Unit Three Vocab

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Extensive group of states or countries under a single authority, often an emperor/empress.

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Empire

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Overflowing water beyond normal limits, especially on dry land.

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Floods

Front

Supply of water to land or crops for growth, via channels.

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Irrigation

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Belief in one God

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Monotheism

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System of government where priests rule in the name of God.

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Theocracy

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A building for worship or regarded as a dwelling of a god.

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Temple

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A structure to commemorate a notable person or event.

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Monument

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A person of noble rank or birth.

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Noble

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Standard of something measured against similar things; degree of excellence.

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Quality

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System where state officials make key decisions instead of elected reps.

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Bureaucracy