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vocab ch.3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| subcontinent | large landmass that juts out from continent. |
| plateau | raised area of level land. |
| monsoon | seasonal winds. |
| 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 ancestors |
| orcale bone | old example of Chinese twitting |
| calligraphy | beautiful writting |
| dynastic cycle | rise and fall of dynasties |
| feudalism | local lords ruled the land. |