1. Cultural Literacy
Unit 3

2. Carry the torch
To carry on a cause

3. the system of dividing society into hereditary classes
caste
the system of dividing society into hereditary classes

4. Catch-22
a dilemma or difficult circumstance from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting or dependent conditions.

5. be restless and impatient to start doing something
Chomp at the bit
be restless and impatient to start doing something

6. Chickens come home to roost
One's previous actions will eventually have consequences or cause problems.

7. Chip on one’s shoulder
refers to the act of holding a grudge or grievance that readily provokes disputation.

8. Civil disobedience
the refusal to obey certain laws or governmental demands for the purpose of influencing legislation or government policy, characterized by the employment of such nonviolent techniques as boycotting, picketing, and nonpayment of taxes.

9. colonialism
the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.

10. Conformity
compliance with standards, rules, or laws.

11. Conspicuous consumption
expenditure on or consumption of luxuries on a lavish scale in an attempt to enhance one's prestige.