AP Human - Unit 4: Political Patterns + Processes

AP Human Geography

Ethnicity

the identity with a group of people who share cultural traits of a particular hearth.

Race

social construct based on categorization of a group of people who share biological ancestry or features.

State

A piece of land defined by a permanent population, a defined boundary, sovereignty, and recognized by other states

Nation

A group of people who share a common cultural heritage, beliefs, and values that unify them.

Sovereignty

full authority over a territory

Self determination

the desire or right of a group of people within a state to have the right to determine their own political status, government, economic activities, and social development.

Country

any political entity that is independent from the control of any other country.

Nation-Sate

Sin