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WorksheetsAP Human Geography Unit 3 (Political Geography)
Total questions: 88
Worksheet time: 44mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Annexation
a)
the formal act of acquiring something (especially territory) by conquest or occupation
b)
boundaries that follow geometric patterns
c)
the process of redrawing legislative boundaries for the purpose of benefiting the political party in power (usually used to turn "too close to call" states into a party's favor)
d)
Afrikaans for apartness, the segregation of blacks in South Africa 1948-1994; created to keep the white minority in power and allow them to have almost total control over the black majority
2.
Antartica
a)
the southernmost continent in the world; has no permanent residents and doesn't belong to any country
b)
a political philosophy in which a group is bound together with a governing representative head; the system in which the power to govern is shared between the national and state governments
c)
the formal act of acquiring something (especially territory) by conquest or occupation
d)
an area of instability between regions with opposing political and cultural values
3.
Apartheid
a)
groups with no such state of inhabitance, such as the Kurds
b)
Afrikaans for apartness, the segregation of blacks in South Africa 1948-1994; created to keep the white minority in power and allow them to have almost total control over the black majority
c)
an independent country that is very small in area and population
d)
defining the boundary itself
4.
Balkanization
a)
the idea that if one land in a region came under the influence of Communists, then more would follow in a domino effect; used by successive United States administrations during the Cold War to justify American intervention around the world
b)
Afrikaans for apartness, the segregation of blacks in South Africa 1948-1994; created to keep the white minority in power and allow them to have almost total control over the black majority
c)
a nation that doesn't fall under any state, such as Kurdistan
d)
the political term used when referring to the breakup of a region or country into smaller regions or countries i.e. Yugoslavia was broken up in to six countries between 1989 and 1992
5.
Border Landscape (Exclusionary)
a)
dispute over management of a boundary
b)
a new apportionment (especially a reallotment of congressional seats in the United States on the basis of census results)
c)
to keep people out, i.e. the border between the U.S. and Mexico
d)
the doctrine that a region should be controlled by the country to which they are ethnically or historically related
6.
Border Landscape (Inclusionary)
a)
the attempt by a country to establish settlements and impose political and economic control and principles
b)
an area of instability between regions with opposing political and cultural values
c)
principle city in a state or country
d)
to facilitate trade and movement, i.e. the U.S.-Canada border
7.
Boundary Disputes (Defintional)
a)
a country lying between two more powerful countries that are hostile to each other, i.e. Mongolia between China and Russia
b)
Afrikaans for apartness, the segregation of blacks in South Africa 1948-1994; created to keep the white minority in power and allow them to have almost total control over the black majority
c)
dispute over language issues
d)
an attitude that unifies people and enhances support for the state
8.
Boundary Disputes (Locational)
a)
dispute over where a boundary is placed
b)
a fundamental aspect of human behavior; refers to the need to lay claim to the spaces we occupy and the things we own; relates to the need for self-identity and freedom of choice
c)
a nation that doesn't fall under any state, such as Kurdistan
d)
regulated trade and colonization in Africa; formalized the scramble to gain colonies in Africa and set up boundaries for each country's colonies
9.
Boundary Disputes (Operational)
a)
dispute over management of a boundary
b)
early 20th century theory that claimed whichever state controlled the resource-rich "heartland" of Eastern Europe could eventually dominate the world. It would suggest that not the UK (an ocean-based empire), but Russia (which was becoming communist) would be in position to achieve this dominance
c)
a war between ethnic groups often as a result of ethnic nationalism or fight over natural resources; often includes genocide
d)
the ability of a government to determine their own course of their own free will
10.
Boundary Disputes (Allocational)
a)
dispute over who owns the resources
b)
loyalty to the interests of a particular region
c)
a fundamental aspect of human behavior; refers to the need to lay claim to the spaces we occupy and the things we own; relates to the need for self-identity and freedom of choice
d)
an approach to dividing and creating boundaries at the mid-point between two places
11.
