Unit 4: Political Patterns And Processes Chapter 8: Topic 4.3

Question 1

The study and effects of geography on politics and relations among states. More than just political power, this study also relates to trade, resource management, and the environment on a global scale

Answer 1

Geopolitics

Question 2

A willingness by a person or a group of people to defend space they claim

Answer 2

Territoriality

Question 3

When there is a serious disagreement between religious groups. For example, Sunni and Shia Muslims (2 branches of Islam), disagree on who should succeed Muhammad after his death in 632. Sunnis dominate Saudi Arabia and Shia dominate Iran

Answer 3

Religious Conflict

Question 4

Gaining economic independence

Answer 4

Economic Self-Determination

Question 5

In this system, economic, political, or even cultural control was indirectly exerted over developing countries

Answer 5

Neocolonialism

Question 6

After WW2 and the establishment of the United Nations (UN), trade barriers were dramatically lowered, and a new era of globalization emerged.

Answer 6

Modern Globalization

Question 7

A place of physical congestion between wider regions of movement and interaction

Answer 7

Choke Point