Social Studies

Question 1

Imperialism

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Nationalism

Answer 2

Competing with other nations to prove your nation greatness

Question 3

White Man’s Burden

Answer 3

Belief that Euro’s and Amer. ‘s has a duty to civilize other parts of the world and make them like them

Question 4

Genocide

Answer 4

Intentional mass murder of a particular group of people

Question 5

Apartheid

Answer 5

!948-1994: whites and blacks separated w/whites taking power, mistreating blacks, and making laws that did so

Question 6

Ethnocentrism

Answer 6

Belief that one’s culture is superior to others, and applying your own culture’s values to judge people in other cultures

Question 7

Rite of Passage

Answer 7

A special ceremony or ritual that marks a particular stage of life, such as reaching adulthood

Question 8

Developed Nation

Answer 8

High standards of living, and economies based on a combination of industry, service, and agriculture

Question 9

Developing Nation

Answer 9

Low standards of living, little industry, mainly based on just agriculture

Question 10

Market Economy

Answer 10

Decisions are made by individuals it is based on trade and competition. It is also called, free market or capitalism
it often lacks regulation or quality

Question 11

Command Economy

Answer 11

Also called Centrally Planned Economy, Government makes all decisions, what to produce controls and redistributes wealth and resources, prices and wages, no incentive to work hard

Question 12

Mixed Economy

Answer 12

Combination of free market, and limited government involvement. Government in place to assure quality and regulation

Question 13

Traditional Economy

Answer 13

Based on culture and rituals, and is focused on the community as a whole and you typically see them in N. America