Chapter 1 Key Term Quiz

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 poor with high population growth and numerous economic and societal problems.

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