Superpower key Terms Flashcards
Superpower
A country with a strong ability to be powerful across the whole world
Regional power
A nation or country that exercises influence and power within a region (area).
Emerging power
A country that has increasing influence across the world.
Hard power
Getting your own way by force.
Soft power
The power of persuasion (making someone do something you want). Some countries are able to make others follow their lead by making plans and showing ideas that are attractive and appealing.
Smart power
A combination of hard and soft power to get their own way such as trade (buying and selling of goods).
GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
The total value of goods and services produced in a country.
Literacy rate
The percentage of people that can read and write
BRICS
A group of countries that are thought to be emerging powers on their way to becoming developed countries. They are Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa
Resources
Something people use
Trade Bloc
A type of agreement between countries where the members gain benefits from working together.
