List of modern great powers

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/list-of-modern-great-powers

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is a modern great power?A modern great power is a country that can shape global events because it has a strong economy, powerful politics, and a strong military.
2. Why do great powers matter?Great powers matter because they help decide how money moves around the world, set rules in places like the UN, and keep peace or sometimes cause tension.

Power Projection: A state's ability to exert military and political influence far beyond its own territory.
Multilateralism: The practice of coordinating national policies in groups of three or more states, often through international organizations.
Soft Power: The ability to attract and co-opt, rather than coerce or pay, through cultural and ideological appeal.