African History and Takes on Beauty

Question 1

Imperialism

Answer 1

the takeover of a nation to dominate its gov., trade, and/or culture

Question 2

Nationalism

Answer 2

Competing with other nations to prove your greatness

Question 3

White Man’s Burden

Answer 3

Belief that Euro.’s and Amer.’s had a duty to civilize other parts of the world and make them like them

Question 4

Genocide

Answer 4

The intentional mass murder of a particular group of people

Question 5

Apartheid

Answer 5

a system or practice that separates people because of their race, color, etc.

Question 6

Ethnocentrism

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Rite of Passage

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Developed Nation

Answer 8

High standards of living, and economies based on a combination of industry, service, and agriculture

Question 9

Developing Nation

Answer 9

Low standards of living, little industry, and an economy that mostly relies on farming