Boundary Origin (Relic)
a)
groups with no such state of inhabitance, such as the Kurds
b)
the attempt by a country to establish settlements and impose political and economic control and principles
c)
old political boundaries that no longer exist as international borders, but that have left an enduring mark on the local cultural or environmental geography
d)
the idea that if one land in a region came under the influence of Communists, then more would follow in a domino effect; used by successive United States administrations during the Cold War to justify American intervention around the world
12.
Boundary Origin (Antecedent)
a)
the attempt by a country to establish settlements and impose political and economic control and principles
b)
decolonization is the movement of American/European colonies gaining independence; some were peaceful struggles while others became violent
c)
a boundary line established before an area is populated
d)
the southernmost continent in the world; has no permanent residents and doesn't belong to any country
13.
Boundary Origin (Subsequent)
a)
"reason for being"; suggests a degree of rationalization, as "The claimed reason for the existence of something or someone"
b)
a political philosophy in which a group is bound together with a governing representative head; the system in which the power to govern is shared between the national and state governments
c)
a boundary line established after an area has been populated that considered the social and cultural characteristics of the area
d)
the act of coming together again
14.
Boundary Origin (Superimposed)
a)
boundary that is imposed on the cultural landscape, ignoring pre-existing cultural patterns (typically a colonial boundary)
b)
a boundary line established before an area is populated
c)
a country or part of a country mostly surrounded by the territory of another country or wholly lying within the boundaries of another country
d)
the collapse of the USSR because Socialism failed economically, outside opposition (Capitalist countries) and Nationalism within the republics, competition with the West (They wanted equality with USA, but had no money), and party officials were killed for personal gain, weakening the party
15.
Boundary Process
a)
defining the boundary itself
b)
the study that analyzes geography, history and social science with reference to international politics; examines the political and strategic significance of geography, where geography is defined in terms of the location, size, and resources of places
c)
intolerance against another's religious beliefs or practices, usually resulting in war, i.e. Israel-Palestine, Roman Takeovers, Muslim conquests, and the Crusades
d)
principle city in a state or country
16.
Boundary Process (Delimitaion)
a)
an internal organization of a state that places most power in the hands of central government officials
b)
the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
c)
a supranational and intergovernmental union of 27 democratic member states of Europe; covers most areas of public policy, from economic policy to foreign affairs, defense, agriculture and trade; the largest political and economic entity on the European continent, with around 500 million people and an estimated GDP of US$13.4 trillion
d)
drawing it on a map
17.
Boundary Process (Demarcation)
a)
the doctrine that a region should be controlled by the country to which they are ethnically or historically related
b)
an area of instability between regions with opposing political and cultural values
c)
setting up a physical boundary
d)
a symbolically relocated capital city, usually because of either economic or strategic reasons; sometimes used to integrate outlying parts of a country into the state
18.
Boundary Type (Ethnographic)
a)
a war between ethnic groups often as a result of ethnic nationalism or fight over natural resources; often includes genocide
b)
borders that follow cultural traits such as boundaries or religion
c)
a state's physical shape
d)
the different voting districts that make up local, state, and national regions
19.
Boundary Type (Geometric)
a)
a symbolically relocated capital city, usually because of either economic or strategic reasons; sometimes used to integrate outlying parts of a country into the state
b)
boundaries that follow geometric patterns
c)
to keep people out, i.e. the border between the U.S. and Mexico
d)
countries that have high levels of development, a capacity at innovation and a convergence of trade flows
20.
Boundary Type (Natural)
a)
the maritime fringe of a country or continent
b)
the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
c)
any dispute over land ownership
d)
boundaries that follow a feature of the landscape
21.
Buffer State
a)
a country lying between two more powerful countries that are hostile to each other, i.e. Mongolia between China and Russia
b)
the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
c)
a type of receiving state which is the target of many immigrants; popular because of the economy, political freedom, and opportunity i.e. the USA
d)
a state whose population possesses a substantial degree of cultural homogeneity and unity
22.
