Persepolis ch 1-6 vocabulary practice

Which of the following best describes the term "decadence"?

• A state of economic prosperity

• Moral or cultural decline due to excessive indulgence

• A period of artistic innovation

• A political movement for reform

Identify the term that refers to a person who is excessively zealous, especially for an extreme cause.

• Martyr

• Disciple

• Fanatic

• Predecessor

What does the term "degenerate" imply when used as a verb?

• To improve or enhance

• To decline or deteriorate

• To remain unchanged

• To innovate or create

Which word describes something that is unnecessary or silly?

• Sentiment

• Frivolities

• Obligatory

• Clandestine

What is the meaning of "cadaver"?

• A living organism

• A dead body

• A type of plant

• A historical artifact

Which term refers to exaggerated and self-indulgent feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia?

• Wrath

• Sentiment

• Imperialism

• Avant-garde

What does "martyr" refer to?

• A person who is killed for their beliefs

• A person who leads a religious group

• A person who writes philosophical texts

• A person who invents new technologies

Which of the following is required by a legal, moral, or other rule?

• Avant-garde

• Obligatory

• Clandestine

• Frivolities

What does "avant-garde" refer to in the arts?

• Traditional and classical ideas

• New and unusual or experimental ideas

• Outdated and obsolete concepts

• Popular and mainstream trends

Who is a "predecessor"?

• A person who follows a leader

• A person who held a job before the current holder

• A person who opposes a current leader

• A person who is new to a position