Advanced Placement World History: Modern Terms to Know – Chapter 33

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions from Chapter 33 of AP World History: Modern.

extremist

A person who holds fanatical views, especially one who advocates radical action.

fundamentalism

A form of religion that upholds belief in strict, literal interpretation of scripture.

decentralized

To transfer authority from central to local control; often with a degree of autonomy.

animosity

Strong hostility or antipathy.

containment

The act of keeping something harmful or threatening under control.

uprising

An act of resistance, or rebellion; a revolt.

populist

A political leader that strives to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by the elite.

interdependence

The reliance of two or more people, things, or groups on each other.

conventional

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

standardization

The process of making something conform to a norm.