Red Umbrella Mid Book Test (Ch. 1-15)

Define revolution

• A type of historical document

• A type of ancient warfare tactic

• A religious ceremony

• A political uprising or overthrow of a government

Define Communism

• Accumulation of wealth by a few individuals

• An economic and political ideology advocating for a classless society where resources are owned collectively and distributed equally

• A capitalist system with minimal government intervention

• A system where private ownership of the means of production is allowed

Define infiltrated

• collaborating with foreign agencies

• heavily guarded

• enter or gain access to

• easily defendable

Define rhetoric

• The study of ancient languages

• The practice of physical fitness

• The analysis of geological formations

• The art of effective communication and persuasion

Define nationalization

• The transfer of private assets or industries to government ownership or control

• The act of promoting national pride and unity

• The establishment of national parks and wildlife reserves

• The process of turning something into a national holiday

Define shares

• Units of measurement for liquid substances

• Divisions within a government organization

• a unit of equity ownership in the capital stock of a corporation

• Pieces of a puzzle

Define trudged

• To speak fluently and eloquently

• To sing loudly and melodically

• To dance energetically

• walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions

Define illusion

• A clear and accurate perception of reality

• a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted by the senses

• A small, often misleading, fact or detail

• A mathematical concept involving complex equations

Define cinched

• A type of spicy seasoning

• A quick and sudden movement

• A style of music with fast beats and electronic elements

• Tied or fastened securely, typically with a belt or strap

Define stifled

• To express oneself freely and openly

• To suppress or restrain something, such as a sound or emotion

• To celebrate with great enthusiasm

• To move swiftly and gracefully