Ush vocab

Question 1

Glacier

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Causeways

Answer 2

Causeways are raised roads over water or wet areas.

Question 3

Terraces

Answer 3

Terraces are flat steps on slopes for farming or gardening.

Question 4

Culture

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Diffusion

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Potlatch

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Clan

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Extended family

Answer 8

Relatives beyond parents and children, spanning generations.

Question 9

Feudalism

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Crusade

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Astrolabe

Answer 11

Not recognized; could you clarify or provide more context?

Question 12

Kinship

Answer 12

Social bond based on blood relations and shared identity.

Question 13

Caravan

Answer 13

Group of travelers journeying together for safety and assistance.

Question 14

Adobe

Answer 14

Building material made of clay, sand, and straw.

Question 15

Pueblos

Answer 15

Multi-story communal dwellings in the American Southwest.

Question 16

City state

Answer 16

Independent city functioning as a sovereign state.

Question 17

Settlements

Answer 17

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