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Phillips Global
(Phillips) Chapter 4 - Middle Eastern Empires
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |