History MYP 5 RCA

What is ideology?

A system of ideas or beliefs that explains and justifies social, economic, and political arrangements.

What are the features of ideologies?

Offer values and goals, form a coherent worldview, and influence behavior and policy.

What is the first wave of feminism focused on?

Legal rights and suffrage.

Who were key figures in the first wave of feminism?

Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

What spurred the second wave of feminism?

The publication of Betty Friedan's 'The Feminine Mystique'.

What is anarchism?

The belief in a stateless society without hierarchical authority, advocating voluntary cooperation and mutual aid.

Who is Pierre-Joseph Proudhon?

An early anarchist thinker known for the phrase 'Property is theft' and advocating mutualism.

What is Marxism?

An ideology based on Karl Marx’s analysis of capitalism, focusing on class struggle between the bourgeoisie and proletariat.

What is Maoism?

A variation of communism that emphasizes peasant-led revolution and continuous class struggle.

What are the seven common signs of fascism?

Extreme nationalism, authoritarian leadership, cult of violence, suppression of dissent, scapegoating minorities, contempt for democracy, and state control of the economy.

What was the Industrial Revolution?

A major shift from manual labor to machine-based manufacturing and industry during the late 1700s to 1800s.

What is the significance of the Battle of Plassey?

It marked the beginning of British political domination in India.

What defines nationalism?

A political ideology centered on shared identity and self-determination of a nation.

What was the Mau Mau Revolt?

An armed uprising in Kenya against British colonial rule, primarily by the Kikuyu ethnic group.

Who was Jomo Kenyatta?

The first president of Kenya and leader in the independence movement, associated with the Mau Mau Revolt.

What is humanism?

An ideology emphasizing human worth and reason without necessarily relying on religious doctrines.

What did Abraham Maslow develop?

The Hierarchy of Needs, outlining the stages of human motivation from basic needs to self-actualization.

What were the goals of the Civil Rights Movement?

To end segregation, secure voting rights, and ensure equal access to education and public spaces.

Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?

A prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement known for advocating nonviolent resistance.

What was the purpose of the Salt Satyagraha?

To protest against the British salt tax and raise awareness of British colonial injustices.

What indicated the beginning of a significant change in India after World War II?

The increasing demand for self-rule and independence from British colonial powers.

What does neo-colonization refer to?

The continued economic dominance of former colonial powers over their former colonies.