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Chapter 3 Vocab
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |