Unit 03 Vocabulary (AP)

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Empire

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A political unit with extensive territories under a single ruler or government.

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Tax farming

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A system in which private individuals collect taxes in exchange for a fee or share of the revenue.

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Revenue

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Income, especially that of a government from taxation.

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Artisans

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Skilled craft workers who produce handmade goods.

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Merchants

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People engaged in trade, particularly on a large scale.

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Authority

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The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

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Oppression

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Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control.

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Legitimacy

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The right and acceptance of an authority, usually a governing law or a regime.

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Imperial

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Relating to an empire or its emperor.

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Military conquest

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The act of defeating and taking control of a place or people through military force.