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Chapter 3 Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Subcontinent. | Large landmass that juts out from a 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(s.) |
Loess. | Fine windblown yellow soil. |
Clan. | Families with common ancestor. |
Oracle bone. | Old example of Chinese communication. |
Calligraphy. | Beautiful writing. |
Dynastic cycle. | Rise & fall of dynasties. |
Feudalism. | Local lords ruled land. |