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East Asia
Term | Definition |
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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 |