18 Questions
Define Global North.
Developed societies of Europe and North America characterized by democracy, wealth, technological advancement, and political stability.
Explain what a Mercatorian Map is.
A navigational cylindrical map created by Gerardus Mercator.
Describe a Third World Country.
Historically used to describe economically developing nations.
What does Regionalism focus on?
Development of a political or social system based on one or more regions.
Define the term 'Second World Country' during the Cold War.
Industrial socialist states under the influence of the Soviet Union, including industrialized countries not as developed as first world countries.
Explain the concept of Socio-Cultural.
A set of beliefs, customs, practices, and behavior within a population.
Who coined the term 'Third World Country/Third World' and when?
Alfred Sauvy in 1952.
What characterizes a First World Country?
Stable democracies, rule of law, capitalist economy, and high standard of living.
Explain the concept of 'Latin America' in the context of global divides.
Refers to countries colonized by the Spaniards in the American Continent, associated with poverty and corruption.
What was the significance of the 1494 'Treaty of Tordesillas'?
It divided the 'New World' into land, resources, and people claimed by Spain and Portugal.
Explain the term 'Cold War' in the context of global geopolitics.
A period of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union.
What does the concept of 'Global Divides' refer to?
It focuses on socio-economic and political affiliations rather than just geographical divisions.
What is the main difference between capitalism and communism?
Capitalism is a system where trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, while communism is a system where all property is publicly owned and individuals are paid according to their needs and abilities.
Explain the concept of the North-South divide.
The North-South divide refers to the socio-economic and political imbalance in the world, with richer countries predominantly located in the Northern Hemisphere and poorer countries in the Southern Hemisphere.
What is the Brandt Line and what was its purpose?
The Brandt Line was developed in the 1980s to show the geographical division between relatively richer and poorer nations. It highlighted the disparities between the Northern and Southern Hemisphere nations.
Define the term Global South and its significance.
The Global South is a metaphor for interstate inequality, primarily focused on the Southern Hemisphere. It represents regions like Africa, Latin America, and Asia, including the Middle East.
How does globalization contribute to the North-South divide?
Globalization has led to uneven development, resulting in an imbalance in socio-economic and political categories worldwide. It has deepened the disparities between the North and South regions.
Discuss some examples of the Global South in developed countries.
The Global South concept is also applicable to economically poor families, underprivileged individuals, unfair labor practices, and human rights violations in developed countries like Europe.
Test your knowledge on the countries in Europe that maintained neutrality, as well as the terms 'Second World Country' and 'Third World Country' used during the Cold War era. Learn about Finland, Switzerland, industrial socialist states, communist realm of the Soviet Union, and more.
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