CKLA Grade 2- Domain 2
Early Asian Civilizations
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Lesson 1 The Indus River Valley, Part 1 Core Vocabulary Set of 5 Cards
common most widely known, ordinary
The most common sandwich choice is peanut butter and jelly.
cultivate to grow and/or tend to a crop or plant
Every summer, Tina and her mother would cultivate tomatoes and cucumbers in their garden.
fertile rich in the materials or nutrients needed to produce many strong, healthy crops
Farmers used this plot of land because it was so fertile, and always grew the biggest crops in the county.
Indus River the river at the center of the first civilization in early India
The Indus River flows through the countries of Pakistan and India.
irrigation canals ditches cut into the earth to direct water where needed
The Egyptians used irrigation canals to move water from the Nile River to their crops.
Lesson 2 The Indus River Valley, Part 2 Core Vocabulary Set of 4 Cards
bustling full of activity; moving busily or energetically
The bustling supermarket was filled with people buying dry food before the big storm.
nestles settles in snugly and comfortably
Kent’s new kitten nestles on it’x bed when taking naps.
recede to draw back or move away from a certain point
June watched the water recede from the beach.
source the start or cause of something
The sun is the source of light and heat for planet Earth.
Lesson 3 Hindus and Hinduism Core Vocabulary Set of 4 Cards
existence life; presence; state of being real and actual rather than imagined
Phoebe’s dog was very spoiled and had a long and happy existence.
Hinduism the most widely practiced religion in India and the third-largest religion in the world
People who practice Hinduism are called Hindus.
represents expresses or stands for
Emily represents her school at the county competition.
sacred holy; something used in or dedicated to the worship of God or gods
Jerusalem is a sacred city in the Middle East.
Lesson 4 The Tiger, The Brahman, and The Jackal Core Vocabulary Set of 5 Cards
contrary the opposite of what was previously stated
Manuel was sure his sister made a mistake, but, on the contrary, her homework was completed correctly.
devour to eat very quickly; to gobble up
Josh will devour the whole strawberry in less than a minute.
distracted unable to focus or concentrate on something
I was distracted by her sister singing so loud.
pious religious
Trudy’s grandmother was a pious woman who prayed many times a day.
unjust not right or fair
Melissa said it was unjust that he got more ice cream than her.
Lesson 5 The Blind Men and The Elephant Core Vocabulary Set of 5 Cards
bawl to cry out loudly
Oliver’x baby xixter would bawl whenever she was hungry.
grope to reach about or search blindly and uncertainly
Elaine had to grope around the cupboard for candles after the power went out.
marvel
something that makes you feel wonder, surprise, or admiration
Juanita thought the painting a marvel with its bright colors and wonderful shapes.
observation the act of paying close attention to or studying something
After much observation, the scientists finally decided on a name for the mysterious, deep-sea creature.
resembles has a likeness to or is similar to something
Looking up at the sky, Hamza thought to himself, “That cloud resembles a elephant.”
Lesson 6 Diwali Core Vocabulary Set of 4 Cards
archer someone who shoots with a bow and arrow
In fiction, Robin Hood is a well-known archer who has incredible aim.
custom a habitual practice
It was Taylor’s custom to bring her bear to sleep with her each night.
Diwali a Hindu festival that celebrates the goodness in other people
Arti and her family light lamps each year on Diwali.
prosperity being successful or having good fortune
Studying hard can lead to great prosperity in school and in life.
Lesson 7 Buddhists and Buddhism Core Vocabulary Set of 4 Cards
Buddhism the world’s fourth-largest religion, which honors the Buddha and his teachings
Buddhism began in India many, many years ago, but it is practiced by people all over the world today.
conquer to overcome something by mental or physical force
To conquer his fear of heights, Tom walked to the top of the Washington Monument.
suffering misery or pain
Natural disasters cause suffering for the people affected.
venture to do something despite a possible danger or risk
Despite great dangers, firefighters often venture into burning buildings to help others.
Lesson 8 The Yellow and The Yangtze Rivers Core Vocabulary Set of 5 Cards
plateaus high, wide, flat ground
On their vacation to the Grand Canyon, Mack took pictures of many natural bridges and plateaus.
silt a mixture of soil, sand, and clay
Jimmy caught a fish and washed all this silt off its fins.
sorrow deep suffering or pain that results from a loss or misfortune
Amy felt great sorrow after losing the ring her mother had given her.
Yellow River a river that flows through China’s northeastern lands
The Yellow River was the home of the first Chinese civilization.
Yangtze River the longest river in China
The Yangtze River is the third-longest river in the world.
Lesson 9 Paper, Writing, and Calligraphy Core Vocabulary Set of 3 Cards
character a symbol or picture used in a system of writing
A smiley face is a character used to represent happiness.
durable something that is strong and made to last for a very long time
The Egyptian pyramids were made with durable materials and have remained intact for thousands of years.
remarkable to be recognized as uncommon or extraordinary
The birth of the baby elephant was a remarkable experience at the zoo.
Lesson 10 The Magic Paintbrush Core Vocabulary Set of 4 Cards
beggar a poor person who begs
Many people ignored the beggar on the street as he asked for spare change.
cork a stopper made out of the bark of a cork oak tree
The cork floated easily on the water because it was lighweight.
praise congratulations or admiration
Jill received much praise for her science project.
scowl a frown of anger or disapproval
Steve’s father gave him a scowl when she saw him being mean to his sister
Lesson 11 The Importance of Silk Core Vocabulary Set of 4 Cards
barriers obstacles that block something or someone’s way
The construction left barriers all along the sidewalks and streets.
emerge to come out or rise into view
Dolphins must emerge from below the water so they can breathe.
plunged threw oneself or pushed something forcefully into a liquid or other material The hot children jumped off the dock and plunged into the cool water below.
trade The process of buying, selling, or exchanging goods; an exchange
The spice trade led people to travel far and wide in search of new spices to buy and sell.
Lesson 12 China’x Great Wall Core Vocabulary Set of 4 Cards
defense the act of providing protection or safeguarding against an attack
Sunscreen is a good defense against the harmful rays of the sun.
intervals the spaces between two or more objects or moments in time 10 feet
The chef requested his dinner tables to be placed at tenfoot intervals.
span to extend across an amount of space or a period of time
The farmer built a bridge to span all the way across the pond.
transport to carry or move from one place to another
Alex used a wheelbarrow to transport dirt from his backyard to the garden in his front yard.
Lesson 13 Confucius Core Vocabulary Set of 3 Cards
eager to have great interest in something or really wanting to do something
Lin was eager to celebrate the new year.
example someone or something that serves as a pattern to be copied or followed
Patty wanted to follow her mother’s example and become a well-known doctor.
sages people known for their wisdom and judgment
The sages gathered to share ideas for world peace and a better future.
Lesson 14 Chinese New Year Core Vocabulary Set of 4 Cards
adhering following or holding onto
Adhering to new rules can be difficult when moving to a new place.
banished sent or drove away
The good king banished the wicked pirate for stealing his ships.
grudges bad feelings held against one or more persons
Even though they apologized, he was still holding grudges instead of forgiving them.
prosperous having good fortune or success
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