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AP human geo questions
chapter 8
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Geography
10th Grade
02/09/2012

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Why do boundaries between states cause problems?
Definition
when the boundaries of states do not coincide with the boundaries of ethnicities
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Why do states cooperate with each other?
Definition
to form military alliances or to promote economic growth
Term
Give an example of a state in late 20th century Europe.
Definition
United Kingdom
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Give an example of a state in late 20th century Middle East.
Definition
Saudi Arabia
Term
What year were the united nations established?
Definition
1945
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Which type of gerrymandering is most common in the United States?
Definition
stacked vote
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What is the purpose of the United Nations?
Definition
provides a forum where virtually all states of the world can meet and vote on issues without resorting to war
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What states were the two super-powers after in WWII?
Definition
the united states and soviet union
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What were the two super-power controlled military alliances during the Cold War?
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NATO and the War Saw Pack
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