Capital
a)
principle city in a state or country
b)
a political philosophy in which a group is bound together with a governing representative head; the system in which the power to govern is shared between the national and state governments
c)
groups with no such state of inhabitance, such as the Kurds
d)
a state that encompasses a very small land area
23.
Centrifugal
a)
decolonization is the movement of American/European colonies gaining independence; some were peaceful struggles while others became violent
b)
principle city in a state or country
c)
religious, political, economic, conflict, etc. that causes disunity in a state
d)
a religious conflict between Israel and Palestine
24.
Centripetal
a)
loyalty to the interests of a particular region
b)
an attitude that unifies people and enhances support for the state
c)
early 20th century theory that claimed whichever state controlled the resource-rich "heartland" of Eastern Europe could eventually dominate the world. It would suggest that not the UK (an ocean-based empire), but Russia (which was becoming communist) would be in position to achieve this dominance
d)
a sea zone over which a state has special rights over the exploration and use of marine resources; the country that controls the EEZ has rights to the fishing, whaling, etc., as well as the raw material resources
25.
City-State
a)
a region controlled by a city and that has sovereignty
b)
the formal act of acquiring something (especially territory) by conquest or occupation
c)
regulated trade and colonization in Africa; formalized the scramble to gain colonies in Africa and set up boundaries for each country's colonies
d)
a Middle-Eastern state bordering Syria and Israel
26.
Colonialism
a)
countries that usually have less development and are poorer countries
b)
the attempt by a country to establish settlements and impose political and economic control and principles
c)
the largest and newest territory of Canada
d)
boundary that is imposed on the cultural landscape, ignoring pre-existing cultural patterns (typically a colonial boundary)
27.
Confederation
a)
countries that usually have less development and are poorer countries
b)
an area of instability between regions with opposing political and cultural values
c)
"reason for being"; suggests a degree of rationalization, as "The claimed reason for the existence of something or someone"
d)
association of sovereign states by a treaty or agreement; deals with issues such as defense, foreign affairs, trade, and a common currency
28.
Conference of Berlin (1884)
a)
a supranational and intergovernmental union of 27 democratic member states of Europe; covers most areas of public policy, from economic policy to foreign affairs, defense, agriculture and trade; the largest political and economic entity on the European continent, with around 500 million people and an estimated GDP of US$13.4 trillion
b)
venture of two or more states involving formal economic, political, and/or cultural cooperation to promote shared objectives
c)
surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land
d)
regulated trade and colonization in Africa; formalized the scramble to gain colonies in Africa and set up boundaries for each country's colonies
29.
Core
a)
boundaries that follow a feature of the landscape
b)
countries that have high levels of development, a capacity at innovation and a convergence of trade flows
c)
dispute over where a boundary is placed
d)
dispute over who owns the resources
30.
Decolonizatioiin
a)
decolonization is the movement of American/European colonies gaining independence; some were peaceful struggles while others became violent
b)
drawing it on a map
c)
the study that analyzes geography, history and social science with reference to international politics; examines the political and strategic significance of geography, where geography is defined in terms of the location, size, and resources of places
d)
dispute over where a boundary is placed
31.
Devolutioin
a)
the central region of a country or continent; especially a region that's important to a country or to a culture
b)
the study that analyzes geography, history and social science with reference to international politics; examines the political and strategic significance of geography, where geography is defined in terms of the location, size, and resources of places
c)
the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
d)
a type of receiving state which is the target of many immigrants; popular because of the economy, political freedom, and opportunity i.e. the USA
32.
Domino Theory
a)
the idea that if one land in a region came under the influence of Communists, then more would follow in a domino effect; used by successive United States administrations during the Cold War to justify American intervention around the world
b)
the collapse of the USSR because Socialism failed economically, outside opposition (Capitalist countries) and Nationalism within the republics, competition with the West (They wanted equality with USA, but had no money), and party officials were killed for personal gain, weakening the party
c)
a boundary line established after an area has been populated that considered the social and cultural characteristics of the area
d)
an internal organization of a state that places most power in the hands of central government officials
33.
EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone)
a)
a sea zone over which a state has special rights over the exploration and use of marine resources; the country that controls the EEZ has rights to the fishing, whaling, etc., as well as the raw material resources
b)
boundary separating the NATO states from the WARSAW Pact states, such as the Berlin Wall
c)
the maritime fringe of a country or continent
d)
a symbolically relocated capital city, usually because of either economic or strategic reasons; sometimes used to integrate outlying parts of a country into the state
34.
Electoral Regions
a)
laws establishing states' rights and responsibilities concerning the ownership and use of the Earth's waters and their resources
b)
decolonization is the movement of American/European colonies gaining independence; some were peaceful struggles while others became violent
c)
the different voting districts that make up local, state, and national regions
d)
surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land
35.
Enclave
a)
drawing it on a map
b)
a Middle-Eastern state bordering Syria and Israel
c)
an area organized into a political unit and ruled by an established government with control over its internal and foreign affairs
d)
a country or part of a country mostly surrounded by the territory of another country or wholly lying within the boundaries of another country
36.
Exclave
a)
a country which is geographically separated from the main part by surrounding alien territory
b)
dispute over language issues
c)
a country lying between two more powerful countries that are hostile to each other, i.e. Mongolia between China and Russia
d)
ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states
37.
Ethnic Conflict
a)
the act of coming together again
b)
decolonization is the movement of American/European colonies gaining independence; some were peaceful struggles while others became violent
c)
a war between ethnic groups often as a result of ethnic nationalism or fight over natural resources; often includes genocide
d)
principle city in a state or country
38.
European Union
a)
the largest and newest territory of Canada
b)
a supranational and intergovernmental union of 27 democratic member states of Europe; covers most areas of public policy, from economic policy to foreign affairs, defense, agriculture and trade; the largest political and economic entity on the European continent, with around 500 million people and an estimated GDP of US$13.4 trillion
c)
a symbolically relocated capital city, usually because of either economic or strategic reasons; sometimes used to integrate outlying parts of a country into the state
d)
a political philosophy in which a group is bound together with a governing representative head; the system in which the power to govern is shared between the national and state governments
39.
Federalism
a)
dispute over where a boundary is placed
b)
a political philosophy in which a group is bound together with a governing representative head; the system in which the power to govern is shared between the national and state governments
c)
a country which is geographically separated from the main part by surrounding alien territory
d)
dispute over language issues
40.
Forward Capital
a)
principle city in a state or country
b)
the formal act of acquiring something (especially territory) by conquest or occupation
c)
dispute over management of a boundary
d)
a symbolically relocated capital city, usually because of either economic or strategic reasons; sometimes used to integrate outlying parts of a country into the state
41.
Frontier
a)
old political boundaries that no longer exist as international borders, but that have left an enduring mark on the local cultural or environmental geography
b)
a supranational and intergovernmental union of 27 democratic member states of Europe; covers most areas of public policy, from economic policy to foreign affairs, defense, agriculture and trade; the largest political and economic entity on the European continent, with around 500 million people and an estimated GDP of US$13.4 trillion
c)
women's right to vote
d)
a zone where no state exercises complete political control; usually uninhabited or sparsely inhabited; separates countries where a boundary cannot be found i.e. between Saudi Arabia and Yemen
42.
Geopolitics
a)
the study that analyzes geography, history and social science with reference to international politics; examines the political and strategic significance of geography, where geography is defined in terms of the location, size, and resources of places
b)
dispute over management of a boundary
c)
groups with no such state of inhabitance, such as the Kurds
d)
the process of redrawing legislative boundaries for the purpose of benefiting the political party in power (usually used to turn "too close to call" states into a party's favor)
43.
Gerrymander
a)
the formal act of acquiring something (especially territory) by conquest or occupation
b)
the process of redrawing legislative boundaries for the purpose of benefiting the political party in power (usually used to turn "too close to call" states into a party's favor)
c)
setting up a physical boundary
d)
a war between ethnic groups often as a result of ethnic nationalism or fight over natural resources; often includes genocide
44.
