Africa Flashcards

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Imperialism

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The takeover of a nation to dominate it’s Government,trade and/or culture.

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Nationalism

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Competing with other nations to prove your countries greatness.

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White Man’s Burdan

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Belief that Euro’s and Amer’s had a duty to civilize other parts of the world and make them like them.

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Genocide

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Mass murder of a particular group of people.

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Apartheid

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1948-1994 whites and blacks separated w/whites taking power, mistreating blacks, and making laws that did so in S. Africa.

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Ethnocentrism

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The belief that one’s culture is superior to others, and judging other cultures according to your culture’s standards.

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Rite of Passage

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Special ceremony that makes entering a new stage of life, such as adulthood.

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Developed nations

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High standards of living, and economies based on a combo of industry, service, and agriculture.

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Developing Nation

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Low standards of living, little industry, economy based on just agriculture.

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