The west And The Rest

Question 1

West and rest

Answer 1

Legacy rooted in colonialism
West seen as standard bearer of modernity

Question 2

West is seen

Answer 2

As culturally superior
Enlightenment 18th century
-> western justified colonialism w the civilizing mission (as if it was their duty to educate the poor)

Question 3

Example of contemporary influence

Answer 3

Hollywood w the American dream

Question 4

Berlin conference

Answer 4

1884: Africa separated into colonies by Europeans as if the continent was just a cake

Question 5

Colonies

Answer 5

Exploited resources and individuals

Question 6

Congo

Answer 6

Millions of deaths under the Belgian king Léopold II

Question 7

Power distribution post war is represented through

Answer 7

The 5 permanent members of Un
South America is barely represented in UN

Question 8

Expression does not represent

Answer 8

The rich diversity within the rest making it seem as exotic (=stereotypes)

Question 9

China and BRICS

Answer 9

Almost half of the world’s population
Alternative to the western bloc