Political Geography | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

English 42 Public

Political Geography Review

Study Slideshow

What is a micro state?

A nation / state that occupies very little space on Earth. Most are island nations.

5

Define sovereignty.

Ability of a state to govern its territory free from control if its internal affairs by other states.

10

Rwanda is an example of this type of shape in terms of nations / states.

Compact

10

The Gambia is an example of this type of shape of a nation / state.

Elongated

10

Namibia is an example of this type of shape of a nation / state.

Prorupted

10

Italy and Vatican City would be an example of this type of nation / state.

Perforated

10

Indonesia would be an example of this type of shape of nation / state.

Fragmented

10

What is a landlocked state and what challenges do they face (give an example of a landlocked state).

A state that is completely surrounded by land (no direct access to a sea). Answers will vary.

15

What political concept does this image represent and explain.

Gerrymandering / redrawing political districts to favor one party over another.

15

What is devolution?

Transfer of power from the central government to regional governments in a state.

15

What are supranational organizations and give at least two examples.

union in which the power and influence of members transcend national boundaries or interests to share in decision making and vote on issues concerning all

15

MacKinder and Spkyman's theory argue that those who control this region could potentially dominate the world due to vast control of heartland.

Eurasia / and the land around it that borders the coast

25

What is a shatterbelt and give an example.

a region caught between stronger colliding external cultural-political forces, under persistent stress, and often fragmented by aggressive rivals

20

What is a geometric boundary?

Lines of longitude / latitude

10

What is a physical boundary and give an example.

Natural features that divide areas (mountains, rivers, etc.)

5

What is an antecedent boundary?

This is a prehistoric boundary that existed before states developed (mountains, rivers, etc.)

15