Exam 1 Flashcards
What was the Caste System?
A culture that valued purification and cleanliness; It was meant to remain/maintain purity within society.
What does Vedas translate to?
“Knowledge” or “Wisdom”
What does Shruti translate to?
“That which is heard”
What were Brahmins? What body part did they symbolize in the Caste System?
Religious leaders; philosophers; thinkers (HEAD)
What were Kshatriyas? What body part did they symbolize in the Caste System?
Warrior class; administrators; people responsible for maintaining rule/force of law (ARMS)
What were Vaisyas? What body part did they symbolize in the Caste System?
Skilled laborers; skilled in labor that requires training (LEGS)
What were Shudras? What body part did they symbolize in the Caste System?
Hard physical laborers (FEET)
What were Dalit? What body part did they symbolize in the Caste System?
Untouchables (NO BODY PART)
What is Darma?
Moral duty
Who is in power when Satrapi was young in Persepolis?
Mohammed Reza Pahlavi
What is Human Wave Strategy?
A strategy where you take the weakest soldiers and send them all out to the front to weaken the ammunition power, followed by sending out the more skilled warriors
What was the political shift made when the Iranian Revolution began, removing the Shah from power?
From a limited monarchy with parliament to a Theocracy
