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Chapter 3 Vocab
Chapter 3 Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| calligraphy | beautiful writing |
| dynastic cycle | rise and fall of dynasties |
| feudilism | local lord rules land |