UNIT 4 APHG VOCABULARY QUIZS

Elongated States

• A state with a long narrow shape

• A state with a circular shape

• A state that is larger than average

• A state with multiple islands

Sovereignty

• Ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states.

• The process by which a state becomes a member of the United Nations.

• The right of a state to enter into treaties with other states.

• The ability of a state to influence global economic policies.

Colonies

• A territory governed by a foreign power

• A place directly controlled by a mother country.

• An independent nation

• A region with no governance

Frontier

• A zone far from the core of a territory that is difficult to control, and/or claimed by another state.

• A central area of governance and administration.

• A region known for its high population density and urban development.

• A boundary that is easily monitored and controlled.

Exclave

• A part of a country that is separated from the rest of the country and surrounded by foreign territory.

• A region that is entirely surrounded by water.

• A territory that is governed by a different country but is located within another country.

• A section of land that is owned by a foreign government.

Irredentism

• The policy of a state wishing to incorporate territory inhabited by people with ethnic or linguistic links to the country but that lies within a neighboring state.

• A movement advocating for the independence of a region based on ethnic identity.

• The practice of a state expanding its territory through military conquest.

• A diplomatic strategy to resolve territorial disputes peacefully.

Physical Boundary

• Boundary defined by a physical landmark like a river or a lake

• Boundary defined by political agreements

• Boundary that changes with the seasons

• Boundary that is invisible and based on cultural differences

Geometric Boundary

• Political boundaries defined by natural features such as rivers and mountains

• Political boundaries that are defined and delimited by straight lines, sometimes along lines of latitude or longitude

• Political boundaries that are based on cultural or ethnic divisions

• Political boundaries that change frequently based on political agreements

Demarcation

• Physically marking the border on the land

• Creating a legal document for land ownership

• Establishing a verbal agreement between parties

• Designing a map of the area

Buffer State

• A state that is neutral in conflicts

• A state located in between two rival states

• A state that has no military forces

• A state that is economically dependent on another state