global vocab Flashcards
1
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Terrorism
A
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation in pursuit of political aims
2
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IMPERIALISM
A
WHEN ONE COUNTRY TAKES OVER ANOTHER FOR ECONOMIC GAIN
3
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NATIONALISM
A
PRIDE AND LOYALTY IN ONE’S COUNTRY
4
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CULTURE
A
THE TOTAL WAY OF LIFE OF A GROUP OF PEOPLE
5
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CULTURAL DIFFUSION
A
THE SHARING OF IDEAS BETWEEN CULTURES/ COUNTRIES
6
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DEMOCRACY
A
A GOVERNMENT CHOSEN BY THE PEOPLE THROUGH ELECTIONS
7
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COMMUNISM
A
A classless society. Everyone is equal.
8
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TOTALITARIAN STATE
A
A GOVERNMENT WITH TOTAL CONTROL OVER THE LIVES OF ITS CITIZENS
9
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SOCIAL MOBILITY
A
ABILITY TO MOVE UP OR DOWN IN A SOCIAL CLASS SYSTEM
10
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CAPITALISM
A
ECONOMIC SYSTEM IN WHICH THE means of production are privately owned. Social classes exist
