Lesson Two Mesopotamian Empires Flashcards
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Empire
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A group of many different lands under one ruler
He was the ruler of the Chinese empire.
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Tribute
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A payment made to a ruler or state as a sign of surrender
In some places there is a tribute of food such as grapes, corn, and other produce
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Province
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A district within a larger country or empire
He belongs to the province of Smolensk
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Caravan
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A group of merchants traveling to gather for safety, usually with a large number of camels
The caravan traveled miles and miles across sand dunes.
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Astronomer
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A person who studies stars, planets, and the moon.
Galileo was a famous astronomer, and he played a major role in the scientific revolution of the 17th century
