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What is a theocracy?
What does decolonization refer to?
The movement of American, European, or Asian colonies gaining independence after the post-WWI era.
What does the Brandt line illustrate?
The economic division between wealthy and poorer countries.
Define an enclave.
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What is an exclave?
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What are expatriate populations?
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What is the European Union?
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What defines an immigrant state?
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Define a multicore state.
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What is a shatterbelt?
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What does the shatterbelt theory predict?
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What is a forward capital?
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What does the term 'new world order' refer to?
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Define the domino theory.
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What is supranationalism?
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What are supranational organizations?
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What is a territorial sea?
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What are the high seas?
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What is admirality law?
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What does the international whaling commission do?
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What is a constitutional monarchy?
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Define an absolute monarchy.
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What is devolution?
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What is the Heartland-Rimland Theory?
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Study Notes
Political Geography Vocabulary
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Theocracy: Government believed to be divinely guided or controlled by religious leaders; intertwines governance with faith.
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Decolonization: Process where colonies in the Americas, Europe, and Asia gained independence, largely beginning post-World War I.
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Brandt Line: Economic divide distinguishing wealthy nations in Europe, North America, Japan, and Australia from poorer regions in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
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Enclave: A minority cultural group residing within a dominant culture, often leading to unique social dynamics within a larger nation.
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Exclave: A separate piece of a state's land that is geographically disconnected from the main territory, highlighting territorial fragmentation.
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Expatriate Populations: Citizens living abroad, often requiring government services such as consular support for legal documentation.
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European Union (EU): Supranational body formed in 2007, acting as a federal-like government for Europe, managing areas like trade and legislation without full administrative integration.
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Immigrant State: A destination country attracting large numbers of immigrants due to its strong economy, political freedoms, and opportunities for advancement.
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Multicore State: A nation with multiple dominant economic or political regions, leading to diverse decision-making centers within its territory.
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Shatterbelt: A geopolitical zone caught between conflicting external cultural and political forces, frequently characterized by instability and rivalry.
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Shatterbelt Theory: Cohen's prediction regarding post-1950 armed conflicts occurring in regions within the Inner Crescent, particularly the Middle East.
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Forward Capital: A strategically or economically relocated capital city meant to promote integration of peripheral areas into a nation.
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New World Order: Refers to the envisioned international landscape after the Cold War, where bilateral tensions between superpowers lessen, promoting cooperative global governance.
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Domino Theory: The belief that the spread of communism in one region would lead to its expansion elsewhere, justifying U.S. interventions during the Cold War.
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Supranationalism: Conceptual framework where sovereign states collaborate for mutual objectives, transcending individual national interests.
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Supranational Organizations: Groups formed for collaborative purposes, including trade alliances, military cooperation, and diplomatic efforts.
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Territorial Sea: A maritime zone extending 12 nautical miles from a coastline where a nation enforces its laws and regulations.
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High Seas: Areas beyond the territorial sea limit where vessels have autonomy, allowing activities like gambling and law enforcement onboard.
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Admiralty Law: Set of international regulations governing legal matters on the seas, particularly beyond 200 nautical miles, influencing fishing and maritime conduct.
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International Whaling Commission: Established in 1986, this body enforces a ban on commercial whaling globally, protecting marine life.
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Constitutional Monarchy: A political system where a monarch is the ceremonial head of state and a democratically elected parliament functions as the governing body.
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Absolute Monarchy: A governance model where the monarch holds total power, serving as both head of state and government without legislative limitations.
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Devolution: Process akin to centrifugal forces leading to the fragmentation of a state, often due to internal conflict and calls for regional autonomy.
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Heartland-Rimland Theory: Proposed by Halford Mackinder in 1904; a framework assessing geopolitical control potential based on agricultural and geopolitical landscapes.
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Test your knowledge of key vocabulary in Political Geography as covered in AP Human Geography. This quiz features terms such as theocracy, decolonization, and the Brandt line, encouraging a deeper understanding of global political structures and histories.