Global Commons
a)
loyalty to the interests of a particular region
b)
borders that follow cultural traits such as boundaries or religion
c)
that which no one person or state may own or control and which is central to life; contains an infinite potential with regard to the understanding and advancement of the biology and society of all life (Forests, oceans, land mass and cultural identity)
d)
the formal act of acquiring something (especially territory) by conquest or occupation
45.
Halford J. Mackinder/Heartland Theory
a)
early 20th century theory that claimed whichever state controlled the resource-rich "heartland" of Eastern Europe could eventually dominate the world. It would suggest that not the UK (an ocean-based empire), but Russia (which was becoming communist) would be in position to achieve this dominance
b)
boundary that is imposed on the cultural landscape, ignoring pre-existing cultural patterns (typically a colonial boundary)
c)
the southernmost continent in the world; has no permanent residents and doesn't belong to any country
d)
drawing it on a map
46.
Heartland
a)
any dispute over land ownership
b)
the central region of a country or continent; especially a region that's important to a country or to a culture
c)
setting up a physical boundary
d)
religious, political, economic, conflict, etc. that causes disunity in a state
47.
Immigrant States
a)
a type of receiving state which is the target of many immigrants; popular because of the economy, political freedom, and opportunity i.e. the USA
b)
boundaries that follow a feature of the landscape
c)
a fundamental aspect of human behavior; refers to the need to lay claim to the spaces we occupy and the things we own; relates to the need for self-identity and freedom of choice
d)
Afrikaans for apartness, the segregation of blacks in South Africa 1948-1994; created to keep the white minority in power and allow them to have almost total control over the black majority
48.
International Organization
a)
tightly knit group of people sharing a common language, ethnicity, religion, and other cultural attributes
b)
an independent country that is very small in area and population
c)
early 20th century theory that claimed whichever state controlled the resource-rich "heartland" of Eastern Europe could eventually dominate the world. It would suggest that not the UK (an ocean-based empire), but Russia (which was becoming communist) would be in position to achieve this dominance
d)
organization of sovereign states
49.
Iron Curtain
a)
a war between ethnic groups often as a result of ethnic nationalism or fight over natural resources; often includes genocide
b)
a country lying between two more powerful countries that are hostile to each other, i.e. Mongolia between China and Russia
c)
political term that refers to a country which is formally independent, but under heavy influence or control by another country
d)
boundary separating the NATO states from the WARSAW Pact states, such as the Berlin Wall
50.
Irredentism
a)
the doctrine that a region should be controlled by the country to which they are ethnically or historically related
b)
drawing it on a map
c)
early 20th century theory that claimed whichever state controlled the resource-rich "heartland" of Eastern Europe could eventually dominate the world. It would suggest that not the UK (an ocean-based empire), but Russia (which was becoming communist) would be in position to achieve this dominance
d)
a political philosophy in which a group is bound together with a governing representative head; the system in which the power to govern is shared between the national and state governments
51.
Israel/Palestine
a)
a religious conflict between Israel and Palestine
b)
1994, constitution for the ocean to protect resources
c)
a zone where no state exercises complete political control; usually uninhabited or sparsely inhabited; separates countries where a boundary cannot be found i.e. between Saudi Arabia and Yemen
d)
a nation that doesn't fall under any state, such as Kurdistan
52.
Landlocked
a)
surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land
b)
the act of coming together again
c)
"reason for being"; suggests a degree of rationalization, as "The claimed reason for the existence of something or someone"
d)
a nation that doesn't fall under any state, such as Kurdistan
53.
Law of the Sea
a)
an approach to dividing and creating boundaries at the mid-point between two places
b)
political term that refers to a country which is formally independent, but under heavy influence or control by another country
c)
laws establishing states' rights and responsibilities concerning the ownership and use of the Earth's waters and their resources
d)
religious, political, economic, conflict, etc. that causes disunity in a state
54.
Lebanon
a)
dispute over management of a boundary
b)
a Middle-Eastern state bordering Syria and Israel
c)
the political term used when referring to the breakup of a region or country into smaller regions or countries i.e. Yugoslavia was broken up in to six countries between 1989 and 1992
d)
the doctrine that a region should be controlled by the country to which they are ethnically or historically related
55.
Manifest Destiny
a)
a region controlled by a city and that has sovereignty
b)
early 20th century theory that claimed whichever state controlled the resource-rich "heartland" of Eastern Europe could eventually dominate the world. It would suggest that not the UK (an ocean-based empire), but Russia (which was becoming communist) would be in position to achieve this dominance
c)
laws establishing states' rights and responsibilities concerning the ownership and use of the Earth's waters and their resources
d)
the political doctrine or belief held by the United States of America, particularly during its expansion, that the nation was destined to expand toward the west
56.
Median-Line Principle
a)
an approach to dividing and creating boundaries at the mid-point between two places
b)
a nation that doesn't fall under any state, such as Kurdistan
c)
an attitude that unifies people and enhances support for the state
d)
the ability of a government to determine their own course of their own free will
57.
Microstate
a)
dispute over management of a boundary
b)
dispute over who owns the resources
c)
a state that encompasses a very small land area
d)
the maritime fringe of a country or continent
58.
Ministate
a)
an independent country that is very small in area and population
b)
an internal organization of a state that places most power in the hands of central government officials
c)
the right to vote
d)
laws establishing states' rights and responsibilities concerning the ownership and use of the Earth's waters and their resources
59.
Nation
a)
tightly knit group of people sharing a common language, ethnicity, religion, and other cultural attributes
b)
early 20th century theory that claimed whichever state controlled the resource-rich "heartland" of Eastern Europe could eventually dominate the world. It would suggest that not the UK (an ocean-based empire), but Russia (which was becoming communist) would be in position to achieve this dominance
c)
an area of instability between regions with opposing political and cultural values
d)
a symbolically relocated capital city, usually because of either economic or strategic reasons; sometimes used to integrate outlying parts of a country into the state
60.
National Iconography
a)
principle city in a state or country
b)
the branch of art history which studies the identification, description, and the interpretation of the content of images
c)
a region controlled by a city and that has sovereignty
d)
the maritime fringe of a country or continent
61.
Natioin-State
a)
the idea that if one land in a region came under the influence of Communists, then more would follow in a domino effect; used by successive United States administrations during the Cold War to justify American intervention around the world
b)
a boundary line established after an area has been populated that considered the social and cultural characteristics of the area
c)
a state whose population possesses a substantial degree of cultural homogeneity and unity
d)
an attitude that unifies people and enhances support for the state
62.
Nunavut
a)
the largest and newest territory of Canada
b)
a war between ethnic groups often as a result of ethnic nationalism or fight over natural resources; often includes genocide
c)
a boundary line established after an area has been populated that considered the social and cultural characteristics of the area
d)
the political doctrine or belief held by the United States of America, particularly during its expansion, that the nation was destined to expand toward the west
63.
Periphery
a)
countries that usually have less development and are poorer countries
b)
the branch of art history which studies the identification, description, and the interpretation of the content of images
c)
women's right to vote
d)
an area of instability between regions with opposing political and cultural values
64.
Raison D'Être
a)
the formal act of acquiring something (especially territory) by conquest or occupation
b)
a country or part of a country mostly surrounded by the territory of another country or wholly lying within the boundaries of another country
c)
countries that have high levels of development, a capacity at innovation and a convergence of trade flows
d)
"reason for being"; suggests a degree of rationalization, as "The claimed reason for the existence of something or someone"
65.
Reapportionment
a)
a symbolically relocated capital city, usually because of either economic or strategic reasons; sometimes used to integrate outlying parts of a country into the state
b)
a new apportionment (especially a reallotment of congressional seats in the United States on the basis of census results)
c)
boundary separating the NATO states from the WARSAW Pact states, such as the Berlin Wall
d)
groups with no such state of inhabitance, such as the Kurds
66.
