Africa Vocabulary

Question 1

The takeover of a nation to dominate its government, trade, and/or culture.

Answer 1

Imperialism

Question 2

Competing with other nations to prove your country’s greatness.

Answer 2

Nationalism

Question 3

The belief that Europeans and Americans had a duty to civilize other parts to the world and make them like them.

Answer 3

White Man’s Burden

Question 4

The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.

Answer 4

Genocide

Question 5

1948-1994: Whites and blacks separated with whites in power, mistreating blacks, and making laws that did so.

Answer 5

Apartheid

Question 6

Viewing ones own culture as superior to others, and applying your own’s culture’s values to judge people in other cultures.

Answer 6

Ethnocentrism

Question 7

A special ceremony or ritual that marks a particular stage of life, such as reaching adulthood.

Answer 7

Rite of Passage

Question 8

Has a high standard of living, and economies based on a combination of industry, service, and agriculture.

Answer 8

Developed Nation

Question 9

Has a low standard of living, little industry, and an economy that mostly relies on farming.

Answer 9

Developing Nation