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North America Geography & History

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civilization   a society with a highly developed culture, politics, and technology  
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hieroglyphics   an ancient system of writing that uses pictures and symbols  
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empire   a group of peoples or states ruled by a strong single ruler  
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tribute   fees paid to another ruler or country for protection or as a token of submission  
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conquistador   a Spanish soldier and leader that explored the newly discovered territories of North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean beginning in the 1500's, primarily in search of gold and silver.  
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epidemic   an outbreak of a disease affecting a great number of the population in a particular community  
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republic   a form of government in which officials are elected by the people to govern  
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exile   a state of absence from one's home country; to force to leave a country  
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annexation   the adding of territory to a country  
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reform   change aimed at correcting a problem  
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land reform   the breaking up of large estates to give land to the poor  
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tyranny   a harsh government  
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