Contemporary World Part 1 Exam

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Across
  1. 5. The process of sending goods or services to another country for sale.
  2. 6. An economic model where private ownership controls the means of production, and businesses operate to generate profit.
  3. 8. A defined political entity with a territory, permanent residents, and a governing body.
  4. 10. Integration: The formation of a unified market across multiple countries.
  5. 11. The practice or science of farming, involving the cultivation of soil to grow crops and raise animals. Often a major economic reliance for developing nations.
  6. 14. Blocs: Partnerships among groups of countries to foster trade and economic integration.
  7. 15. An economic strategy aimed at limiting imports to defend domestic industries.
  8. 18. Agreements between countries aiming for cooperation in specific matters, typically related to defense or trade.
  9. 19. Individuals constituting a community or population.
  10. 21. Compulsory payments made to the government, usually imposed on income, goods, or services.
  11. 22. A form of government where the authority lies with the people, who exercise power directly or elect representatives freely.
  12. 23. The ongoing process of increasing interconnectedness between countries, particularly regarding trade, culture, and political matters.
  13. 25. North: A term for economically developed countries, mostly situated in the Northern Hemisphere.
  14. 27. World Country: Typically dependent on agriculture as its primary economic sector.
  15. 28. Taxes levied on imported goods to increase their cost and shield local industries.
  16. 29. The most populous nation globally, notable for its swift economic growth and substantial influence on world affairs.
  17. 30. A country and continent situated in the Southern Hemisphere, renowned for its economic prosperity and high standard of living, yet classified as part of the Global North.
Down
  1. 1. A restriction on the quantity of a particular product that can be imported or exported.
  2. 2. The action of bringing goods or services from another country into one's own for sale.
  3. 3. A geographical area under the authority of a state or ruler.
  4. 4. A sizable group of individuals linked by common ancestry, culture, language, or history.
  5. 7. The power of a state to control itself or govern another state.
  6. 9. The collaboration of regions within or across countries for mutual advantage.
  7. 12. A country often recognized for having the highest GDP per capita as of the year 2024.
  8. 13. The organized system involving the production, consumption, and trade of goods and services in a society.
  9. 15. An archipelagic nation in Southeast Asia, celebrated for its cultural richness and history, also called the "Pearl of the Orient."
  10. 16. A well-known entrepreneur recognized for founding companies like Tesla and SpaceX.
  11. 17. A system or location where buyers and sellers come together to exchange goods and services.
  12. 20. A regional intergovernmental organization that supports political and economic cooperation among Southeast Asian countries, known as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
  13. 24. A societal condition in which there is no governing body or law.
  14. 26. City: A sovereign city-state enclosed within Rome, Italy, serving as the central spiritual hub for the Catholic Church.
  15. 28. of Westphalia: Refers to the challenges that the concept of Westphalian sovereignty faces, especially in the context of globalization.
  16. 29. A socio-economic ideology advocating for a classless society, where all means of production are communally owned.