Africa Flashcards
Imperialism
The takeover of a nation to dominate it’s Government,trade and/or culture.
Nationalism
Competing with other nations to prove your countries greatness.
White Man’s Burdan
Belief that Euro’s and Amer’s had a duty to civilize other parts of the world and make them like them.
Genocide
Mass murder of a particular group of people.
Apartheid
1948-1994 whites and blacks separated w/whites taking power, mistreating blacks, and making laws that did so in S. Africa.
Ethnocentrism
The belief that one’s culture is superior to others, and judging other cultures according to your culture’s standards.
Rite of Passage
Special ceremony that makes entering a new stage of life, such as adulthood.
Developed nations
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.