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World History
Chapter 3 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 twitting |
| dynastic cycle | rise and fall of dynasties |
| feudalism | local lords ruled land |
| calligraphy | beutiful writing |