WH2.1 Unit 1 Power Words VOCAB

Front

A smaller area with its own government, laws, and leaders (like a country or nation). Fill in the blank: ________

Back

State

Front

A large area of land that shares similar features like language, culture, or geography.

Back

Region

Front

A type of government where a king or queen rules the country.

Back

Monarchy

Front

A natural feature (like rivers, mountains, or coastlines) that helps a place become powerful or successful. Fill in the blank: ________

Back

Geographic Advantage

Front

A government where Religious leaders are in charge, and laws are based on religious beliefs or texts.

Back

Theocracy

Front

A strong Muslim empire based in what is now Turkey; it ruled parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa around 1500.

Back

Ottoman Empire

Front

A Muslim empire that ruled most of India and was known for its beautiful buildings like the Taj Mahal.

Back

Mughal Empire

Front

A Native American empire in South America, known for building cities in the Andes Mountains and using roads. Fill in the blank: ________

Back

Inca Empire

Front

A Native American empire in Mexico known for its warriors, pyramids, and capital city of Tenochtitlán.

Back

Aztec Empire

Front

A wealthy West African empire known for its gold trade. Fill in the blank: ________

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Songhai Empire