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Ch. 19 Sect. 2 Vocab
East Asia Geography & History
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dynasty | a series of rulers from the same family |
| dynastic cycle | a pattern in the rise and fall of dynasties in Chinese history |
| empire | a group of peoples or states ruled by a strong single ruler |
| terra cotta | baked clay |
| ethical system | a belief system that teaches moral behavior |
| moral | right and good, describing human behavior |
| caravan | a group of merchants traveling together for safety |
| maritime | related to the sea |
| tribute | fees paid to another ruler or country for protection or as a token of submission |
| expedition | a journey or voyage of some length, usually to other lands |
| occupy | to take over |
| collective farm | in the Soviet Union, a large farm where workers grew food to be distributed to the entire population |
| elite | superior |