1984 1.7 Vocab Quiz

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "axiom."

• The axiom of the story was hidden and unclear.

• The axiom that "all men are created equal" is a fundamental principle.

• The axiom was a fictional tale.

• The axiom was a question without an answer.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which term describes a political and economic theory advocating for collective (group) or government ownership and administration of the means of the economy?

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Feudalism

• Imperialism

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

It was __________ that the sun would rise in the east.

• purge

• inevitable

• despair

• subjection

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "despair" mean?

• A feeling of hope and optimism

• A state of complete loss or absence of hope

• A moment of joy and happiness

• A sense of calm and peace

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which term refers to the illegal act of taking money that one is responsible for?

• Embezzlement

• Donation

• Investment

• Charity

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "indoctrinate" mean?

• To teach someone to accept a set of beliefs uncritically

• To encourage independent thinking

• To entertain with stories

• To provide factual information

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "purge" mean in a political context?

• To promote someone to a higher position

• To remove people considered undesirable from an organization or place

• To celebrate a victory

• To recruit new members

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "heresy"?

• A widely accepted belief

• A belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine

• A traditional practice

• A scientific fact

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does the term "formidable" mean?

• Easy to overcome

• Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable

• Unimportant or trivial

• Weak and ineffective

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word best describes a system where trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit?

• Socialism

• Capitalism

• Communism

• Feudalism

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4