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world history
chapter 3 vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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subcontinent | large landmass that juts out from the continent |
plateau | rasied area of level land |
monsoon | seasonal wind |
veneration | special regard |
caste | social group |
Brahman | single spiritual power |
mystic | person dedication life to find truth |
rajah | war leader of tribe |
loess | fine windblown yellow soil |
clan | families with common ancestors |
oracle bones | old example of Chinese communication |
calligraphy | beautiful writing |
dynastic cycle | rise and fall of dynasties |
feudalism | local lords ruled land |