Africa Test Flashcards

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Imperialism

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the take over of a nation to dominate its goverment,trade,and/or culture.

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Nationalism

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

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White Man’s Burden

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

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Aparteid

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1948-1994: whites and blacks separated w/whites talking power,mistreating blacks, and making laws that did so

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Genocide

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mass murder of a particular group of people

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Ethnocentrim

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

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Rite of Passage

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a special ceremony or ritual that marks a particular stage of life. such as reaching adulthood,sweet 16,anniversary,wedding.

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Developed Nations

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high standard of living, and economies based on a combination of industry, sevice, and agriculture.(most of the countries are in United States, Europe, Japan, Australia)

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Developing Nations

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low standard of living, little industry, and an economy that mostly relies on farms.(most of the countries are in America, Asia, South America)

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