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4770398756DominanceThe imposition of alien government through force, as opposed to hegemony.0
4770398757Balance of powerIn international relations a policy that aims to secure peace by preventing any one state or alignment of states from becoming too dominant. Alliances are formed in order to build up a force equal or superior to that of the potential enemy.1
4770398758SatrapyA province or colony in the Achaemenid or Persian. Empire ruled by a satrap or governor. Darius I completed the empire into provinces l, and established 20 satrapies with their annual tributes. This term can also refer to the period of rule of a satrap.2
4770398759DemeA rural district or village in Ancient Greece, or its members or inhabitants. The demes were a constituent part of the polis but had their own corporations with police powers, and their own cults, officials, and property.3
4770398760HopliteA heavenly armed foot solider of Ancient Greece, whose function was to fight in close formation, usually in ranks of eight men. Each soldier carried a heavy bronze shield, a short iron sword, and a long spear for thrusting.4
4770398761Pre civilizationPre urban form of living in which all members are involved with the production of, or securing, the food supply.5
4770398762CivilizationAn urban way of living, signify the technological, artistic, literary, legal, and ethical accomplishments of any given advanced society.6
4770398763CultureHow the society lives within a given civilization.7
4770398764Tundra zonesAreas of little growth or vegetation; cold climate; not conducive to human habitation.8
4770398765Agricultural zonesAreas conducive to agriculture but not usually near trails or rivers; somewhat self-contained.9

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