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East Asia
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mainland | continental landmass |
| basin | low areas drained by a river |
| alluvium | soil carried by flowing water-- ideal for farming |
| loess | fine yellowish soil |
| archipelago | a closely related group of islands |
| demilitarized zone (DMZ) | a neutral area |
| steppe | dry grassland |
| ger | a portable tent made of felt, sometimes called a yurt |
| dynasty | a series of rulers from the same family |
| terra cotta | baked clay |
| ethical system | a belief system that teaches moral behavior |
| collective farm | a large farm where workers grew food to be distributed to the entire population |
| samurai | a skilled Japanese warrior |
| shogun | a military governor of Japan |
| zaibatsu | family-run organizations in Japan that owned several businesses |
| celadon | green-glazed, describing pottery made by Korean artists |