FRENCH REVOLUTION
When they tried to overthrow their king, the French were trying to follow the example of THIS country.
What is The USA? (you could also say "America" or "The United States of America").
What is "The West" or "Western Civilization?"
These are the two "types" of Christians who fought over influence in Japan, even as they were at war with each other in Europe in the 1600's. (two nouns).
What are the Protestants and the Catholics?
A debate strategy in which rather than defending your position, you direct attention to similar issues that your opponent is either ignoring...to make your opponent pivot or appear ignorant and unprepared.
What is a "What-About-Ism"?
What is the word "COLONIZE"?
IN THE FRENCH REVOLUTION, THIS WAS 98% OF THE POPULATION; THE PEASANTS, THE POOR. THEY PAID ALMOST ALL OF THE TAXES AND RECEIVED NONE OF THE MONEY RAISED FROM IT.
What is the "Third Estate"?
The famous battle of Midway stopped the Japanese from conquering THIS continent in WW2.
What is Australia?
They are mythical creatures in Japanese folklore, often seen as ogre-like demons with horns, sharp claws, and wild hair.
What are the "oni"?
In a debate or written argument, this is you taking the side you strongly disagree with in order to prove your point. (Hint: Also, a movie in the late 90's)
What is "Devil's Advocate"?
A good synonym would be "fitting in," because it is the act of changing all of your behavior to fit into a new surrounding culture (verb).
What is the word "assimilate"?
He was murdered in a bathtub by a woman named Charlotte Corday, because he was making lists of "counter-revolutionaries" who needed to be killed.
Who is "Marat" or "Jean Paul Marat"?
This was the only state in the USA to be attacked by a foreign country (before 9/11 happened).
What is Hawaii?
This is the century that "The Samurai" story takes place in.
What is the "17th Century"? (You could also say 1600's).
SOMEONE WHO BELIEVES IN MAKING THEIR COUNTRY A PRIORITY OVER ALL OTHERS, ESPECIALLY WHEN THAT MEANS CONTROLLING, CONQUERING OR KILLING PEOPLE OUTSIDE YOUR BORDER. ALSO, BEING OPPOSED TO INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION.
It is a synonym for "enslave," especially when it comes to one country "enslaving" an entire country or area of people. (Starts with an "S")
What is the word "SUBJUGATE"?
He was a former lawyer and a violent dictator in the French Revolution. Had 40,000 of his own French citizens guillotined (decapitated) in 1793 as ‘enemies of the state.’ He was then executed with the same device.
Who was "Robespierre"?
What is the English Channel?
According to our "Samurai" story, this refers to how your country deals with other countries, outside your border (two words).
What is a "foreign policy"?
FOR ANCIENT CELTS, THIS WAS THE EVENING BEFORE NEW YEARS, WHEN THE WORLDS OF THE DEAD AND THE LIVING COLLIDE.
A good synonym would be "controversial" because it has to do with ideas in a culture which cause arguments between people… because of differences of opinion (thereby “dividing” people over it). (ADJ.)
What is the word "divisive"?
A French word which means “middle-class” people. They owned businesses, traded goods, and sold items for a profit.
What is the "Bourgeoisie"?
It was said that "the sun never sets on this empire" because they had colonies all over the world.
What is the British Empire (or England is fine)?
He was the ruler of Japan who, according to our "Samurai" story, tried to shield Japan from invasion by the countries of Europe.
Who is "Ieyasu" (ee-ay-ah-soo). (full name: Tokugawa Ieyasu).
THIS IS A NOUN WHICH MEANS FORCED MILITARY SERVICE, (AKA “THE DRAFT”). LAST USED IN THE UNITED STATES DURING THE VIETNAM WAR (WEDNESDAY WARS/OUTSIDERS). CULTURAL IMPORTANCE: TWO OUT OF EVERY 3 MEN VOLUNTEERED FOR SERVICE IN VIETNAM, BUT ONE THIRD HAD TO BE DRAFTED.
WHAT IS "CONSCRIPTION"?
It is what the acronym "P.E.T.A" stands for. They are an animal rights group that chooses some animals for protection and ignores others. They have used protest, funding and even public shaming as strategies to achieve their goals.
What is "People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals?"