Unit 2 Vocabulary Flashcards
A family of rulers whose right to rule is passed on within the family
Dynasty
The most common of the various titles for ancient egyptian monarchs; the term originally meant “great house” or “palace”
Pharaoh
Bureaucracy
A complex system of writing that used both pictures and more abstract forms; used by the ancient Egyptians and Maya
Hieroglyphics
Simplified version of hieroglyphics used in ancient egypt for business transactions, record keeping, and he general needs of daily life
Hieratic script
Adapted to life and to the advantage of humans
Domesticated
A manner of accomplishing a task using technical processes, methods, or knowledge
Technology
A person who domesticated animals for food and clothing and moves along regular migratory routes to provide a steady source of nourishment for those animals
Pastoral nomad
Believing in one God
Monotheistic
A seasonal wind pattern in southern Asia that blows warm, moist, air from the southwest during the summer, bringing heavy rains, and cold, dry air from the northeast during the winter
Monsoon
The first writing system of the Aryans, developed around 1000 B.C.
Sanskrit
An upper class whose wealth is based on land and whose power is passed on from one generation to another
Aristocracy
“Way”; the correct or divine way
Dao
The duty of family members to subordinate their needs and desires to those of the male head of the family
Filial piety
A dark natural glass stone formed by lava
Obsidian
