Social Studies Chapter 7 Vocab

 

Conquered—when force is used to take control of a place or a group of people.

 

Tolerance—an act of allowing others to follow their beliefs or customs.

 

Tribute—a kind of tax paid to a ruler or ruling nation.

 

Provinces—regions of a nation or empire.

 

Daric—a gold coin of the Persian Empire. The Persians used it to create a money system.

 

Zoroastrianism—a religion based on the teachings of a man named Zoroaster, who lived in Persia around 600B.C.

 

Revolt—a fight or struggle against a ruler or government.

 

Maritime—living near the sea.

 

Myth—a type of legend or story.

 

Epic—having to do with a long poem or story.

 

Democracy—a kind of government that is run by the people.

 

Philosophy—the study of life, ideas, values, and knowledge.