Which of the following correctly lists the usual hierarchy of political-administrative units in order from the largest

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to the smallest?
(A) Empire, county, province, nation-state
(B) Province, empire, nation-state, county
(C) Empire, nation-state, province, county
(D) County, nation-state, province, empire
(E) Empire, nation-state, county, province
2.
AMERICAN INDIAN RESERVATIONS, ALASKAN NATIVE CORPORATION LANDS, HAWAIIAN

HOME LANDS

Source: United States Department of the Interior
Which of the following terms identifies the type of regions shown in the dark gray-shaded areas on the map?
(A) Functional regions
(B) Urban regions
(C) Physical regions
(D) Vernacular regions
(E) Semiautonomous regions
3. Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of a state?

AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY Test Booklet

Classifying Political Entities DOL 4.1

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(A) A common language
(B) An organized economy and circulation system
(C) Political sovereignty
(D) A permanent resident population
(E) Defined boundaries

Answer 1

1. The correct answer for the hierarchy of political-administrative units from largest to smallest is: (C) Empire, nation-state, province, county.

2. The type of regions shown in the dark gray-shaded areas on the map (American Indian reservations, Alaskan Native Corporation lands, Hawaiian Home Lands) is best identified as: (E) Semiautonomous regions.

3. The option that is NOT part of the definition of a state is: (A) A common language.