Unit 5 Vocab Quizs

Utilitarianism

• A doctrine that actions are right if they benefit the majority.

• A belief that individual rights are paramount over the collective good.

• A theory that emphasizes the importance of moral duties and obligations.

• A philosophy that prioritizes emotional responses over rational thought.

Industrial Revolution (1760-1840)

• A period of major industrialization that transformed economies from agrarian to industrial.

• A time when agriculture was the primary economic activity.

• An era characterized by the rise of feudalism and monarchies.

• A phase of technological stagnation and limited economic growth.

Fossil Fuel

• Natural fuels formed from the remains of living organisms, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

• Renewable energy sources like wind and solar power.

• Minerals extracted from the earth's crust.

• Synthetic fuels created from chemical processes.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• A leading figure in the early women's rights movement, known for organizing the Seneca Falls Convention and advocating for women's suffrage.

• A famous author known for her novels about the American South.

• A prominent scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

• A political leader who served as the first female president of the United States.

Company Rule

• The control of a region or country by a commercial company, such as the British East India Company in India.

• A government policy that regulates trade and commerce.

• A law that governs the operations of a business.

• A set of guidelines for employee conduct within a company.

Capitalism

• An economic system characterized by private ownership of the means of production and operation for profit.

• A system where the government controls all economic activities.

• An economic system based on communal ownership and distribution of resources.

• A market system where prices are determined by supply and demand without government intervention.

Cult of domesticity

• A value system among the upper and middle classes during the 19th century that emphasized women's roles in the workforce.

• A movement advocating for women's suffrage in the early 20th century.

• A value system among the upper and middle classes during the 19th century in the United States and Great Britain that emphasized new ideas of femininity, the woman's role within the home, and the dynamics of work and family.

• A philosophy promoting the education of women in the sciences and arts.

Jose Rizal

• A Filipino nationalist and revolutionary leader.

• A famous painter from Spain.

• A renowned scientist in the field of physics.

• A political figure in the United States.

Unilever Corporation

• A multinational company specializing in consumer goods.

• A local grocery store chain.

• A technology startup focusing on software development.

• A non-profit organization promoting environmental sustainability.

Declaration of Independence (1776)

• A document declaring the thirteen American colonies' independence from British rule.

• A treaty signed to end the Revolutionary War.

• A letter to King George III requesting more rights for the colonies.

• A manifesto outlining the grievances of the colonies against British rule.