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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were the first modern humans called?
(a) Neanderthals.
(b) Homo erectus.
(c) Cro-Magnons.
(d) Homo habilus.

2. When were the boundaries of nation-states in Africa drawn?
(a) When Europe colonized Africa.
(b) When developed countries began sending foreign aid to Africa.
(c) When World War II ended.
(d) When African countries became independent.

3. Which of the following is one of the characteristics of a nation-state?
(a) A people who wander from place to place as nomads.
(b) A people who speak the same language but live in different countries.
(c) A territory that is governed by several allied governments.
(d) A territory that exists within boundaries that can be drawn on a map.

4. What problem has historically been an issue between Canada and the United States?
(a) Acid rain.
(b) Mining.
(c) Immigration.
(d) Fishing rights.

5. What is the easiest way to trace how terrorist groups get funded?
(a) Follow the trail of bank transactions and internet contacts.
(b) Have agents infiltrate terrorist cells.
(c) Send marked American dollars to a terrorist group.
(d) Listen in on international phone calls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following countries was never colonized by Europe?

2. How many countries are there in the world?

3. What is the Triple Frontier?

4. Which of the following revolutions occurred during the time period in which the nation-state was becoming popular?

5. What issue has caused conflicts along the border between Germany and the Netherlands?

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