Social 20-2 Vocabulary Unit 2 (Ch 5, 14,16)

An extension of land that surrounds nearly all continents and lies underwater

Armed forces sent by the United Nations or other international organizations to maintain peace by keeping enemies apart until a crisis is resolved through diplomacy and negotiation. They may use force only for self-defense

The interests of people of a nation; may include economic prosperity, security and safety, and policies that promote shared beliefs and values

A plan of action that guides a government’s decisions about its official relations with other countries.

A plan of action that has been deliberately chosen to guide or influence future decisions

Allowing armed forces sent by the United Nations or other international organizations to use force for reasons other than self-defence

Borrowing, adopting and adapting values from many cultures.

A plan of action that guides a government’s decisions about what to do within a country. In Canada, this may include changing federal laws, settling Aboriginal land claims, and spending tax revenues.

A militant group whose members believe that people should follow a strict Muslim code of behavior

The value of all goods and services produced in a country within a year