What Holds a Country Together or Tears it Apart? Crash Course Geography

The video explores the concepts of centripetal and centrifugal forces in geography, using figure skating as an analogy. It delves into geopolitics, examining how states maintain stability and power. Costa Rica is highlighted as a stable state, while Venezuela faces economic and political challenges. Historical geopolitical theories, such as containment theory during the Cold War, are discussed. The rise of populism and nationalism is analyzed, showing their impact on global politics and state stability.

In the metaphor of figure skating, what does the skater in the center represent in terms of state stability?

• Centripetal force

• Centrifugal force

• Frictional force

• Gravitational force

What is the term used to study international relationships across space?

• Geology

• Geocaching

• Geography

• Geopolitics

Which country is highlighted as a stable state due to its democratic republic and strong infrastructure?

• Venezuela

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Costa Rica

What is a major factor contributing to Venezuela's economic instability?

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Oil dependency

• Technology

What external force is mentioned as a cause of tension in Venezuela?

• Technological advancements

• Cultural diversity

• Economic sanctions

• Natural disasters

What geopolitical conflict is associated with the concept of containment theory?

• World War I

• World War II

• Cold War

• Vietnam War

What economic system is characterized by public ownership and communal control?

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Feudalism

• Mercantilism

What ideology claims to express the will of the people against an oppressive enemy?

• Nationalism

• Populism

• Liberalism

• Conservatism

What is a potential negative outcome of nationalism in multinational states?

• Increased tourism

• Divisive chaos

• Economic growth

• Cultural unity

What combination of ideologies has led to more authoritarianism in the early 2000s?

• Anarchism and communism

• Populism and nationalism

• Socialism and capitalism

• Liberalism and conservatism