Chapter 1 Key Term Quiz

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

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.

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

A term used to describe countries that are poor with high population growth and numerous economic and societal problems.

A term popularly used during or before the Cold War, for describing communist countries.

A term for the unplanned, often illegal, informal housing in cities that arise due to the inability of formal markets and public authorities to provide enough affordable and accessible housing. Slums are also referred to as "shantytowns," "informal housing," and "squatter housing."

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

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.

A global change in mortality and fertility that occurred around 1800, but also refers to the four phases of transition.

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

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 measurement of the number of deaths of children under one year of age.

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