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Glacier

a slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles.

Irrigate

supply water to (land or crops) to help growth, typically by means of channels.

Surplus

an amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply over demand.

Civilization

the stage of human social and cultural development and organization that is considered most advanced.

Culture

the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.

Culture Area

a geographically contiguous region where people share similar cultural traits, such as language, customs, and social organization, distinguishing them from other societies

Kayak

a canoe of a type used originally by the Inuit, made of a light frame with a watertight covering having a small opening in the top to sit in.

Potlatch

(among North American Indian peoples of the northwest coast) an opulent ceremonial feast at which possessions are given away or destroyed to display wealth or enhance prestige.

Adobe

a kind of clay used as a building material, typically in the form of sun-dried bricks.

Clan

a group of close-knit and interrelated families

Sachem

(among some North American Indian peoples) a chief.

Muhammad

founder of Islam

Mansa Musa

ruler of the kingdom of Maui & richest man ever

Navigation

the process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.

Zheng He

admiral and diplomat