Superpowers Geography - Key Terms Flashcards
Superpower
A nation which is able to project its power and influence anywhere in the world. It is a dominant global force
Hegemony
Leadership or dominance
G-Zero
A situation whereby no single country is able to meet the challenge of global leadership
Imperalism
A relationship of political, economic or cultural control between geographical areas
Colonalism
The political rule of a nation by another
Colonisation
The physical settling of people from a colonial power within their colony
Mercantilism
Belief in the benefits of profitable trading
Bi Polar World
Two opposing superpowers
Uni Polar World
One superpower
Multi Polar World
Three of more superpowers
Neo-Colonialism
A form of indirect control over developing countries, most of them former colonies
IGOs
International-Governmental Organisations
