Africa Flashcards
Imperialism
the takeover of a nation to dominate it’s govt., trade, and/or culture
Nationalism
competing with other nations to prove your countries greatness
White Man’s Burden
belief that European’s and American’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 in S. Africa
Genocide
mass murder of a particular group of people
Ethnocentrism
belief that one’s culture is superior to others, and judging other cultures according to your cultural standards
Rite of Passage
special ceremony that marks entering a new stage of life, such as adulthood
Developed nation
high standard 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