Review for Vocab Unit 4

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What is the primary purpose of the African Union (AU)?

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To achieve greater unity and cooperation among African countries

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Which organization focuses on issues related to the Arctic region?

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Arctic Council

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Which organization is known for fostering economic and political cooperation among Southeast Asian countries?

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Association of Southeast Asian Nations

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Autonomous region

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A region with a degree of self-governance within a larger political entity

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Balkanization

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The division of a region into smaller, often hostile, units

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What was the Berlin Conference primarily concerned with?

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The division of Africa among European powers

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What is a geometric boundary?

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A boundary defined by straight lines or arcs

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What is a relict boundary?

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A boundary that no longer exists but still has an impact

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What is a superimposed boundary?

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A boundary that is imposed by an external power

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What is a subsequent boundary?

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A boundary that evolves as the cultural landscape changes