Topic 2 Lesson 2 Flashcard (The First Empires)

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Plentiful

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Abundant

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What is the definition of an empire?

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An empire is a significant political entity that governs multiple territories and diverse populations under a centralized authority.

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An idea or way of doing things that is common in a certain culture.

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Cultural trait

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The idea that all members of a society must obey the law.

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Rule of law

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Govern or Governed

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To control or strongly influence.

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An independent state that works with other states to achieve a shared military or political goal.

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Ally

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Hammurabi's Code

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Hammurabi's Code is a set of laws from ancient Mesopotamia that governed life in the Babylonian empire.