AP Human Geography Ethnicity & Political Geography
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What is Nationalism?

  • A concept of internationalism
  • An ideology that promotes global governance
  • A devotion to the interests and culture of one's nation (correct)
  • A political system focused on individual rights

    • What is a Multi-state Nation?

    A nation spread over many states, such as the Kurds in Turkey, Iran, and Iraq.

    What is a Multi-nation State?

    A state containing many different nations, such as the United States.

    What is a Stateless Nation?

    <p>An ethnic group, like the Palestinians, that does not have its own state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Intifada refer to?

    <p>War over territory, particularly between Israel and the Palestinian nation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Devolution?

    <p>An effort to shift responsibility of domestic programs to the states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Self-determination?

    <p>The concept that ethnicities have the right to govern themselves based on self-identification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Apartheid?

    <p>A South African policy of complete legal separation of the races.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ethnic Cleansing refer to?

    <p>The actions that caused Yugoslavia to disintegrate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Self-Identification?

    <p>Identification based on race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does White Flight describe?

    <p>The movement of white people from black urban areas to suburbs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Sovereignty mean?

    <p>The ability of a state to govern its territory free from external control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Colony?

    <p>A territory legally tied to a state rather than completely independent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Imperialism?

    <p>Control of territory already organized and occupied by an indigenous society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Centripetal Force?

    <p>An attitude that tends to unify people and enhance support for a state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Centrifugal Force?

    <p>A force that divides people and countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the Three G's?

    <p>Glory, Gold, and God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the European Union?

    <p>An international organization of European countries formed to reduce trade barriers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Unitary Governments?

    <p>A way of organizing a nation where all power resides in the central government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Federal Governments?

    <p>A formation of government that divides power between national and state governments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Confederate Government?

    <p>A government where power is given to the states and the national government is weak.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Compact States?

    <p>States in which the distance from the center to any boundary does not vary significantly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Elongated States?

    <p>States with a long and narrow shape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Prorupted States?

    <p>An otherwise compact state with a large projecting extension.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Fragmented States?

    <p>States that include several discontinuous pieces of territory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Perforated States?

    <p>A state whose territory completely surrounds that of another state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Physical Boundaries?

    <p>Political boundaries that correspond with prominent physical features.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Frontier?

    <p>A zone where no state exercises complete political control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Buffer State?

    <p>A small neutral state between two rival powers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the United Nations?

    <p>An international organization formed after WWII to enforce political and military power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NAFTA stand for?

    <p>North American Free Trade Agreement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the Results of the Cold War?

    <p>Animosity between the US and Russia, emergence of 13 new countries, Soviet disillusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Language play in Europe after WWI?

    <p>It influenced how boundaries in Europe were redrawn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NATO stand for?

    <p>North Atlantic Treaty Organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nationalism

    • Devotion to a nation's interests and culture, rooted in common history and traditions, not strictly political.

    Multi-state Nation

    • A nation that exists across multiple states, exemplified by the Kurds in Turkey, Iran, and Iraq.

    Multi-nation State

    • A state composed of various nations, such as the United States, which hosts diverse cultural and ethnic groups.

    Stateless Nation

    • A group without a recognized state; Palestinians exemplify this status due to their territorial disputes with Israel.

    Intifada

    • A term representing uprisings over territorial disputes, prominently seen in the context of Israel and Palestine.

    Devolution

    • The transfer of responsibilities from the federal government to state or local governments, illustrated by Palestinian aspirations for self-rule.

    Self-determination

    • The right of ethnic groups to govern themselves, distinct from sovereignty, which is recognized internationally.

    Apartheid

    • A policy of racial segregation in South Africa, enforcing strict separation between black and white populations.

    Ethnic Cleansing

    • A practice that contributed to the dissolution of Yugoslavia, characterized by the forced removal of ethnic groups.

    Self-Identification

    • Personal identification can derive from race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion, influencing social dynamics.

    White Flight

    • The migration of white populations from urban black neighborhoods to suburban areas, resulting in urban gentrification.

    Sovereignty

    • The capacity of a state to self-govern without external interference in its domestic affairs.

    Colony

    • A territory legally tied to a state, lacking complete independence.

    Imperialism

    • The domination of territory occupied by indigenous societies, often leading to cultural and economic imposition.

    Centripetal Force

    • Unifying attitudes, such as nationalism, that bolster support for a state and foster cohesion among its citizens.

    Centrifugal Force

    • Divisive elements that can splinter nations, such as separatist movements or cultural conflicts.

    Three G's

    • A historical concept focused on Glory, Gold, and God as motivators for colonization and expansion.

    European Union

    • An organization of European countries formed post-World War II, aimed at reducing trade barriers and enhancing economic cooperation.

    Unitary Governments

    • A political system where all governance power is centralized at the national level.

    Federal Governments

    • A governmental structure that distributes powers between national and state authorities.

    Confederate Government

    • A system where state authority predominates over a weaker national government, as seen during the U.S. Civil War.

    Compact States

    • States with roughly equal distance from the center to any boundary, promoting effective communication, like Poland.

    Elongated States

    • States characterized by a long and narrow geographical shape, such as Chile and Italy.

    Prorupted States

    • Compact states with a significant protrusion or extension, exemplified by the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

    Fragmented States

    • States comprising non-contiguous territories, such as Indonesia.

    Perforated States

    • States that completely surround another state, as seen with South Africa and Lesotho or Italy and Vatican City.

    Physical Boundaries

    • Political boundaries defined by natural landmarks like rivers or mountains.

    Frontier

    • An area where no state maintains complete political control, illustrated by regions like Antarctica.

    Buffer State

    • A small, neutral territory positioned between two larger, rival powers.

    United Nations

    • An international organization established after World War II to maintain peace, security, and promote economic recovery.

    NAFTA

    • The North American Free Trade Agreement, promoting economic integration between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

    Results of Cold War

    • Led to U.S.-Russia animosity, 13 new independent nations, weakened Soviet influence, and the emergence of the U.S. as a superpower.

    Language

    • Refers to the way in which boundaries in Europe were redrawn following World War I.

    NATO

    • The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance formed for collective security among members.

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