Unit 1, Lesson 5 Flashcards

Founder of the Maurya Empire in ancient India.

A situation where there is an absence of political authority or leadership.

A system of government where state officials make important decisions rather than elected representatives.

Relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition.

Relating to or characteristic of a region.

A principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.

A system of money in general use in a particular country.

A permanent, often professional, army.

A large military unit or formation, usually consisting of around ten to thirty thousand soldiers.

Soldiers who fought on horseback.