Cruel and oppressive government or rule.

Forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system

A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.

Royal title used in Iran, synonymous to king

A country's trade + industry are controlled by private owners for profit

Major world Abrahamic religion started in Arabia in the 7th century.

Extending a country's power & influence through military force/ diplomacy.

Form of religion that believes in the literal interpretation of scripture

Moral/cultural decline marked by excessive indulgence in pleasure/ luxury.

New or experimental ideas, especially in the arts

A country or person being influenced by the cultural norms of the West.

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Tyranny
Cruel and oppressive government or rule.
Society that possesses desirable or near perfect qualities for its members
A cruel bully.
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Revolution
Belief in word for word interpretation of scripture (holy/sacred text)
One complete rotation of a wheel (like on a bicycle)
Forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system
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Prophet
A priest.
A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.
Jesus.
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Which of these words is an adjective?
Prophet
Avant-garde
Decadence
Islam
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Shah
Name for any member of the royal family in Iran
President of Iran
Royal title used in Iran, synonymous to king
Prime Minister of Iran
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Capitalism
Classless system where means of production are owned publically
A country's trade + industry are controlled by private owners for profit
Economic/political system designed to give power to the people
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Islam
A religion that upholds belief in the literal interpretation of scripture.
Major world Abrahamic religion started in Arabia in the 7th century.
Religion following the prophet Jesus.
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Imperialism
Extending a country's power & influence through military force/ diplomacy.
Economic system where means of production are publically owned
Economic system where trade/industry are controlled by privately for profit
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Fundamentalism
Form of religion that believes in the literal interpretation of scripture
Cellular biology; the study of the basic unit of creation, the cell
Knowing the basics, or "fundamentals" of a subject, for example, Math 101
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Decadence
Moral/cultural decline marked by excessive indulgence in pleasure/ luxury.
Something incredibly detailed, expensive, or ornate
Great wealth and power.
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Avant-garde
Going with the flow of established artistic norms
A style of gardening that follows the rules of feng shui.
New or experimental ideas, especially in the arts
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Westernization
Dressing in the Western style.
Pursuit of hedonism and sin.
A country or person being influenced by the cultural norms of the West.

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