3rd nineweeks

Question 1

Imperialism

Answer 1

The takeover of a country or territory by a stronger nation with the intent of dominating the political, social, and economic life of the people of that territory

Question 2

Nationalism

Answer 2

Competing with another land to prove your national greatness

Question 3

White Man’s Burden

Answer 3

The european’s want to “civilize” the people of Africa, Asia, and the South Pacific (1850’s - 1920’s)

Question 4

Genocide

Answer 4

Intentional mass murder of a particular race

Question 5

Apartheid

Answer 5

A system or practice that seperates people according to race, ethnicity, caste, etc.

Question 6

Ethnocentrism

Answer 6

Viewing one’s culture as superior to others, and applying it’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

Question 8

Developed Nation

Answer 8

High Standard of living, and economies based on a combination of industry, service, and agriculture (US, Europe, Japan, Australia)

Question 9

Developing Nation

Answer 9

low standards of living, little industry, and an economy that mostly relies on farming (most of Africa, Asia, South America)