Africa Flashcards
Imperialism
Taking over another nation and forcing them to believe and act the same as the conqueror.
Nationalism
Believing that your country is better than others
White Man’s Burden
American and European belief that it is their duty to “civilize” other countries
Genocide
Mass killing of a large group
Developed Nation
High standards of living, and economies based on a combo of industry, service, and agriculture
Developing Nation
Low standards of living, little industry, economy based on just agriculture
Rite of Passage
Special ceremony that marks entering a new stage of life, such as adulthood
Ethnocentrism
Belief that one’s culture is superior to others, and judging other cultures according to your cultural standards
Apartheid
1948-1994: Whites and blacks separated w/whites taking power, mistreating blacks, and making laws that did so