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.
Cultural Boundaries: Boundaries that are based on cultural differences, such as language, religion, or ethnicity.
Geometric Boundaries: Boundaries defined by geometric lines, often related to latitude and longitude, without consideration of physical or cultural features.
Physical Boundaries: Boundaries that are based on physical features of the landscape, such as rivers, mountains, or lakes.
Superimposed Boundaries: Boundaries that are imposed on a region regardless of the existing cultural or ethnic divisions, often drawn by colonial powers.
Relic Boundaries: Boundaries that no longer serve their purpose but remain visible in the landscape or as cultural markers.
Compact States: States that are roughly circular or rectangular in shape, which allows for efficient communication and transportation.
Prorupted States: States that have a long extension or panhandle, which can provide access to resources or serve as a buffer.
Perforated States: States that completely surround another territory, meaning the surrounded state is contained within it.
Elongated States: States that are long and narrow, which might cause challenges in communication and transportation.
Fragmented States: States that consist of several non-contiguous pieces of territory, often separated by water or other states.
Landlocked States: States that do not have any coastline and are surrounded by land, which can limit access to trade routes.
Enclaves: Territories or regions that are completely surrounded by another state.
Exclaves: Portions of a state's territory that are separated from the main part and surrounded by other states or territories.
State: A political entity with a defined territory and government recognized by other states.
Microstate: A very small state, often characterized by a limited population and area.
Sovereignty: The authority of a state to govern itself without external interference.
Territoriality: The behavior of individuals or groups to control and establish a connection with a specific geographical area.
Nation: A group of people sharing a common culture, language, and often a common territory.
Nation-state: A political unit where the territory of a state corresponds to that occupied by a particular nation.
Stateless nation: A group of people sharing a common culture and identity but lacking a state of their own.
Multi-state nation: A nation that has members residing in multiple states.
Self-determination: The right of people to determine their own political status and pursue their own economic, social, and cultural development.
Multinational state: A state that contains multiple nations or ethnic groups within its borders.