(M) The Global Divides: The North and the South (M) Flashcards
an uneven process therefore it follows an imbalance in the socio-economic and political categories.
Globalization
When did the division of the world occur?
1494, Treaty of Tordesillas
The West belonging to the?
Crown of Castile ( Now part of Spain)
The East belonging to the?
portuguese
This event between the US and the USSR created the division between the Capitalist/Democratic states and the Communist states.
Cold War
a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation (direct democracy), or to choose governing officials to do so.
Democracy
T or F. Communism is an economic and political system in which a country’s trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state. - Oxford
F (Capitalism)
It is an economic ideology that advocates for a classless society in which all property and wealth are communally- owned, instead of by individuals. - James Chen
Communism
T or F. The Global South is the home of all members of the Group of Eight (G8): Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, Russia and, the United States.
F (North)
It refers to the developed countries. It is also the abode of the powerful permanent members of the United Nations Security Council
Global North/First World
T or F. Capitalist economies were considered First World.
T
Where do Industrialized and democratic countries belong?
Global North
These countries are describe as former communist countries that aren’t quite in poverty but aren’t prosperous either
Second World Countries
T or F. Global South and Third World are conceptually the same.
T
What countries consists the Global south?
It consists of Africa, Latin America, Asia and other countries that are not economically and politically stable.
initially used to refer to the former colonies of European countries.
Third World/Global South
It was also used to refer to the poor world. These countries were considered to be non-industrialized and newly industrialized.
3rd World
T or F. 5% of the people in Global North has enough food and shelter.
F (South)
Controls 4/5 of the income earned anywhere in the world
North
Railroad constructions
North
cotton and agriculture
South
T or F. Global divides are purely– of a geographical division and – rather focused on socio-economic and political affiliations and status
F (NOT purely but rather focused on)
T or F. As nations become economically developed, if there geographical location is South, they will remain as part of the South.
F (they may become part of the “North” regardless of geographical location)
T or F. Any nations that do not qualify for developed status are in effect deemed to be part of the “South”.
T
