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global words
global study
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Imperialism | When strong countries take over weaker ones to gain land, power, or resources. |
| Nationalism | Strong pride and loyalty to your country or people. |
| Absolutism | A system where a king or queen has total control and no limits on their power. |
| Enlightenment | A time when people used logic and reason instead of just following kings or churches. |
| Industrialization | The shift from farming to factories, machines, and cities. |
| Totalitarianism | A type of government where one ruler has total control over everything (media, speech, economy). |
| Human Rights Violations | When people’s basic rights are denied or abused. |
| Revolution | A big change, usually involving the people rising up to overthrow the government. |
| Civil disobedience | Peacefully breaking unfair laws to create change. |
| Globalization | The world becoming more connected through trade, technology, and communication. |
| Westernization | Adopting ideas or culture from Western Europe (especially by non-Western countries). |
| Capitalism | An economic system where people own businesses and make profits. |
| Communism | A system where the government owns everything, and there’s no private property. |
| Containment | Stopping the spread of communism during the Cold War. |
| Genocide | The organized killing of a group of people based on race, religion, or ethnicity. |