Pet
This man was the key antagonist in Pet.
Who is Hibiscus?
This ethical theory says people should act according to universal moral rules, no matter the outcome.
What is Kantian Ethics?
Marjane lives through this revolution.
What is the Iranian revolution?
Humans engaged in this behavior to get food prior to the Agricultural Revolution.
What is hunting and gathering?
This river provided water, transportation, and fertile land for Ancient Egypt.
What is the Nile River?
This was the object Pet came to life from.
What is Bitter's painting?
This ethical approach, often summed up as “the greatest good for the greatest number,” focuses on consequences.
What is Utilitarianism?
Marjane wanted to be this when she grew up.
What is a prophet?
The Agricultural Revolution first began in this region, also known as the "Cradle of Civilization."
What is Mesopotamia and/or the Fertile Crescent?
Ancient Egyptians built these structures as tombs for Pharaohs.
At the end of the novel, Pet revealed themselves to be an...
What is an angel?
Voltaire promoted Enlightenment values like freedom of speech and reason. He especially criticized this powerful institution.
What is the Catholic Church/organized religion?
This character and relative of Marjane was executed by the post-revolution government.
One major effect of the Agricultural Revolution was the development of this key characteristic of civilization, allowing people to specialize in jobs beyond food production.
What is a surplus of food?
Ancient Egyptians believed in many gods. This is the word for belief in more than one god.
What is polytheism?
Redemption competes in this sport.
What is boxing?
In Ethics of Care, this term describes someone you don’t know well but still feel a moral responsibility toward because of your closeness or connection.
What is the proximate stranger?
At the end of the memoir, Marjane leaves to this country to continue her education.
What is Austria?
The Agricultural Revolution began around this time.
What is 10,000 BCE?
In 44 BCE, this Roman leader was assassinated by senators who feared he had too much power.
Who is Julius Caesar?
Pet takes revenge on Hibiscus through this form of punishment.
What is removing his eyes?
This moral principle from Kant says you must always treat people as ends in themselves, not as a means to an end.
What is the second categorical imperative?
The Iranian revolution began in this year.
What is 1979?
Some historians argue the Agricultural Revolution made life harder for some people. Name one reason why.
What is increased disease from close living conditions, harder labor, social inequality, or a less diverse diet?
The Roman Empire fell in this year, when Odoacer, a Germanic leader, removed Romulus Augustulus, the last Roman emperor of the West, from his throne
What is 476 AD?