African 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 would and make them like them
Aparthied
1948 - 1994: whits and blacks separated w/ whites taking power, mistreating blacks and making laws that did so
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