CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Inequality

What type of country is primarily rural, has wide spread poverty, and a low level of development?

  1. Core country
  2. Third world country
  3. First world country
  4. Second world country
Explanation

Answer: B - A country that has widespread poverty, a low level of development, and is primarily rural is called a third world country. A first world country is one that is highly developed and capitalist. Many first world countries are also core countries, which have a great deal of international power.

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