Across
- 2. – A large group of territories or countries ruled by a single leader or government.
- 4. – A group of people who share a common culture, language, ancestry, or history.
- 6. – When soldiers or sailors refuse to obey orders and rebel against their commanders.
- 11. – A form of protest where people refuse to buy or use certain products or services to force change.
- 13. – When a society adopts ideas, culture, or technology from Western countries (like Europe or the United States).
- 15. – The right of a group of people to choose their own government and control their own future.
- 16. – When one company or group controls all or nearly all of a product or service, so there is no competition.
- 18. – A belief (now rejected) that some groups of people are naturally better or more “fit” than others, used to justify inequality and imperialism.
- 19. – A belief that a country should build a strong military and be ready to use it to solve problems.
- 20. – When a stronger country controls or heavily influences a weaker country for its own benefit, often to gain land, resources, or power.
- 22. – The growing connection of countries through trade, communication, travel, and culture.
- 23. – When people or groups slowly adopt the culture, language, or customs of another group.
- 27. – A system where one country takes over and settles in another place, ruling it and using its resources.
- 28. – An Indian soldier who served in the armies of the British during colonial rule.
- 29. – The process of colonies gaining independence and becoming self-governing countries.
- 30. Deficit – When a country buys (imports) more goods from other countries than it sells (exports).
Down
- 1. – The process of bringing together separate states or groups into one nation.
- 3. – A set of beliefs or ideas about how society and government should work.
- 5. – A weaker territory that keeps its own government but is controlled and protected by a stronger country.
- 7. – A strong feeling of pride, loyalty, and devotion to one’s nation or culture.
- 8. – A formal agreement between countries, often about peace, borders, or trade.
- 9. – Efforts to fight against or oppose control, change, or authority.
- 10. – The process of improving a country or society by adopting new technology, ideas, and systems to become more up-to-date.
- 12. – An economic system where businesses are privately owned and people can make profits through competition and trade.
- 14. – Taking advantage of people or resources unfairly, usually for profit or power.
- 16. – A person sent to spread their religion to other places, often teaching and helping local communities.
- 17. – The period of British rule in India from 1858 to 1947.
- 21. – A political approach that focuses on practical goals and power rather than on ideas or morals.
- 23. – When a country takes over and adds new land to its territory.
- 24. – The act of dividing a region or country into separate parts, often by outside powers.
- 25. – A country made up of people who share the same culture, language, or history and have their own government.
- 26. – A form of a language spoken in a certain region or by a particular group, often with its own words and pronunciation