Chapter 1 Key Term Quiz

A World of Difference
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Early maps first described in the 8th century and printed in the 15th, which depict a view from the northern hemisphere of the world as circular and surrounded by an ocean.

Refers to the indigenous peoples deemed 'marginalized' and 'dispossessed.'

A term replacing the previously used 'developing' designation for countries, referring to the dominance of such countries below the 30 North latitude line.

A term used to describe countries that are considered to be rich, affluent and have growing economies.

A grouping of the richest 35 counties of the world in North America, Western Europe, East Asia and South America.

A term replacing the previously used 'developed' designation for countries, named because of the location of most developed countries, which sits above the 30 degrees North latitude line.

A political belief system in which a socialist economic system is implemented to allow the state to maintain control over the means of production and to provide for the people according to their perceived needs.

A term used to describe countries that are progressing economically but are still not developed enough to be considered First World or developed countries.

Organizations that are not sanctioned or affiliated with any particular government or state, but may be funded by particular countries. Examples include the IMF, World Bank, and the WTO.

The line of longitude designated as the zero degree line.

The movement of manufacturing industries from the developed to the developed world.

A line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole that designates the point at which one calendar day turns to the next.

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