Persepolis Background Vocab

Front

Theory of social organization where all property is held in common, owned by the community or state.

Back

Communism

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

A branch of socialism emphasizing exploitation and class struggle, including communism and other approaches.

Back

Marxism

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

A system where society or government owns and controls production.

Back

Socialism

Front

A government where the ruler is an absolute dictator, unrestricted by laws or opposition.

Back

Tyranny

Front

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Back

imperialism

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Excessive zeal; extreme devotion to a belief or cause.

Back

Fanaticism

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Make people more open to new policies and ideas.

Back

radicalize

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

Violent overthrow of a government by a small group; victorious accomplishment.

Back

coup

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

An act of revolt or uprising

Back

insurgency

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Being barred from one's country or home

Back

exile

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4