Social Studies Africa Test

Question 1

Imperialism

Answer 1

A takeover of a country or territory by a stronger nation with the intent of dominating the political, social, and economic life of the people of that territory.

Question 2

Nationalism

Answer 2

The competition with other nations to prove your national greatness.

Question 3

White Man’s Burden

Answer 3

The task that white colonizers believed they had to impose their civilization on the black inhabitants of their colonies.

Question 4

Genocide

Answer 4

The deliberate killing of a large group of people especially especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.

Question 5

Apartheid

Answer 5

A type of system that separates people by their color.

Question 6

Ethnocentrism

Answer 6

The viewing of ones culture as superior to the others, and applying your own culture’s values to judge people in other countries.

Question 7

Rite of Passage

Answer 7

A special ceremony or ritual that marks a particular stage of life, such as reaching adulthood.
Ex: Baptism, Marriage, 16th birthday, Drivers license, 18th birthday, and 21st birthday.

Question 8

Developed Nation

Answer 8

High standards of living and economics based on a combination of industry, service, and agriculture. (wealthy)

Question 9

Developing Nation

Answer 9

Low standards of living, little industry, and an economy that mostly relies on farming. (poverty)