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Chapter 2 History
History Ch. 1 Sec. 1
| word | definition |
|---|---|
| geography | The study of the physical structure and inhabitants of the Earth. The physical structure of a particular region; terrain |
| latitude | measurements along the north and south from the equator. |
| longitude | measurements along the west and east from the Prime Meridian. |
| natural resources | materials that humans can take from the environment to survive. |
| irrigation | bridging water to dray lands. |
| cartographer | a mapmaker |
| map projection | drawing of the map on a flat surface. |
| thematic map | maps that deal with specific topics. |
| confederation | the act of forming an alliance |
| constitution | the supreme law of some countries, such as Australia, Ireland, and the US |
| commerce | to carry on trade |
| culture area | a region in which people share a similar way of life. |
| tribe | a community of people who share common customs, language, and rituals |
| pit house | houses dug into the ground and covered with wood and skins. |
| potlatch | ceremonial dinner, to show off its wealth. |
| kachina | were spirits who were represented by masked native american dancers. |
| clan | a group of two or more related families. |
| league of the Iroquis | a religious leader named Dekanawida inspired Hiawatha to organize an alliance |
| sachem | a council of 50 specially chosen tribal leaders. |
| first global age | the amount of long distance trade and travel increased, people moved along Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. |
| Islam | a religion in Arabia |
| Quran | the sacred book of Islam called Muslims |
| Silk Road | muslim traders traveled the overland routes that crossed the grasslands, mountains, and deserts of Central Asia and Linked china and the Middle East. Chinese traded silk along this road. |
| caravan | groups of people who traveled together for safety |
| city-state | a large town that has its own government and controls the surrounding countryside. |
| Swahili | Arabic words and local African languages blended together to make this language. |
| savana | a region of grasslands |
| extended family | several generations living in one household together. |
| kinship | sharing a common ancestor |
| salvation | everlasting life |
| missionaries | people who spread Christian teachings across Europe |
| direct democracy | a form of government in which ordinary citizens have power to govern |
| republic | a system of government in which citizens choose representatives to govern them |
| fedalism | a system of rule by lords who ruled their lands but owed loyalty and military service to the monarch |
| manor | castle with lands that include several villages |
| crusades | a series of wars fought by christians |
| astrolabe | a useful instrument that helped sailors determine their latitude while at sea |
| renaissance | french for rebirth; time of discovery and art, science, and medicine |
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