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Ch. 19 Sect. 2 Vocab
East Asia Geography & History
Term | Definition |
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dynasty | a series of rulers from the same family |
dynastic cycle | a pattern in the rise and fall of dynasties in Chinese history |
empire | a group of peoples or states ruled by a strong single ruler |
terra cotta | baked clay |
ethical system | a belief system that teaches moral behavior |
moral | right and good, describing human behavior |
caravan | a group of merchants traveling together for safety |
maritime | related to the sea |
tribute | fees paid to another ruler or country for protection or as a token of submission |
expedition | a journey or voyage of some length, usually to other lands |
occupy | to take over |
collective farm | in the Soviet Union, a large farm where workers grew food to be distributed to the entire population |
elite | superior |