social studies Africa test Flashcards
Imperialism
The takeover of a nation to dominate it government,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 world and make them like them.
Genocide
1948-1994: Whites and blacks separated w/whites taking power,mistreating blacks, and making laws that did so
Apartheid
Mass murder of a particular group of people.
Ethnocentrism
Belief that one’s culture is superior others, and judging other cultures according to your culture standards
Rite Of Passage
Special ceremony that marks entering a new stage of life, such as adulthood
Developed Nation
High standard of living and economics based on a combo of indrustry
Developing Nation
LSw standard of living, little industry, economy based on just agriculture