Utopia Flashcard

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What is the primary focus of Plato's concept of a just society?

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Wisdom based on trust and reason.

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What is Edward Bellamy's novel 'Looking Backward: 2000-1887' primarily a response to?

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The Gilded Age.

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Who wrote the novel 'Utopia,' considered one of the first formal utopias?

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Sir Thomas More.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of technological ideas in utopian literature?

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Complete reliance on technology for survival.

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What role does private property play in More's Utopia?

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It is unknown.

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Define Utopia.

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A Utopia is an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.

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What is the significance of the Gilded Age in American history?

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The Gilded Age refers to a period of rapid economic growth and social change in the late 19th century.

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What is a characteristic of utopian literature?

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Utopian literature often explores ideal societies and the challenges of achieving them.

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What does the term 'dystopia' mean?

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A dystopia is an imagined society that is undesirable or frightening, often characterized by totalitarianism.

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How does technology play a role in utopian societies?

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Technology is often depicted as a means to enhance human living experiences and reduce labor.