What Is Dependency Theory

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Multiple Choice

What is dependency theory?

• A) the idea that governments should provide a safety net for their citizens
• B) the idea that people of the world should depend on each other
• C) the idea that the expansion of European capitalism created Latin America's underdevelopment
• D) the idea that the rich should allow the poor to depend on their assistance
• E) the idea that people should not allow themselves to become dependent on outside assistance

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Definitions:

Southern India

A region in India that includes the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, known for its distinct languages, cultures, and histories.

Dominant Buddhism

Refers to regions or societies where Buddhism is the most prevalent or influential religion.

Mandala

Sanskrit term for the sacred diagram of the universe; Japanese, mandara.

Borobudur

A 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple in Java, Indonesia, featuring a monumental step pyramid structure adorned with elaborate reliefs.