Cultural Contact and Historical Globalization Quiz

The long-term process of interconnectedness and integration of different societies and cultures, especially since the 15th century. It involves the exchange of ideas, goods, technologies, migration, and cultural, economic, and political systems across regions and continents.

A territory or country under the political and economic control of another country or empire, often established through settlement or conquest. The ruling country exploits the colony's resources and labor for its own benefit.

A region where a country holds significant economic, political, or military influence over another country or region, without direct territorial control.

A state or territory under the protection of a more powerful country, but retaining some political autonomy. It may agree to military or economic protection in exchange for political control.

The policy of extending a nation's power and influence over other countries or territories through colonization, military force, or economic domination.

Treating colonized people as if they were children needing guidance and control from imperial powers. Justifies Western imposition of values and governance.

An economic theory advocating for a nation's economic success by exporting more than importing, focusing on accumulating wealth, often through colonies and trade monopolies.

A network of trade routes connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa from the 2nd century BCE to the 18th century CE. It facilitated the exchange of goods, technologies, and ideas.

A person who signed a contract to work for a specific period in exchange for passage to the New World, food, and shelter. Common in British colonies.

A period of economic and social change in the 18th and 19th centuries, when manual labor gave way to machine-based manufacturing, dramatically changing societies, economies, and labor systems.

The transition from an agricultural-based economy to one based on manufacturing, using modern technologies to increase productivity and foster economic growth.

An economic system characterized by private ownership of the means of production, profit-driven production, and market competition.

The employment of children in work that is physically or mentally harmful, or that interferes with their education and development, often a result of the industrialization process.

The forced labor of individuals who are owned by others and work without pay, common during European colonization, particularly in the Americas.

A social class that falls between the upper and working classes, characterized by a certain level of wealth, education, and cultural capital, which emerged during and after the Industrial Revolution.

A tax imposed on imported goods to protect domestic industries by making foreign goods more expensive.

A group of states or territories ruled by a single monarch or government, typically with the goal of extending influence or control.

The period in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when European powers rushed to colonize Africa, leading to conflicts and exploitation.

Preserving historical information through spoken accounts and traditions, rather than written records.

When two or more cultures come into contact, leading to interactions, exchanges, and sometimes conflict.

A significant decrease in population, often caused by factors such as disease, war, or colonization, particularly in Indigenous populations.

The forced relocation of people from their homes or communities due to conflict, natural disasters, or development projects.

The belief in the superiority of one's own cultural or ethnic group, often leading to prejudice or discrimination against others.

A worldview that emphasizes European culture and history at the expense of other cultures and histories.

The movement of people from one location to another, typically with the intention of permanently settling in a new place.

The buying and selling of cotton, which became a significant global commodity, particularly during the period of European colonialism.

The decline or loss of industrial activity in a region or country, often due to economic factors such as globalization or technological advancements.

The lasting impact or influence left by historical events, practices, or figures.

The practice or policy of acquiring and maintaining colonies or territories, often involving the exploitation of natural resources and the subjugation of local populations.

A society made up of diverse cultural groups that coexist and contribute to a larger, complex cultural whole.

The recognition and valuing of the diversity of cultures within a society, allowing for coexistence without forced assimilation.

The way in which events or experiences are interpreted and told, often in a structured manner, to create meaning.

A legal or moral assertion of Indigenous peoples' rights to land and resources that have been taken or occupied by non-Indigenous groups.

Formal agreements between nations, often used to establish terms of peace, trade, or land rights.

A Canadian federal law passed in 1876 that defines the legal status of Indigenous peoples in Canada and regulates their governance and land rights.

Government-funded, church-run schools aimed at assimilating Indigenous children into Euro-Canadian culture by removing them from their families, often leading to abuse and mistreatment.

A legal term used in Canada to describe Indigenous people who are registered under the Indian Act and have certain rights and benefits.

A period of rapid political, social, and cultural change in Quebec during the 1960s, which saw a move toward secularization and greater political activism.

The blending of different cultural practices, ideas, and traditions to create new, syncretic cultural forms, often resulting from globalization.

An international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among member countries, with a focus on addressing global issues like human rights and development.

A public inquiry established by the government to investigate specific issues, typically involving experts who provide recommendations for policy or public action.

A microfinance organization founded in Bangladesh in 1983, providing small loans to impoverished individuals, especially women, to start businesses and improve economic conditions.

Independent, non-profit organizations working on issues like humanitarian aid, human rights, and environmental protection.

Community-based courts established in Rwanda after the 1994 genocide, aimed at promoting reconciliation and accountability by involving local citizens in the justice process.

Refers to the original inhabitants of a region or country, often with distinct cultural, social, and political practices, and who may have experienced colonization or displacement.

The intentional and systematic killing of a large group of people, particularly those of a specific ethnic, national, or religious group.

A measure of a country's economic output that includes the value of goods and services produced by a country's residents both domestically and abroad.

Financial or material assistance provided by one country to another, typically aimed at promoting development, alleviating poverty, or addressing humanitarian crises.

The process of restoring relationships between groups, particularly those that have been in conflict, through acknowledgment of past harms and efforts toward healing.

A system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination that existed in South Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s, particularly against Black South Africans.

The confinement of people, often during times of war or conflict, based on ethnicity, nationality, or political beliefs.

The practice of separating groups, often along racial lines (segregation), versus the process of bringing different groups together into a unified society (integration).