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 countries greatness

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white mans burden

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belief that the euros and amers 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 whites from blacks w/whites taking power

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5
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genocide

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mass murder of a particular group of people

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6
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ethnocentrism

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belief that ones culture is superior to others and judging other cultures according to your cultural standards

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7
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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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8
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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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