A Flashcards
African National Congress (ANC):
founded in 1912,
at first was focused on civil rights for black South Africans, later became a leading force against apartheid
began to evolve into the ruling party post-1994.
Afrikaner:
A South African ethnic group descended from predominantly Dutch settlers in the 17th century, associated with the development and enforcement of apartheid policies.
Ali Jinnah:
Founder of Pakistan and leader of the All-India Muslim League,
instrumental in the partition of India and the establishment of a separate Muslim state in 1947.
Anwar al-Sadat:
President of Egypt from 1970 to 1981,
known for initiating peace with Israel through the Camp David Accords and for economic reforms
assassinated for his policies.
Apartheid:
A system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa against Black people from 1948 to 1994, enforcing white minority rule.
Arab League:
regional organization of Arab countries established in 1945
promoted political, economic, and cultural cooperation among its members.
Arab Nationalism:
A political and cultural ideology emphasizing unity and independence of Arab peoples and nations from Western domination.
ASEAN:
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, established in 1967, promoting economic growth, regional stability, and political cooperation among member states.
Augusto Pinochet:
Military dictator of Chile from 1973 to 1990, known for economic reforms and widespread human rights abuses during his rule.
Ayatollah Khomeini:
Iranian religious leader and revolutionary
led the 1979 Iranian Revolution,
established the Islamic Republic of Iran.