Chapter 1 Key Term Quiz

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

A term used more frequently since the end of the Cold War referring to countries that have since industrialized and matured into First World countries.

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

The economic and political alliance of most European countries.

An acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China and (sometimes) South Africa that are grouped together due to the fact that they are all large countries with developing economies.

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

Community of people with a common identity, shared cultural values, and a commitment and attachment to a particular area.

A military alliance formed in 1949 between Canada, the USA and European countries as a bulwark against the Soviet Union.

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

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.

The line of longitude designated as the zero degree line.

A separate and distinct unit of political authority.

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