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40 Cards in this Set
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Mainland |
Continental landmass |
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Basins |
The low areas drained by these Rivers |
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Erode |
Wear away |
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Alluvium |
The soil carried by flowing water and is ideal for farming |
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Loess |
Fine yellowish soils |
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Archipelago |
Group of islands |
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Eruption |
Blasts |
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Typhoons |
Hurricanes |
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Demilitarized zone |
Neutral area |
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Refuge |
Safe place |
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Steppes |
Dry grassland |
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Semi arid |
Somewhat dry |
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Ger |
Portable tent made of felt |
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Animal borne |
The devices are carried by The Animals themselves |
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Carapace |
Shell |
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Dynasty |
Series of rulers from the same family |
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Dynastic cycle |
A pattern in the rise and fall of dynasties in Chinese history |
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Empire |
A group of states ruled by a single strong ruler |
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Terracotta |
Bake clay |
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Ethical system |
A belief system that teaches moral Behavior |
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Moral |
Right and good |
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Banned |
Outlawed |
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Caravans |
Groups with camels |
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Maritime |
Sea routes |
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Bartered |
Exchange goods without using money |
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Tribute |
Money demonstrating the recognition of his power |
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Expedition |
Voyage |
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Occupied |
Took position of |
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Collective Farms |
Farm strictly supervised by the government |
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Elite |
Superior |
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Samurai |
Hired Warriors to protector Estates |
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Shogun |
Military ruler |
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Competitive |
Able to challenge |
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Zaibatsu |
Family controlled organizations |
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Dissolved |
Broken up |
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Seized |
Taken control of |
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Rivalry |
Opposition |
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Celadon |
Poetry with characteristic green glaze |
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Retreated |
Drew back |
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Armistice |
Agreement to stop fighting |
