shooting an elephant. Vocabulary Quiz

Match the words (1-6) to their meaning (a-f)

• Supplant

• Rigidly following established customs or practices

• Imperialism

• Having absolute and oppressive control over people

• Despotic

• To replace or take the place of someone or something.

• Conventionalized

• The act of taking control of another country's political, economic, and cultural institutions.

• Resolute

• Determined and unwavering in one's actions or beliefs

1.    The age of .........................involved powerful nations expanding their territories.​ ​

2.    The ......................................ruler ruled with strict control and little regard for the people's rights.

   3. They used a weak ............................to justify their actions, but their true motives were clear.

4.    His ...........................determination helped him achieve his goals.

5. 5. Over time, the traditional clothing became more ...................................., losing its uniqueness

1. 6. Their plan was to ........................................the existing system with a new one.