6th Grade World Cultures: Unit 07 Flashcards

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What is the term for the following definition: 'A system of legal racial segregation that existed in South Africa between 1948 and 1993, under which the rights of the majority 'non-white' inhabitants of the country were restricted.'

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apartheid

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Process where fertile land turns into desert.

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desertification

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Physical geographic feature characterized by sharp cliffs caused by erosion, such as the Great Rift Valley.

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escarpment

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Systematic killing of a particular ethnic group.

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genocide

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Universal rights possessed by all people in the world because they are a human being.

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human rights

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Migrant people who flee their homelands to escape disaster, persecution, or war.

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refugees

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The practice of growing just enough crops to provide for one's family group.

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subsistence farming

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What is the term for the following definition: 'Generally refers to an economy based on subsistence farming or customary activities.'

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traditional economy

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A pattern of the combination of precipitation and temperature over time.

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climate

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A disagreement over political, economic, social, cultural, or territorial matters between people of different ethnic groups that threatens peace or security in a region.

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ethnic conflict