Unit 1 Voacb Flashcards
1
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Assimilation
A
- the adoption of a conqueror’s culture by a conquered people
- a policy in which a nation forces or encourages a subject people to adopt its institutions and customs
2
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Assyria
A
a southwest Asian kingdom that controlled a large empire from about 850 to 612 BC
3
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city-state
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a city and its surrounding lands functioning as an independent political unit
4
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Civilization
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a form of culture characterized by cities, specialized workers, complex institutions, record keeping, and advanced technology
5
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Prehistory
A
period of time before written records
