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world history
chapter 3 vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| subcontinent | large landmass that juts out from the continent |
| plateau | rasied area of level land |
| monsoon | seasonal wind |
| veneration | special regard |
| caste | social group |
| Brahman | single spiritual power |
| mystic | person dedication life to find truth |
| rajah | war leader of tribe |
| loess | fine windblown yellow soil |
| clan | families with common ancestors |
| oracle bones | old example of Chinese communication |
| calligraphy | beautiful writing |
| dynastic cycle | rise and fall of dynasties |
| feudalism | local lords ruled land |