Key Vocabulary from Indian Independence and Global Politics

This set of flashcards contains key vocabulary related to significant historical events and political concepts from the Indian independence movement and global politics.

Jawaharlal Nehru

Influential anti-colonialist and first prime minister of India.

Indian National Congress

Influential political party during Indian independence movement and during the early years of that nation’s history.

Satyagraha

Form of nonviolent protest popularized during the Indian independence movement.

Salt March

Act of civil disobedience wherein hundreds marched across India on foot to protest British tax policy and rule.

Muslim League

Political party that advocated for Muslim Indians and popularized a two-state system for South Asia.

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Leader of the Muslim League and founder of Pakistan.

African National Congress

Anti-apartheid political party in South Africa.

Nelson Mandela

Anti-apartheid activist, political thinker, and first elected leader of South Africa.

Black Consciousness

Social movement supporting the shared identity and experiences of black individuals.

Soweto

Township in Johannesburg, South Africa made famous for its role in the early anti-apartheid movement.

Ayatollah Khomeini

Shiite leader who helped overthrow the Shah of Iran and set up a theocratic government.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Comprehensive economic measurement tied to total production of finished goods.

Global South

Name given to poor or less developed countries, replacing Third World in modern speech.

United Nations (UN)

International organization founded after WWII aimed at preserving global peace and security.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

International organization aimed at fostering global cooperation, financial security, and international trade.

Neocolonialism

The use of economic or political pressure to control or influence other, less powerful nations.

Iran Contra

Scandal during the Reagan presidency which saw the US sell weapons in order to fund anti-socialist rebels in Nicaragua.

Xi Jinping

President of the People's Republic of China since 2013.

BRICS

Informal economic bloc comprised of emerging economies and powers in the 21st century.

Populism

Political stances that emphasize the idea of 'the people' and often juxtapose this group with 'the elite,' frequently associated with anti-establishment sentiment.