Unit IV Vocab Flashcards
Autonomy
independence or freedom, as of the will or one’s actions
Civil Disobedience
the refusal to obey certain laws or governmental demands for the purpose of influencing legislation or government policy
Cultural Diffusion
the spread of cultural trends across locations
Developed and developing countries
Developed countries are industrialized, have high standards of living, and have strong economic growth. Developing countries are agrarian (or at least not industrialized), have lower standards of living, and have a very weak economy with slow or nonexistent growth
Ethnic Cleansing
the elimination of an unwanted ethnic group or groups from a society, as by genocide or forced emigration
Genocide
the deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, racial, political, or cultural group
Globalization
describe how trade and technology have made the world into a more connected and interdependent place
Green Revolution
an increase in food production, especially in underdeveloped and developing nations, through the introduction of high-yield crop varieties and application of modern agricultural techniques.
Human Rights/Inalienable Rights
every human being has the same inalienable rights
Nationalism
an ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to a nation or nation-state and holds that such obligations outweigh other individual or group interests
Terrorism
the unlawful use of violence or threats to intimidate or coerce a civilian population or government, with the goal of furthering political, social, or ideological objectives
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
is a document that acts like a global road map for freedom and equality – protecting the rights of every individual, everywhere
WTO
World Trade Organization - the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations
