Social studies guide Flashcards
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What were the most important/valuable goods traded between sub-Saharan African empires?
gold and salt
. Explain three major consequences of the Trans Atlantic slave trade on Africa:
stunted Africa’s long-term development, sharpened divisions along ethnic and social lines and fostered a culture of violence.
Define ethnocentrism
Ethnocentrism is the belief in the superiority of one’s own culture or ethnic group
imperialism
imperialism is the policy or practice by which a country extends it’s power .
colonization
colonization refers to the act of establishing control over foreign territory
explain how the practices affected Africa, including the claiming of African lands and the use of both direct and indirect rule in European-colonized areas of Africa:
They practiced of all of these had profound and lasting effects on africa . many claimed terriroe
. Explain how the Berlin Conference of 1884 affected Africa and how it was ethnocentric.
established the legal claim by Europeans that all of Africa could be occupied by whomever could take it.
What were the long-term effects of colonization on Africa?
forced the demise of African industry and created a reliance on imported goods from Europe
- Explain how European colonization led to civil war in many African countries after they won independence. (NOTE: Civil war is not a fight against colonization, but a struggle for control among groups within the same independent country.)
The boundaries, weak political instructions , and economic disparities created a bad environment where bad conflicts could thrive.
- In your own words, explain the causes and effects of the Rwandan genocide of Tutsi by extremist Hutus in 1994.
The genocide was teh result of the historical ethinic tenisons , and extremist ideologies leading to horrific violence and profound consequences for the nation and it’s people .
- Explain - what was apartheid, and what kind of laws were in place during that time in South Africa?
It was a deeply oppressive system that enforced racial segregation through a variety of laws .
- Explain Nelson Mandela’s connection and reactions to the system of apartheid in South Africa.
The connection to the apartheid was profound . His reactions to this system were marked by unwavering commitment and leadership .
- List two examples of progress AND two examples of challenges still being dealt with in modern Africa.
One example is the progress in modern africa of technology and innovation . another example is the imporovment in education and rates across continent . one major issues is the oikitical instability . another challenge is the impact of climate change .
