Political Geography Summative Study Guide

State

A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government. Ex. country USA

Nation

A group of people sharing a common language, ethnicity, religion, and other cultural attributes. ex. people that share the same ethnicity.

Nation-State

A state whose population is made up of mainly one ethnic group. Ex. Japan

Multinational State

A country with two or more nationalities within its borders. Ex. a country with more than one ethnicity. United States of America

Mountains (Physical)

Hard to cross the mountains. Negatives: Harder to trade

Positives- Natural Protection. Ex. Swiss Alps

Deserts (Physical)

Negative- Harder to trade limits interaction

Positive- Natural Protection. Ex. Sahara Desert

Water (Physical)

Negative- Harder to trade, limits interaction to protect

Positive- Access to resources. Ex/ Mediterranean Sea

Compact State

All sides are the same distance from the center. Ex. Kenya

Prorupted State

Has a portion that extends out from the rest of the country. Ex. Thailand

Elongated State

Long and narrow-shaped. Ex. Chile

Fragmented State

Portions separated from the main country. Ex. Indonesia

Perforated State

Has holes in it from other countries, hinders movement. Ex. South Africa

Landlocked State

No part of the country has access to a coast

Hinders the movement of goods, people, and transportation. Ex. Austria

Red Sea- Houthi attacks

This takes place in the Gate of Tears, a vessel that has to go through the passage of the Suez Canal which handles approximately 12% of world trade. However, it is one of the most dangerous shipping areas. Following the Hamas-Islam war, a commercial ship was hijacked. There were numerous more attacks surrounding the area. Nonetheless, there isn't nearly an efficient way to avoid these attacks. The attackers were an Iran-militant group in Yemen. They use their geographical position to target commercial vessels in a rebellious response to the war. Due to the ongoing attacks, many companies suspended shipping in that area.

Rohingya ethnic conflict

There are thousands of refugees crossing the border of Bangladesh every day. They cross the border of Myanmar where the military has launched a violent offensive against a minority group, Rohingya. Since August 2017 approximately 400,000 people have fled the country of Rohingya. People claim that the military has been killing and raping the innocent people of Rahkine.

Geopolitics

Politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.

Self-determination

The right of a nation to govern itself the way it wants without another nation's influence.

Sovereignty

Supreme or independent political power. Ex. When making decisions, the US can't tell Mexico how to spend their money.

Territorial Dispute

Any dispute over land ownership.

How does Guns or Butter relate to real life?

One part of the simulation that reflected real life situations was when alliances were formed we mostly traded between them and didn't really trade with the opposite side of the room.

How does Guns or Butter relate to real life?

Another way it reflected real life was that the countries that were closer together allied, while the other side of the room were our opponents.

How does Guns or Butter relate to real life?

Also, another way it relates is that when trading, you need a certain amount to stay in your

resources to make sure you don't run out.

How does Guns or Butter relate to real life?

Another way was also that during a war, both sides were negatively impacted, along with countries that joined the war to help their allies.

How does Guns or Butter relate to real life?

Lastly, how it relates was when alliances were formed during the 1st World War, our allies did not join, showing that anything can happen during a war and to trust your allies more.

In ESPN what are the economic benefits?

The economic benefits include, encouraging trade, common currency, providing prosperity, reducing poverty, and giving money.

In ESPN what are the social benefits?

They are trying to help people in need. Ex. Red Cross, World Bank, African Union

In ESPN what are the political benefits?

The political benefits include political justice, creating union, freedom & independence, and sovereignty