Core, Periphery, Semi-Periphery

What is periphery?

• The lesser developed part of an area

• The more developed part of an area

• The partially developed part of an area

• Where industry is at

What is semi-periphery?

• Capitalist countries

• The areas that are industrializing

• The areas that are farming more

• The areas that are going more into business

Define core

• The center-most area of a country

• Center of economic and cultural power

• Where the middle class, somewhat educated live

• Where the rich, higher educated, and more tech live

What country is an example of a semi-periphery?

• Ethiopia

• United States of America

• Iran

• Germany

What is an example of a periphery country?

• Canada

• Congo

• Mexico

• France

How does a country go from periphery status to semi-periphery status?

• Start investing in other countries

• Go back to farming

• Start industrializing

Which of the following people does the core of an area typically have?

• The middle-class and the rich

• The middle-class

• The rich

• The rich and the poor

Which of the following countries is not an example of a periphery country?

• Bangladesh

• China

• Rwanda

• Nigeria

What is the core city of the USA?

• Chicago

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Dallas

Which is not an example of a semi-periphery country?

• India

• China

• Madagascar

• Indonesia