Africa test Flashcards

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Imperialism

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the takeover of a nation to dominate its govt., trade, and/or culture

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Nationalism

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competing with other nations to prove your country’s greatness

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White Man’s Burden

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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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Apartheid

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

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Genocide

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mass murder of a particular group of people

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Ethnocentrism

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

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Rite of passage

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special ceremony that marks entering a new stage of life, such as adulthood

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Developed Nation

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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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