AP Human Geography Unit 4 Review

Vocabulary flashcards for reviewing key terms in AP Human Geography Unit 4, based on Mr. Syn's lecture.

State

A geographic area that has a permanent population, defined borders, a sovereign government, and is recognized by other states.

Sovereignty

The ultimate overseer or authority in the decision making process of the state and in the maintenance of order.

Nation

A group of people with a shared culture, history, homeland, and a desire to govern themselves.

Self determination

The right or desire of a nation or group of people such as an ethnic group to govern themselves.

Nation state

A sovereign state that has a relatively homogenous population, with citizens often sharing a language, culture, and history.

Multinational state

A state that contains two or more ethnic groups or nations with a history of self determination, coexisting as one state but remaining culturally distinct.

Multistate nation

A nation that stretches across different states' borders, indicating the cultural identity is present in multiple states.

Stateless nation

A nation that has a history of self determination but does not have a recognized state, lacking control over political boundaries, a sovereign government, or recognition from other states.

Autonomous regions

Regions located within a state that have a certain degree of autonomy from the state, allowing them to govern themselves with limited input from the national government.

Semi autonomous regions

Regions that have a moderate degree of self governance, with a say over their political and economic systems, but the national government can intervene when it deems necessary.