EXAM Key Terms

Question 1

Imperialism

Answer 1

Policy extending a country’s power and influence through colonisation or military force. Eg- Japan into China

Question 2

Fascism

Answer 2

Nationalistic ideology that is achieved through totalitarian leadership and methodology. Eg- fascist Italy

Question 3

Nazism

Answer 3

Form of fascism promoting Germanic superiority and exclude those who did not meet glorified stereotype

Question 4

Socialism

Answer 4

Economic and social system characterised by social ownership and democratic control of production. Eg- Stalins Russia

Question 5

Communism

Answer 5

Theory or system of social organisation in which all property is owned by community and each person contributes. Eg- Stalins Russia

Question 6

Democracy

Answer 6

System of government by the whole population or eligible members elect their representatives. Eg- Weimar Germany

Question 7

Capitalism

Answer 7

Political and economic system in which production and and distribution are privately owned for profit. Eg- USA

Question 8

Nationalism

Answer 8

Extreme form of patriotism marked by feeling over superiority over other countries. Eg- Nazi Germany

Question 9

National self-determination

Answer 9

Creation of national governmental state by people who view themselves as a distinct nation. Eg- Yugoslavia

Question 10

Militarism

Answer 10

Belief that country should maintain strong military capability to be prepared to to use it aggressively to promote national ideas. Eg- Wilhelm