Vocabulary Match-Up
WORLD HISTORY PROJECTAP/ LESSON 2.0OPENERVOCABULARY MATCH-UPUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Vocabulary Match-Up”, OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/1PurposePreview unit vocabulary to help you connect these words with their meanings when you come upon them in the lessons that follow. If you’re already familiar with any of the words, this opener will activate that prior knowledge or experience.Process1.Take a few minutes to match the vocab term with the definition by drawing a line to the matching term. You may not recognize some of these terms; try your best to match them using context and prior knowledge.CommerceA.A seasonal wind pattern that affects trade and agriculture, especially in the Indian Ocean region.DiffusionB.The blending of different cultural or religious traditions to create something new.PlagueC.A group of traders or travelers moving together, often across deserts or long trade routes.SyncretismD.The spread of ideas, goods, or technology from one culture to another.PastoralE.A deadly disease that spreads rapidly and affects a large population.MonsoonF.Trade, especially large-scale exchange of goods and services.DiasporaG.A scattered population of people who share a common origin, often due to migration or forced removal.MaritimeH.A system of connected routes, people, or places used for communication, trade, or travel.CaravanI.Related to the sea, shipping, or ocean-based trade.NetworkJ.A way of life based on herding animals rather than farming or city living.2.Be prepared to share your answers and reasons for choosing the matching definition.