AP WORLD STUDY GUIDE UNIT 10 VOCAB QUIZ

Scientific Racism

the pseudoscientific belief that humans can be divided into distinct biological races.

Civilizing Mission

the belief that it was okay to dominate people of colonized lands by placing Western culture on them that would "improve" their lives.

Darwinism

the theory that all species evolve over time through natural selection.

Social Darwinism

the idea that certain people become powerful in society because they are better.

Scramble for Africa

the period when European nations colonized and divided most of Africa.

Congo Free State

The Congo Free State was named État Indépendant du Congo (CFS) in French, which translates to "Congo Free State" in English. The name was given to the region in 1885 after King Leopold II of Belgium established Belgian influence in the Congo Basin.

Indian rebellion 1857/1858

The Indian independence movement was a long-lasting struggle against British rule in India that began in 1857 and ended in 1947. The movement included rebellions, nonviolent protests, and other forms of resistance.

Africanization of Christianity

The Africanization of Christianity is the process of adapting Christianity to African culture and values. The goal is to make Christianity acceptable to Africans without requiring them to abandon their cultural heritage.

Swami Vivekanda

Born Narendranath Dutta, he was the chief disciple of the 19th-century mystic Ramakrishna and the founder of Ramakrishna Mission. Swami Vivekananda is also considered a key figure in the introduction of Vedanta and Yoga to the West and is credited with raising the profile of Hinduism to that of a world religion.

Difference Between Race and Tribe

While "race" refers to a broad category of people grouped based on physical characteristics like skin color, "tribe" signifies a smaller, more specific community with shared cultural practices, language, and ancestry, often with a recognized leadership structure.