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Chapter 8, Political Geography Rubenstein Globalization ? an important political trend particularly in the Post-Cold War era. Cold War was between democracy (USA) and communism (former USSR) ? arms buildup in both countries After fall of USSR in 1991, Cold War was officially over Now most of world is coming together economically, politically, and even militarily This has resulted in a loss of cultural diversity ? i.e. go to Guam, an island in the South Pacific, and find a Hard Rock Caf? Further, the standard for globalization is usually set in the USA a). This can be a source of resentment to other cultures b). Look at it this way ? would you want to emulate Shi?ite Muslim ways? Key Issue #1: Where are states located?

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Chapter 8, Political Geography Rubenstein Globalization ? an important political trend particularly in the Post-Cold War era. Cold War was between democracy (USA) and communism (former USSR) ? arms buildup in both countries After fall of USSR in 1991, Cold War was officially over Now most of world is coming together economically, politically, and even militarily This has resulted in a loss of cultural diversity ? i.e. go to Guam, an island in the South Pacific, and find a Hard Rock Caf? Further, the standard for globalization is usually set in the USA a). This can be a source of resentment to other cultures b). Look at it this way ? would you want to emulate Shi?ite Muslim ways? Key Issue #1: Where are states located?

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Chapter 10, Agriculture, Key Issue I ? CREATEDATE ?8/4/08 5:53 AM? I. Where Did Agriculture Originate? A. Origins of Agriculture 1. Hunters and Gatherers a. Contemporary Hunting and Gathering 2. Invention of Agriculture 1. Two Types of Cultivation B. Location of Agricultural Hearths 1. Location of First Vegetative Planting 2. Location of First Seed Agriculture a. Diffusion of Seed Agriculture C. Classifying Agricultural Regions 1. Differences Between Subsistence and Commercial Agriculture a. Purpose of Farming b. Percentage of Farmers in the labor Force c. Use of Machinery d. Farm Size e. Relationship of Farming to Other Businesses 2. Mapping Agricultural Regions ? II. Where Are Agricultural Regions in Less Developed Countries? A. Shifting Cultivation

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Selam Kubrom AP World Chapter 2 Mesopotamia Civilization: An ambiguous term often used to denote more complex societies but sometimes used by anthropologists to describe any group of people sharing a set of cultural traits. Scholars agree that certain political, social, economic, and technological phenomena are indicators of civilization. Cities that served as administrative centers A political system based on control of a defined territory rather on connections of kinship A significant number of people engaged in specialized, non-food-producing activities Status distinctions, usually linked to the accumulation of substantial wealth by some groups Monumental building A system for keeping permanent records Long-distance trade Major advances in science and the arts.

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7 Siler Lael Siler Zepelin 4 AP World History 26 May 2011 Globalization: Changing the Nature of Nations Globalization has radically shifted from concept to reality. The nature of imperialism transitioned from neighboring groups conquering one another for territorial expansion to entire nations competing for global economic, political, and cultural power. Today, the exponential growth of technology and industry is creating one globalized economy. This global economy has found a way to transcend the boundaries large hegemonic powers historically could never unite, changing the nature of nations.

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?First Five Year Plan (1953-57) Collectivisation led to? Greater CCP control rurally and some peasants better off foodwise Dr. Sun Yat Sen 1866-1925?Father of the Chinese Revolution. Studied in USA, became Christian. Formed Saving China Association. Sold printed Chinese Bibles. Worked with General Huang Xing to overthrow the Qing Dynasty. Assumed office as provisional president after the 1911 Revolution, but he wasn't even in China. Established the Three People's Principles (Nationalism, democracy, people's livelihood) Positive Industrial results of FFYP Almost all production exceeded targets such as Coal, steel, cement, electricity, trucks, machines and bicycles all exceeded production targets. Negative Industrial results of FFYP

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Term/Question Answer How did Chinese culture develop? developed laregly in isolation; tended towards unification Confucius emphasized on ideal and proper principles of society?emphasized on living by ren (humanity that is developed) by knowing the li (propriety) First Fiver Year Plan 1953-1957 Thought Reform -1951?-Mao feared intellectuals?-reeducation campaign targeted at intellectuals to teach them party ideals?-cleansing process to make them worthy of Mao Great Leap Forward launched May 1958 ended June 1960 Permanent Revolution -Mao thought gradual development would lead to the end of the revolution and free market capitalism?-by making ideology at the focus, it would keep the revolution from stopping Great Leap Forward

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