What is a “Developed” Country? Crash Course Geography

The video explores the concept of development, its historical ties to colonialism, and how it is measured. It highlights the uneven distribution of wealth and resources, particularly in the MENA region, and critiques traditional economic metrics. Alternative development metrics like the Human Development Index and Gender Inequality Index are discussed. The video concludes by emphasizing the need to rethink development in the context of global challenges like climate change and colonial legacies.

What is the significance of the MENA region in terms of historical power and wealth?

• It was powerful even before oil became valuable.

• It has always been a poor region.

• It is only known for its oil reserves.

• It has no historical significance.

How did European colonizers justify taking resources from their colonies?

• By labeling their colonies as backward.

• By describing their colonies as advanced.

• By stating their colonies were overpopulated.

• By claiming their colonies were too wealthy.

What is one reason the UAE has a strong economy?

• It relies solely on agriculture.

• It has a free-market economy and oil resources.

• It has no natural resources.

• It has a history of isolation.

Why might GDP not be the best measure of a country's development?

• It focuses solely on environmental factors.

• It only measures happiness.

• It ignores social and physical health.

• It measures only the population size.

What is a key focus of postcolonialism in development?

• Focusing on economic metrics only.

• Critiquing Eurocentric labels and promoting resource access.

• Promoting colonial narratives.

• Ignoring political and social factors.

What is the Human Development Index (HDI) used for?

• Measuring only economic wealth.

• Determining a country's population size.

• Assessing a country's military strength.

• Evaluating quality of life and social health.

What is a challenge in defining development in the 2020s?

• Focusing only on economic growth.

• Relying solely on historical data.

• Finding a universally accepted definition.

• Ignoring environmental sustainability.

Why is it important to rethink development strategies globally?

• To maintain current economic practices.

• To ignore social and environmental factors.

• To address climate change and colonial legacies.

• To focus only on industrial growth.

What does the term 'global north vs global south' fail to address?

• Geographical location.

• Cultural differences.

• Historical significance.

• Economic potential.

What is a potential consequence of failing to recognize multiple ways a country can be developed?

• It causes harm and misrepresentation.

• It simplifies international relations.

• It ensures economic equality.

• It promotes global harmony.