Neutrality in Europe and Cold War Terminology Quiz
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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?

<p>Development of a political or social system based on one or more regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the term 'Second World Country' during the Cold War.

<p>Industrial socialist states under the influence of the Soviet Union, including industrialized countries not as developed as first world countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of Socio-Cultural.

<p>A set of beliefs, customs, practices, and behavior within a population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term 'Third World Country/Third World' and when?

<p>Alfred Sauvy in 1952.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a First World Country?

<p>Stable democracies, rule of law, capitalist economy, and high standard of living.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of 'Latin America' in the context of global divides.

<p>Refers to countries colonized by the Spaniards in the American Continent, associated with poverty and corruption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 1494 'Treaty of Tordesillas'?

<p>It divided the 'New World' into land, resources, and people claimed by Spain and Portugal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the term 'Cold War' in the context of global geopolitics.

<p>A period of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'Global Divides' refer to?

<p>It focuses on socio-economic and political affiliations rather than just geographical divisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between capitalism and communism?

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of the North-South divide.

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Brandt Line and what was its purpose?

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the term Global South and its significance.

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does globalization contribute to the North-South divide?

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss some examples of the Global South in developed countries.

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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