Terminology Flashcard

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What is the term for an obsession with a set of views, beliefs, a person, etc.?

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Fanaticism

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He was hailed as a ________________ after sacrificing his life for the freedom of his people.

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martyr

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A crude lookalike of a person that is meant to show dislike.

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Effigy

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Someone who is a follower of a particular belief system or person (often used in a religious context).

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Disciple

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The rise of ________________ in certain regions has sparked intense debates about its impact on modern society.

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fundamentalism

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What is the term for extreme devotion to a cause or belief, often leading to intolerance of other views?

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Fanaticism

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Define 'martyr' in the context of sacrifice for a cause.

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A person who is killed or suffers greatly for a cause, often religious or political.

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What is an effigy and its purpose in social commentary?

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A sculpture or model of a person, often used to mock or criticize.

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Explain the role of a disciple in a religious context.

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A follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher.

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What does fundamentalism typically refer to in modern society?

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A strict adherence to specific theological doctrines, often in opposition to modernism.