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The "first world" was the "old world," or basically Europe, before the discovery of the Americas. The "second world" was the Americas, discovered by Columbus. The phrase "third world" originally meant the rest of the world not included in the "first" or "second" worlds. Its meaning has changed over time so that now it means the poverty-stricken portions of the world.
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When you use the expression Third World what are the First and Second Worlds supposed to be?
When the terms were coined, First World referred to NATO nations, Second World referred to Bloc nations, and Third World referred to nonaligned nations.
What are the three types of fingerprints?
there are three types of fingerprints. the first type is called loops and 60% of the worlds population has these. the second type is called whirls and 35% of people have these. the third and most rare kind of fingerprint is called a slant and 5% have this.:)
If the first option is called primary and the second is secondary what's the third option called?
Tertiary
What are the five positions of ballet called?
They are basically called first, second, third, fourth, and fifth positions.
First level consumers are called what while second and third level consumers are called what?
First level consumers are called herbivores, second level are called carnivores, and omnivores can eat meat or plants so omnivores can be either first level, second level, or third level.
What is first second and third in french?
First: premier Second: deuxième Third: troisième
What are the three divisions of the small intestine?
They are the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
Why is the third hand on the clock called a second hand?
Because it points at the seconds? hours minutes seconds
Why is the third hand on the watch called a second hand?
The third hand on a watch is called the second hand because it counts the seconds in a minute. The first hand is the hour hand, the second hand is the minute hand, and the third hand is the second hand.
What is a number that shows position in a series such as first second and third called?
1st 2cd 3rd
How many valves are on a trumpet and what are they called?
On a standard trumpet that is not a piccolo, there are 3. They are simply called the first, second, and third valve.
Is he second person?
He is a third person. I might be speaking about him to you. I am first, you are second, he is third.
