Free Response Questions (College Board AP® Human Geography): Exam Questions

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Map of Africa showing colonial territories prior to World War I, colour-coded by colonial power: Portuguese, British, French, Belgian, German, Spanish, Italian.
African borders following the Berlin Conference

The map above displays the boundaries of the African states following the Berlin Conference of 1884. This was the result of European colonization of Africa, dividing the continent into sectors controlled by different European powers.

Describe the type of boundary seen in Africa as a result of the Berlin Conference

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Using the map, describe which countries were under French control following the Berlin Conference of 1884.

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Explain how an existing boundary becomes a relic boundary.

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Explain the process of decolonization.

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Explain ONE reason why the colonization by European powers in Africa caused African countries to lose their sovereignty.

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Explain ONE way that neocolonialism has affected countries in Africa

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 Explain ONE way that supranationalism can affect sovereignty.

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Short-term and long-term global risk rankings, including climate events, misinformation, armed conflict, and AI outcomes, by the World Economic Forum.
Table showing global risks

The concept of a nation state is at risk of many types of threats as illustrated in the graph above.

Define the concept of a nation state.

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Explain one reason why sovereignty is important to a nation state.

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Describe the role of technology in threatening sovereignty of a nation state.

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Using the graph, identify ONE short term risk to a nation state and explain its potential impact.

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Using the graph, identify ONE long term risk to a nation state and explain why it is a significant concern.

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Explain ONE way geopolitical risks can affect national security and economic stability.

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Explain the degree to which you agree with the long term global risks. (Response must indicate the degree [low, moderate, high] and provide an explanation.)

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