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Geoterms 18 Ethnic Group Nation Nationalism Nation-State State

Ethnic Group A group of people in a country who share a c unique culture and identity.

Nation A large group of people who share a common history and culture. Not all nations have their own government or control a territory. But in common use, the word nation often means a country or nation-state.

Nationalism Feelings of loyalty and pride toward one’s nation or ethnic group. Nationalism sometimes includes the belief that one’s nation or group is better than all others.

Nation-State An independent state, or country, whose people mostly share a common identity.

State A political unit that controls a particular territory.

18.2: Read and answer the questions in your packet The five basic factors affecting a nation-states success are: Security Political freedom Economic Growth Quality of Life National Unity

What are some key ways that a nation-state can keep its people secure? Two ways a nation-state can keep its people secure are by protecting its people from foreign enemies and from crime.

What is GDP? Along with GDP what two other factors might indicate whether a nation-state is experiencing economic growth? GDP, or gross domestic product, is the total value of goods and services produced within a nation-state in a year. Income and poverty levels might also indicate whether a nation-state is experiencing economic growth.

How can a government improve its citizens’ quality of life How can a government improve its citizens’ quality of life? What are two measures of quality of life within a nation-state? A government can improve its citizens’ quality of life by providing safe, food, clean water, and good medical care. Life expectancy and death rate of babies are two indicators of quality of life within a nation-state.

What is nationalism? In what ways can it both foster and work against unity within a nation-state? Nationalism is a feeling of pride and loyalty toward one’s nation. In countries with many ethnic groups, nationalism sometimes works against unity if ethnic groups decide they would be bettor off as independent nations.

What does the organization Freedom House do What does the organization Freedom House do? What two kinds of rights does it examine for each country? Freedom House is an organization that rates countries on how free they are. It looks at a country’s protection of political and civil rights.

Which of these terms refers to an independent country whose people mostly share a common identity? Colonial Empire Ethnic Group Nation-State Plural Society C. Nation State

What is a feeling of pride and loyalty toward one’s country called? Pluralism Nationalism Self-Respect Cultural Identity B. Nationalism

Which of these is an example of a failed state? The Azerbaijan Republic The European Union The United Kingdom The Soviet Union D. The Soviet Union.

Based on the graphs, which of these is most likely to be a major problem facing Kazakhstan? religious conflict between Muslims and Jews ethnic tension between Russians and Kazakhs the settlement of Ukrainian and Uzbek refugees the growing power of the Russian Orthodox Church

What natural resource has become Azerbaijan's leading export? oil coal copper ore natural gas A.

Life expectancy in Belarus has dropped since 1990 Life expectancy in Belarus has dropped since 1990. Which of these has contributed most to this trend? the collapse of the Soviet Union the Chernobyl power plant explosion the Chechen independence movement the conflict between Muslims and Christians B.

In 2004, Lithuania became a member of the Baltic States. Soviet Union. United Nations. European Union. D.

Which statement is best supported by the information on the graph below? Russia became less free between 1991 and 2003. Russia became more free between 1991 and 2003. Russia became a democracy between 1991 and 2003. Russia became a failed state between 1991 and 2003