1. World history, Chapters 24/31
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World history, Chapters 24/31

2. Imperialism
the policy of extending the rule or authority  of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or acquiring  and holding colonies and dependencies.

3. Deforestation
Cutting down massive amounts of trees.

4. Genocide Deliberate attempt to destroy a racial or cultural group
Example: the Holocaust

5. Natural Resource
Resources (supplies) produced by nature.
Not man made

6. Oil
Rare natural resource used as a source of energy

7. 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.

8. Arid
A climate without moisture, extremely dry

9. 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

10. Sexism
Discrimination based on an individuals sex
Example: Male/Female