Shapes of States
What is the term used to describe a state that completely surrounds another state?
Perforated State
What is one lasting effect of colonialism on a specific region?
Government, language, economy, religion, etc.
What is a democracy? Provide one example of a democratic country.
A democracy is a system of government in which the citizens exercise power directly or elect representatives. An example is the United States Of America.
What does the acronym UN stand for, and what is its primary purpose?
UN stands for the United Nations, and its primary purpose is to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations.
Define the term "ethnicity".
Ethnicity categorizes people based on shared cultural traits, such as language, religion, and customs. Tied to a place.
What is a landlocked state and how can this impact trade?
A landlocked state is one that does not have any coastline and is surrounded by land. This can restrict trade and access to ports.
What is Colonialism?
Practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting resources.
Define Autocracy and discuss its characteristics.
Autocracy is a political system characterized by concentrated power in one or a few leaders, with limited political freedoms for citizens.
How does NATO contribute to international security?
NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, contributes to international security by providing a collective defense agreement among member countries.
Define the term "race".
identity with a group of people who share a biological ancestor. Characteristics are tied to biology, not location.
What term is used to describe a state that has a long extension from its main territory?
Prorupted State
How did colonialism influence the spread of universalizing religions?
Through missionaries and cultural control of indigenous peoples
Explain the difference between a federal and unitary government system.
A federal government divides power between a central authority and smaller political units (like States), whereas a unitary government centralizes power in one national authority.
Describe one key function of the United Nations Security Council.
The United Nations Security Council is responsible for maintaining international peace and security, making decisions on conflict resolution, and authorizing peacekeeping missions.
What were Jim Crow Laws?
These were segregation laws that took place in the southern United States after the Civil War.
How does the shape of state (ex. compact or elongated) impact its government and economy?
The shape of the state can affect its political stability, economic efficiency, and ease of governance. For example, elongated states may have difficulty with communication and transportation.
Describe the role of European powers in the process of colonization.
European powers such as Britain and France played a large role by exploiting resources and bringing over their culture, religion, government, and language
What are the two types of borders discussed in class for a state?
Physical – include mountains, deserts, and bodies of water
Cultural – include geometric and ethnic boundaries
Geometric – straight line, as is the case with most of the U.S./Canada boundary
Ethnic – separate ethnic groups
What military alliance was made during the Cold War in response to NATO?
Warsaw Pact
What was Apartheid?
Segregation of races in South Africa.
How does the shape of a state influence its ability to manage resources and communicate effectively?
The shape of the state can influence its resource management, as a compact state will often have an easier time communicating and governing its people compared to irregular shapes.
What were the three main reasons European powers established colony's?
Define the term "Self-Determination".
a right of an ethnic group to govern oneself within sovereign states; many ethnic groups desire this (Kurds)
What role does the UN play in addressing issues of human rights and humanitarian aid?
The UN plays a crucial role is addressing human rights issues through various treaties, resolutions, and humanitarian missions.
What was the significance of Brown vs Board of Education (1954)?
Supreme Court ruling that schools in the US can no longer be segregated. "Separate but equal" is impossible.