Ush vocab Flashcards

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Glacier

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A glacier is a big mass of ice that moves slowly down mountains or valleys.

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Causeways

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Causeways are raised roads over water or wet areas.

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Terraces

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Terraces are flat steps on slopes for farming or gardening.

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Culture

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Culture refers to the shared beliefs, customs, art, and social behaviors of a group of people.

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Diffusion

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Diffusion is the process of spreading ideas, information, or traits from one place or group to another.

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Potlatch

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Potlatch is a cultural event involving gift-giving and rituals practiced by Indigenous communities, especially in the Pacific Northwest.

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Clan

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A clan is a group of people with shared ancestry and traditions.

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Extended family

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Relatives beyond parents and children, spanning generations.

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Feudalism

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Medieval system where nobles owned land, peasants worked for protection.

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Crusade

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Religious military campaigns in the Middle Ages to reclaim the Holy Land.

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Astrolabe

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Not recognized; could you clarify or provide more context?

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Kinship

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Social bond based on blood relations and shared identity.

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Caravan

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Group of travelers journeying together for safety and assistance.

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Adobe

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Building material made of clay, sand, and straw.

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Pueblos

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Multi-story communal dwellings in the American Southwest.

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City state

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Independent city functioning as a sovereign state.

17
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Settlements

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Settlements are places where people live and form communities, ranging from small villages to large cities.