Geo quiz Thursday nov 21

Centripetal forces

Forces that cause people to be brought together.

Centrifugal forces

Forces that pull people apart.

Ethnic nationalism

Pride and loyalty to one's ethnic group.

Ethnic separatism

Desire for a specific ethnic group to gain independence.

Ethnic cleansing

The systematic removal of an ethnic group from a region.

Civic nationalism

National identity based on shared citizenship.

Devolution

The transfer of authority from central to regional governments.

Irredentism

Political or popular movements aimed at reclaiming lost territory.

Balkanization

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

Break Away Regions

Areas that seek to separate from larger political entities.

Shatterbelt

Regions caught in conflict between external powers.

Chokepoint

A narrow passage or route that can be easily controlled.

Autonomous or Semi-autonomous regions

Areas with some degree of self-governance.

United Nations

An international organization aimed at promoting peace and cooperation.

European Union

A political and economic union of European countries.

Schengen Area

A region with passport-free travel among member states.

Euro Zone

A group of EU countries that use the euro as their currency.

Brexit

The United Kingdom's exit from the European Union.

COMECON

A trade organization of socialist states in Eastern Europe.

NATO

A military alliance for mutual defense among countries.

Warsaw Pact

A military treaty between Soviet-aligned states during the Cold War.

OPEC

An organization of oil-exporting countries that controls production levels.

ASEAN

A regional grouping of Southeast Asian nations for economic and political cooperation.

Arab League

A regional organization of Arab countries for cultural and political integration.

NAFTA

A trade agreement between the US, Canada, and Mexico.

African Union

A continental union of African states promoting unity and development.

Democracy

A system of government where power resides with the people.

Autocracy

A system of government with centralized power in one person or group.

Anocracy

A mixed governmental system with both democratic and autocratic elements.

Federal state

A political entity characterized by a union of partially self-governing regions.

Unitary state

A state governed as a single entity with central authority.

UN Law of the Sea

International guidelines for maritime rights and responsibilities.

Arctic Council

An intergovernmental forum promoting cooperation in the Arctic region.