Regionalism
a)
loyalty to the interests of a particular region
b)
regulated trade and colonization in Africa; formalized the scramble to gain colonies in Africa and set up boundaries for each country's colonies
c)
a country which is geographically separated from the main part by surrounding alien territory
d)
organization of sovereign states
67.
Religious Conflict
a)
the right to vote
b)
intolerance against another's religious beliefs or practices, usually resulting in war, i.e. Israel-Palestine, Roman Takeovers, Muslim conquests, and the Crusades
c)
countries that usually have less development and are poorer countries
d)
tightly knit group of people sharing a common language, ethnicity, religion, and other cultural attributes
68.
Reunification
a)
the ability of a government to determine their own course of their own free will
b)
the act of coming together again
c)
a zone where no state exercises complete political control; usually uninhabited or sparsely inhabited; separates countries where a boundary cannot be found i.e. between Saudi Arabia and Yemen
d)
a country lying between two more powerful countries that are hostile to each other, i.e. Mongolia between China and Russia
69.
Rimland
a)
a religious conflict between Israel and Palestine
b)
the maritime fringe of a country or continent
c)
ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states
d)
an attitude that unifies people and enhances support for the state
70.
Satellite State
a)
a country or part of a country mostly surrounded by the territory of another country or wholly lying within the boundaries of another country
b)
political term that refers to a country which is formally independent, but under heavy influence or control by another country
c)
a type of receiving state which is the target of many immigrants; popular because of the economy, political freedom, and opportunity i.e. the USA
d)
the southernmost continent in the world; has no permanent residents and doesn't belong to any country
71.
Self-Determination
a)
that which no one person or state may own or control and which is central to life; contains an infinite potential with regard to the understanding and advancement of the biology and society of all life (Forests, oceans, land mass and cultural identity)
b)
the ability of a government to determine their own course of their own free will
c)
the southernmost continent in the world; has no permanent residents and doesn't belong to any country
d)
the maritime fringe of a country or continent
72.
Semi-Periphery
a)
places where both processes (core and periphery) are happening at the same time. Generally, the core exploits the periphery
b)
the collapse of the USSR because Socialism failed economically, outside opposition (Capitalist countries) and Nationalism within the republics, competition with the West (They wanted equality with USA, but had no money), and party officials were killed for personal gain, weakening the party
c)
venture of two or more states involving formal economic, political, and/or cultural cooperation to promote shared objectives
d)
the formal act of acquiring something (especially territory) by conquest or occupation
73.
Shatterbelt
a)
countries that have high levels of development, a capacity at innovation and a convergence of trade flows
b)
an area of instability between regions with opposing political and cultural values
c)
boundaries that follow geometric patterns
d)
a state whose population possesses a substantial degree of cultural homogeneity and unity
74.
Sovereignty
a)
religious, political, economic, conflict, etc. that causes disunity in a state
b)
old political boundaries that no longer exist as international borders, but that have left an enduring mark on the local cultural or environmental geography
c)
ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states
d)
a country lying between two more powerful countries that are hostile to each other, i.e. Mongolia between China and Russia
75.
State
a)
countries that usually have less development and are poorer countries
b)
an area organized into a political unit and ruled by an established government with control over its internal and foreign affairs
c)
dispute over language issues
d)
an attitude that unifies people and enhances support for the state
76.
Stateless Ethinc Groups
a)
to keep people out, i.e. the border between the U.S. and Mexico
b)
a country or part of a country mostly surrounded by the territory of another country or wholly lying within the boundaries of another country
c)
a boundary line established before an area is populated
d)
groups with no such state of inhabitance, such as the Kurds
77.
Stateless Nation
a)
a nation that doesn't fall under any state, such as Kurdistan
b)
a region controlled by a city and that has sovereignty
c)
a country which is geographically separated from the main part by surrounding alien territory
d)
defining the boundary itself
78.
