Nature
Long term alteration in temperature, precipitation, and other conditions that impact ecosystems
What is climate change?
Government of elected officials, accountable to the people
What is Democracy?
The close observation and monitoring of individuals, often used by the ruling class to control lower classes
What is surveillance?
Interstellar (2014) movie
What is dystopia? Astronauts try to find a new home for mankind.
Female protagonist for The Hunger Games
Who is Katniss Everdeen?
Large scale removal of trees and forests, leading to habitat destruction
What is deforestation?
Centralized and authoritarian government and requires compliance by the people
What is Totalitarian?
The privileged or ruling class that holds significant power, wealth and influence
What is the Elite?
Brave New World (1932) by Alduous Huxley
What is dystopia? Novel about genetically bred humans controlled by pharmaceuticals
Leading male character in The Hunger Games?
Who is Peeta Malark?
A focus on preparing for and surviving in harsh conditions, where resources are scarce
What is survivalism?
A violent uprising against an authority or government
What is insurrection?
The working class or lower class, usually with labor-intensive jobs
What is proletariat?
Film "Blade Runner" (1982)
What is dystopia? Hero tries to kill four robotic "replicants" who stole a ship in space
Protagonist in The Maze Runner?
Who is Thomas?
The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into natural landscapes, leading to habitat destruction
What is urban sprawl?
A sudden violent and illegal seizure of power from a government.
What is a coup?
Political theory which advocates community-shared production and exchange of goods.
What is Socialism?
Looking Backward (1888) by Edward Bellamy
What is utopia? Novel that first described the foundations of the socialist movement.
Protagonist in The Matrix
Who is Neo?
What is extinction?
Conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or government
What is sedition?
A far-right, authoritarian, and ultranationalist political ideology.
What is fascism?
Island (1962) by Alduous Huxley
What is utopia? Book about shipwrecked journalist that discovers a utopian society on an island
Protagonist in Divergent
Who is Tris (Beatrice)?