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

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

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

Royal title used in Iran, synonymous to king

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

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

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

Form of religion that believes in the literal interpretation of scripture

New or experimental ideas, especially in the arts

Cruel and oppressive government or rule.

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

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1
Which of these words is an adjective?
Prophet
Decadence
Islam
Avant-garde
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Prophet
Jesus.
A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.
A priest.
3
Islam
Major world Abrahamic religion started in Arabia in the 7th century.
A religion that upholds belief in the literal interpretation of scripture.
Religion following the prophet Jesus.
4
Decadence
Great wealth and power.
Moral/cultural decline marked by excessive indulgence in pleasure/ luxury.
Something incredibly detailed, expensive, or ornate
5
Shah
Prime Minister of Iran
Name for any member of the royal family in Iran
President of Iran
Royal title used in Iran, synonymous to king
6
Capitalism
Economic/political system designed to give power to the people
Classless system where means of production are owned publically
A country's trade + industry are controlled by private owners for profit
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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
8
Westernization
Pursuit of hedonism and sin.
Dressing in the Western style.
A country or person being influenced by the cultural norms of the West.
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Fundamentalism
Cellular biology; the study of the basic unit of creation, the cell
Form of religion that believes in the literal interpretation of scripture
Knowing the basics, or "fundamentals" of a subject, for example, Math 101
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Avant-garde
Going with the flow of established artistic norms
New or experimental ideas, especially in the arts
A style of gardening that follows the rules of feng shui.
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Tyranny
A cruel bully.
Cruel and oppressive government or rule.
Society that possesses desirable or near perfect qualities for its members
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Revolution
One complete rotation of a wheel (like on a bicycle)
Belief in word for word interpretation of scripture (holy/sacred text)
Forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system

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