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Rapt - Completely fascinated or absorbed.
Meteoric - Something that develops very fast and attracts a lot of attention.
Nationalists - The Nationalists were loyal to the Chinese ruler Chiang Kai-Shek. After being defeated by the communists in the civil war, Chiang remained ruler of Taiwan until his death in 1975.
Fascism - A political ideology that rose to power in 20th-Century Europe. It stressed militarism and order over personal freedom, and often divided society according to racial hierarchies.
Mussolini - The fascist dictator of Italy from 1925 to 1945.
Communist - An economic system entailing collective ownership of all means of production in contrast with capitalism, which holds that industry and businesses are controlled and run for profit by private owners rather than by the government.
United Nations - An international organisation focused on keeping peace. Its refugee agency, the UNHCR, aims to assist refugees around the world.
European Union - A political and economic union of 27 countries.
International Monetary Fund - An international organization that promotes global financial stability and encourages international trade. It is made up of 190 member countries.
Capitol - The building in Washington DC where the US Congress meets. It was named after the Capitoline Hill in Rome.