Africa Flashcards
Imperialism
the takeover of a nation to dominate its govt., trade, and/or culture
Nationalism
competing with other nations to prove your country’s greatness
White Man’s Burden
belief that Euro’s and Amer’s had a duty to civilize other parts of the world and make them like them
Apartheid
1948-1994: whites and blacks separated w/whites taking power, mistreating blacks, and making laws that did so
Genocide
mass murder of a particular group of people
Ethnocentrism
viewing ones own culture as superior to others, and
applying your own cultures values to judge people
in other cultures
Rite of Passage
a special ceremony or ritual that marks a particular stage
of life, such as reaching adulthood.
Developed Nation
high standards of living, and economics based on a
combination of industry, service, and agriculture
Developing Nation
low standards of living, little industry, and and economy that mostly relies on farming