APHG UNIT 4 REVIEW FLASHCARDS

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Antecedent boundary

A boundary that was drawn before the area was populated, often based on physical features.

Apartheid

A policy or system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa.

Balkanization

The fragmentation of a region into smaller, often hostile political units.

Blockbusting

The process of persuading owners to sell their properties at low prices by instilling fear of an influx of a different race or class.

Centripetal force

A factor that tends to unify people within a state, promoting stability and cohesion.

Centrifugal force

A force that divides or destabilizes a state, often leading to conflict or disintegration.

Consequent Boundary

A boundary that is created to accommodate existing cultural or social differences.

Cyprus Green Line

A buffer zone established by the United Nations to separate Greek Cypriots from Turkish Cypriots on the island of Cyprus.

Devolutionary Forces

Factors that cause regions within a state to seek greater independence or autonomy.

Ethnicity

A shared cultural heritage, which may include language, religion, and customs.

Fragmentation

The process of breaking up or dividing a state into smaller units, often leading to inefficiencies.

Nationality

A legal relationship between an individual and a sovereign state, often linked to citizenship.

Politicization of religion

The use of religious beliefs or institutions to influence political decisions and policies.

Relic boundary

A former boundary that no longer functions but may still be marked by physical or cultural remnants.

Semi-Autonomous State

A region that has a degree of independence but is still subject to the authority of a larger governing body.

Shatterbelt

A region caught between stronger colliding external cultural-political forces, often leading to instability.

Sovereignty

The authority of a state to govern itself and manage its affairs without external interference.

Subsequent Boundaries

Boundaries that are established after a region has been populated and reflect cultural differences.

Supranational Organization

An organization that extends beyond national borders and often involves agreements and cooperation between member states.

Transnational corporation

A company that operates in multiple countries while maintaining a global presence.

White Flight

The phenomenon of white residents moving out of neighborhoods as minorities move in, often leading to white suburbanization.

What is Nationalism?

Nationalism is a sense of pride in one's nation, promoting unity and identity, but can also lead to exclusion, xenophobia, or conflict.

What is the difference between an enclave and an exclave?

An enclave is a territory surrounded by another state, while an exclave is a part of a country separated from the main part by foreign territory.