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Chapter 3 Vocab
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Subcontinent | large landmass that juts out from continent |
Plateau | raised area of level land |
Monsoon | Seasonal wind |
Veneration | special regard |
Caste | social group |
Brahman | single spiritual power |
Mystic | person dedicating life to find truth |
Rajah | war leader of tribe |
Loess | fine windblown yellow soil |
Clan | families with common ancestor |
Oracle bone | old example of Chinese |
Calligraphy | beautiful writing |
dynastic cycle | rise and fall of dynasties |
feudalism | local lords ruled land |