Blood on the River Vocabulary

Indigenous

• Native to a particular region or environment.

• Originating from a different country or region.

• Commonly found in urban areas.

• A term used for non-native species.

Epigraph

• A brief summary of the text

• A relevant quote located at the beginning of a text or chapter.

• A character's inner thoughts

• A footnote explaining a term

Historical Context

• The moods, attitudes, and conditions that existed in a certain time.

• A detailed account of historical events and dates.

• The study of ancient civilizations and their cultures.

• A narrative that focuses on the lives of historical figures.

Perspective

• A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

• A method of analyzing data in research.

• A type of visual art technique.

• A psychological condition affecting perception.

Settlement

• A community of people living in a new territory.

• A type of financial agreement between parties.

• A legal document for property ownership.

• A method of conflict resolution in communities.

Civilization

• A simple society with no cities or government.

• A complex society with cities, organized government, art, and writing.

• A nomadic lifestyle with no permanent settlements.

• A society focused solely on agriculture.

Conflict

• A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

• A peaceful resolution to a disagreement.

• A temporary misunderstanding between friends.

• A formal agreement between two parties.

Cultural Exchange

• The process of sharing ideas, traditions, and customs between different cultures.

• A method of trade between countries.

• A form of cultural appropriation.

• The isolation of cultural practices from outside influences.

Apprentice

• A person who works for someone else to gain skills or learn about their business.

• A person who is self-employed and runs their own business.

• A person who has completed their education and is now working in their field.

• A person who is looking for a job and has no experience.

Fuming

• Displaying frustration or anger.

• Feeling extremely happy and excited.

• Being calm and relaxed.

• Expressing indifference or apathy.