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Eastern Hemisphere

Vocabulary for S, Se, & E Asia and Oceania

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MonsoonsA seasonal prevailing wing that lasts for several months
TyphoonsA tropical sysline occurring in the western Pacific Ocean or Indian Ocean
Green RevolutionIncreased agricultural production
Terraced Rice FieldsA level section of a hilly cultivated areas as a method of soil conservation
Caste SystemA hereditary system of social restriction and social stratification
SilksSoft, lustrous fiber from the cocoon of the silkworm
BatikIndonesian wax-resistant dyeing technique
IdeogramsA graphic symbol that represents an idea rather than a group of letters
PagodasA religious building that is a mulitstory Buddhist Tower
Angkor WatCambodian building that is the largest and best preserved Khmer temple
Taj MahalA white marble mausoleum built at Agra, India for the Shah's favorite wife
Great Wall of ChinaA fortification built in the 3rd century to protect China from the Mongols
Flotaing MarketsBoats full of a wide variety of tropical fruits, flowers, vegetables, and fresh produce
BuddhismA non-theistic religion and philosophy
HinduismIn India, it is the world's oldest major religion
AtollAn island consisting of a circular coral reef surrounding a lagoon
ArchipelagoA chain of islands
Great Barrier ReefA 1250 mile chain of coral reef along the northeast corner of Australia
Great Dividing RangeAustralia's mountain range that stretches more than 2175 miles
OutbackThe dry, unpopulated region in Australia
Antarctic TreatyRegulates international relations in resepect to Antarctica
StationsSheep and cattle are raised on famrs
AboriginesThe native people of Australia
MaoriThe native people of New Zealand
Sydney Opera HouseA multi-venue performing arts center in Sydney.
Thatched Roof DwellingsNative homes in the Pacific Islands


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