Suffrage
a)
a Middle-Eastern state bordering Syria and Israel
b)
a political philosophy in which a group is bound together with a governing representative head; the system in which the power to govern is shared between the national and state governments
c)
a sea zone over which a state has special rights over the exploration and use of marine resources; the country that controls the EEZ has rights to the fishing, whaling, etc., as well as the raw material resources
d)
the right to vote
79.
Supranationalism
a)
venture of two or more states involving formal economic, political, and/or cultural cooperation to promote shared objectives
b)
the act of coming together again
c)
boundary that is imposed on the cultural landscape, ignoring pre-existing cultural patterns (typically a colonial boundary)
d)
political term that refers to a country which is formally independent, but under heavy influence or control by another country
80.
Territorial Disputes
a)
any dispute over land ownership
b)
a political philosophy in which a group is bound together with a governing representative head; the system in which the power to govern is shared between the national and state governments
c)
early 20th century theory that claimed whichever state controlled the resource-rich "heartland" of Eastern Europe could eventually dominate the world. It would suggest that not the UK (an ocean-based empire), but Russia (which was becoming communist) would be in position to achieve this dominance
d)
an independent country that is very small in area and population
81.
Territorial Morphology
a)
a zone where no state exercises complete political control; usually uninhabited or sparsely inhabited; separates countries where a boundary cannot be found i.e. between Saudi Arabia and Yemen
b)
association of sovereign states by a treaty or agreement; deals with issues such as defense, foreign affairs, trade, and a common currency
c)
a state's physical shape
d)
an attitude that unifies people and enhances support for the state
82.
Territoriality
a)
a fundamental aspect of human behavior; refers to the need to lay claim to the spaces we occupy and the things we own; relates to the need for self-identity and freedom of choice
b)
a region controlled by a city and that has sovereignty
c)
cities opened to foreign residents as a result of the forced treaties between the Qing Empire and foreign signatories
d)
surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land
83.
Theocracy
a)
the branch of art history which studies the identification, description, and the interpretation of the content of images
b)
a country lying between two more powerful countries that are hostile to each other, i.e. Mongolia between China and Russia
c)
a state whose government is either believed to be divinely guided or a state under the control of a group of religious leaders (e.g., Iran, Saudi Arabia, Vatican City)
d)
that which no one person or state may own or control and which is central to life; contains an infinite potential with regard to the understanding and advancement of the biology and society of all life (Forests, oceans, land mass and cultural identity)
84.
Treaty Ports
a)
a boundary line established before an area is populated
b)
cities opened to foreign residents as a result of the forced treaties between the Qing Empire and foreign signatories
c)
defining the boundary itself
d)
places where both processes (core and periphery) are happening at the same time. Generally, the core exploits the periphery
85.
UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea)
a)
a war between ethnic groups often as a result of ethnic nationalism or fight over natural resources; often includes genocide
b)
1994, constitution for the ocean to protect resources
c)
the central region of a country or continent; especially a region that's important to a country or to a culture
d)
laws establishing states' rights and responsibilities concerning the ownership and use of the Earth's waters and their resources
86.
Unitary
a)
boundaries that follow a feature of the landscape
b)
intolerance against another's religious beliefs or practices, usually resulting in war, i.e. Israel-Palestine, Roman Takeovers, Muslim conquests, and the Crusades
c)
an internal organization of a state that places most power in the hands of central government officials
d)
to keep people out, i.e. the border between the U.S. and Mexico
87.
USSR Collapse
a)
ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states
b)
a political philosophy in which a group is bound together with a governing representative head; the system in which the power to govern is shared between the national and state governments
c)
the collapse of the USSR because Socialism failed economically, outside opposition (Capitalist countries) and Nationalism within the republics, competition with the West (They wanted equality with USA, but had no money), and party officials were killed for personal gain, weakening the party
d)
the process of redrawing legislative boundaries for the purpose of benefiting the political party in power (usually used to turn "too close to call" states into a party's favor)
88.
Women's Enfrachisement
a)
a country which is geographically separated from the main part by surrounding alien territory
b)
a state whose population possesses a substantial degree of cultural homogeneity and unity
c)
the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
d)
women's right to vote
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