World history, Chapters 24/31 Vocab Basketball!!! World history, Chapters 24/31
Imperialism the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies.
Deforestation Cutting down massive amounts of trees.
Genocide Deliberate attempt to destroy a racial or cultural group Example: the Holocaust
Natural Resource Resources (supplies) produced by nature. Not man made
Oil Rare natural resource used as a source of energy
Resource dependent When a country requires (needs) a specific resource such as oil to function. This is the reason oil is so expensive, many counties need oil to continue to produce and grow.
Arid A climate without moisture, extremely dry
Nationalism Extreme pride in ones country or nation. Belief that your country is the best. Much of the conflict in the Middle East arises from religion, culture, and nationalism
Sexism Discrimination based on an individuals sex Example: Male/Female