Antecedent Boundaries
Definition
These are boundaries that were defined before the present day human landscape was developed. They often follow physical features like rivers and mountain ranges.
Analogy
Consider antecedent boundaries as old family recipes passed down through generations. They existed before current culinary trends and remain unchanged despite new cooking methods or ingredients coming into play.
Related terms
Natural Boundary: A boundary created by physical features such as mountains or rivers.
Subsequent Boundary: A boundary drawn after populations have established themselves over an area and reflects those changes in population distribution.
Superimposed Boundary: A boundary imposed on an area by an outside or conquering power. This boundary ignores the cultural organizations on this landscape.
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Practice Questions (6)
Which pair of nations' histories best demonstrates consequent and antecedent boundaries?
Why are antecedent boundaries considered stable?
Why are antecedent boundaries considered less contentious compared to other boundary types?
What is the primary purpose of antecedent boundaries?
What impact do antecedent boundaries often have on geopolitical relationships?
In what way do antecedent boundaries influence the cultural landscape?
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