The Best Idea; Every Dictator's Nightmare

This set of flashcards focuses on key vocabulary and concepts from Wole Soyinka's lecture on fundamental rights and the struggle against dictatorial power.

Religious absolutism

A doctrine that recognizes no authority above the divine or spiritual realm.

Microprocessor

A compact integrated circuit designed to function as the computer's central processing unit.

Fundamental rights

Basic human rights inherent to all individuals, regardless of nationality or circumstance.

Dissent

The expression or holding of opinions that differ from those commonly held.

Monarchical rule

A form of government with a monarch at the head.

Calabash

A gourd or flask often used to serve drinks; metaphorically, a symbol of dignity or authority.

Abuse of power

The improper use of authority for harmful, unethical, or illegal purposes.

Droit du seigneur

A historical claim of feudal lords to have sexual relations with vassals' brides on their wedding night.

Gbese le

A Yoruban term referring to a monarch's symbolic right to choose women for his harem.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

A 1948 declaration by the United Nations affirming the rights of all individuals.