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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 |
| loess | fine windblown yellow soil. |
| clan | families with common ancestor. |
| oracle bone | old example of Chinese communication |
| calligraphy | beautiful writing. |
| dynastic cycle | rise and fall of dynasties. |
| feudalism | local lords ruled land |