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Phillips Global
(Phillips) Chapter 4 - Middle Eastern Empires
Question | Answer |
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cavalry | soldiers on horseback |
empire | a nation that rules a large area of land |
loot | to rob or steal; the treasure that those who have won a war take away with them |
tribute | taxes paid to a stronger ruler or nation |
alliance | an agreement to work together to help one another |
governor | a ruler of a province or state |
province | an area, such as a state, that is part of a larger community |
astronomer | a person who keeps track of the stars, the sun, and the planets |
terraced | going upward like steps |
barter | to trade by exchanging things without using money |
inspector | someone who looks at how things are being done |
unify | to connect; to bring together as one |
influence | an effect; to affect someone or something |
preach | to talk about the gods or how to live |