Ancient Mesopotamia - Chapter 6

7 cards·by Ingersoll's Insights

Empire

a large territory in which several groups of people are ruled by a single leader or government

Capital

a city that is the center of government

Tribute

wealth sent from one country or ruler to another as a sign that the other is superior

Invader

someone who forces entry into a place where they are unwanted

Code of Laws

a collection of written laws and rules

Economy

the way a region or country uses resources to produce and sell or trade goods and services to meet people’s needs and wants

Seige

a military blockade and attack on a city to force it to surrender