Africa test Flashcards
Imperialism
The takeover of a country or territory by a stronger nation with the intent of dominating the political, social, and economic life.
Nationalism
Competing with other nations to prove your national greatness.
White Man’s Burden
the alleged duty of white colonizers to care for nonwhite indigenous subjects in their colonial possessions.
Genocide
the intentional mass murder of a particular group of people
Apartheid
a system that separates people according to color
Ethnocentrism
viewing one’s own culture as superior to others, and applying your own culture’s values to judge people in other cultures
Rile of Passage
a special ceremony or ritual that marks a particular stage of life, such as reaching adulthood
Developed Nations
high standards of living and economies based on a combination of industry, service, and agriculture
Developing Nations
low standards of living, little industry, and an economy that mostly relies on farming
