Geography and History Flashcard

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What is loess?

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A fine, yellowish soil

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What is terrace farming?

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An agricultural practice on sloped land

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What is a monarchy?

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A single person ruling a country

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What is silk?

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A luxurious fabric from silkworms

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What is a diviner?

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A person who practices divination

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What is feudalism?

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A social system in medieval Europe

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Who are peasants?

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Farmers or laborers of low social status

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Who are nobles?

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Individuals of high social rank

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What is an empire?

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A large political unit or state

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What is Confucianism?

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A philosophical and ethical system