social studies Africa test Flashcards

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Imperialism

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The takeover of a nation to dominate it government,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 Euro’s and Amer.’s had a duty to civilize other parts of the world and make them like them.

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Genocide

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

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Apartheid

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Mass murder of a particular group of people.

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Ethnocentrism

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Belief that one’s culture is superior others, and judging other cultures according to your culture standards

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Rite Of Passage

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Special ceremony that marks entering a new stage of life, such as adulthood

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Developed Nation

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High standard of living and economics based on a combo of indrustry

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Developing Nation

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LSw standard of living, little industry, economy based on just agriculture

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