Unit 2 Vocab Flashcards
Dynasty
A family of rulers who’s right to rule is passed within the family
Pharaoh
The most common of the various titles for ancient Egyptian monarchs; the term originally meant “great house” or “palace”
Bureaucracy
An administrative organization that relies on non elective officials and regular procedures
Hieroglyphics
A complex system of writing that used both pictures and more abstract forms; used by ancient Egyptian and maya
Hieratic Script
Simplified version if hieroglyphics used in ancient Egypt for business transactions, record keeping, and the general needs of daily life
Domesticated
Adapted to life with and to the advantage of humans
Technology
A manner of accomplishing a task using technical processes, methods, or knowledge
Pastoral nomad
A person who domesticates animals for food and clothing and moves along regular migratory routes to provide a steady source of nourishment for these animals
Monotheistic
Believing in one god
Monsoon
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 summer
Sanskrit
The first writing system of the aryans, developed around 1000 BC
Aristocracy
An upper class whose wealth is based on land and whose power is passed on from one generation to another
Dao
“Way”, correct or divine way
Filial piety
The duty of family members to subordinate their needs and desires to the male head of the family
Obsidian
A dark natural glass stone formed by lava
