the recipient of colonists from the colonizing country, not the other way around. Typically, there is a mass migration of people from the colonizing country into the colony. This helps to solidify control of the colony.

5

A country with more than one center of economic or political activity is referred to as a(n) __________.

multicore state

core-periphery

exclave

multinational state

Explanation

A state with more than one center of activity is a multicore state, identifiable from the meaning of the word "multicore"- "multi" (many) and "core" (center).

6

During the Cold War, Europe was divided into two international alliances. Western Europe, led by the United States, was part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Eastern Europe, led by the Soviet Union, was part of the __________.

Warsaw Pact

Trans-Siberian Treaty Organization

League of Nations

Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

Commonwealth of Independent States

Explanation

During the Cold War, Europe was divided into two ideological factions. In the West, the vast majority of states were capitalist and democratic and were led by the United States in an alliance known as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In the East, the majority of states were communist and autocratic and were led by the Soviet Union in an alliance known as the Warsaw Pact.

7

A country with more than one center of economic or political activity is referred to as a(n) __________.

multicore state

core-periphery

exclave

multinational state

Explanation

A state with more than one center of activity is a multicore state, identifiable from the meaning of the word "multicore"- "multi" (many) and "core" (center).

8

During the Cold War, Europe was divided into two international alliances. Western Europe, led by the United States, was part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Eastern Europe, led by the Soviet Union, was part of the __________.

Warsaw Pact

Trans-Siberian Treaty Organization

League of Nations

Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

Commonwealth of Independent States

Explanation

During the Cold War, Europe was divided into two ideological factions. In the West, the vast majority of states were capitalist and democratic and were led by the United States in an alliance known as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In the East, the majority of states were communist and autocratic and were led by the Soviet Union in an alliance known as the Warsaw Pact.

9

The term “Domino Theory” arose out of attempts at containment of __________ during the __________.

communism . . . Cold War

capitalism . . . Cold War

fascism . . . Great Depression

communism . . . Great Depression

theocracy . . . Great Depression

Explanation

The term “Domino Theory” is the idea that if communism is allowed to exist in one country, it will inevitably spread to the neighboring countries until they all fall “like dominoes.” The fear of the spread of communism and attempts to contain it were part of American foreign policy throughout the Cold War era. The term has since been used more liberally to describe the spread of political revolution from one country to the next, such as recently with ISIS in the Middle East.

10

The term “Domino Theory” arose out of attempts at containment of __________ during the __________.

communism . . . Cold War

capitalism . . . Cold War

fascism . . . Great Depression

communism . . . Great Depression

theocracy . . . Great Depression

Explanation

The term “Domino Theory” is the idea that if communism is allowed to exist in one country, it will inevitably spread to the neighboring countries until they all fall “like dominoes.” The fear of the spread of communism and attempts to contain it were part of American foreign policy throughout the Cold War era. The term has since been used more liberally to describe the spread of political revolution from one country to the next, such as recently with ISIS in the Middle East.

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