Africa test Flashcards
Imperialism
the takeover of a nation to dominate its govt., trade, and/or culture
Nationalism
competing with other nations to prove your country’s greatness
White Man’s Burden
belief that Euro’s and Amer.’s had a duty to civilize other parts of the world and make them like them
Apartheid
1948 - 1994 whites and blacks separated with 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 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