Chapter 8 Flashcards
Define State
An area organized into a political unit and ruled by an established gov. that has control over its internal and foreign affairs /A country
Define Sovereignty
independence from control of its internal affairs by other states
Why is important to know the locations of states, and what are the largest six states?
You would lack the basic frame of reference knowing where things are
Russia, US. Canada, China, Brazil, and Australia
When was the United Nations created and by whom?
In 1945 by the Victorious Allies of World War II
What does the United Nations do?
Address global economic problems, promote human rights, and provide humanitarian relief
Who are the five permanent members of UN Security Council and what can they do?
US, China, UK, Russia, France
Can veto a peacekeeping operation
What challenges exist in unifying North and South Korea
North Korea is Communist
South Korea is Capitalist
(South Korea is further along developed than North Korea)
Do most people regard China and Taiwan as one or two sovereign states?
What is China’s opinion?
Other countries consider China and Taiwan as two sovereign states but China sees Taiwan apart of their country
During the time between China figuring out its gov system what did US falsely claim ruled over China?
Why?
Taiwan
Taiwan-Communist China-Nationalist
(Taiwan is not apart of the UN)
US supported the Nationalist during World War 1
Most African countries see the Western Sahara as independent, but which country does not?
Morocco
On which continent are there no states?
Antarctica
Which states have made conflicts over overlapping territory in Antarctica?
How many claims have been heard?
Argentina, Chile, UK
None
Referring to the Arctic Theory what is and is not allowed in the Antarctica?
Why might countries be interested in that continent??
States may establish research stations but no military activity
Thought to have rich in energy resources
Where did the ancient states evolve?
Political unity in the ancient world reached its peak____?
Ancient Middle East
Roman Empire
Define City-State?
Describe the evolution of European States?
- city that comprise a town and surrounding countryside
- a handful of powerful kings emerged as rulers, much of Europe consolidated into a handful of Empires
Define Self-determination?
Define nation-state? When did it arise?
- the idea that ethnicities have the right to govern themselves
- a state whose territory corresponds to that occupied by a particular ethnicity
- In Europe during the 19th century and Western Europe
- the movement to identify nationalist on the basis of language spread everywhere else in Europe
Define multiethnic state:
Define multinational state:
- state/country that contains more than one ethnicity
- country that contains more than one ethnicity with traditions of self-determination
Why is Denmark a good example of a perfect state-nation?
Why is Denmark not a good example of a perfect state-nation?
Good
- the Danes have a strong sense of unity that derives from shared cultural characteristics and attitudes
Not
- they have 2 large ethnic groups from Turkey and refugees from Yugoslavia
- Denmark controls two territories where few ethnic Danes live
Give 2 examples of centripetal forces used by communist in Eastern Europe.
- writers and artists were pressured to conform to a style known as “social realism”, emphasized Communist and political values
- Use of Russian Language as promoted
Identify 4 regions other than Russia apart of the Soviet Union.
Baltic, European, Central Asian, and Caucasus States
What are 2 similarities and 2 differences of Baltic States and Eastern Europe?
Similarity:
-All of former union
Differences:
- Baltic
- Only 1 country can be determined as nation-state (Lithuania)
- Have a clear cultural tradition and distinct historical traditions
- European
- All 3 republics fit nation-states (Belarus, Moldova, and Ukraine)
- The distinctions are somewhat blurred
What is the dominant language family ad religion of Central Asian States?
Muslim
Altaic Language
What were 3 motivations for European Colonization?
To promote Christianity
Extract useful resources and to serve as captive markets
Establish power through the number of colonies
Where are most present colonies located?
Are islands in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea
