Empire
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
Government
the system or form by which a community is ruled
Unify
join or combine
Peninsula
a large mass of land projecting into a body of water. Usually has water on three sides of the land
Feudal
relating to a system where vassals are protected by lords
Philosophy
the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics
Harmony
compatibility in opinion and action
Silk
animal fibers used for fabric made by silkworms
Plain
simple
Annals
a chronological account of events in successive years
Barren
completely wanting or lacking
Bureaucracy
a government that is administered primarily by bureaus that are staffed with non-elective officials
Realm
a domain in which something is dominant
Pottery
objects made from clay and baked in a kiln
Custom
accepted or habitual practice
Valley
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
Agriculture
the practice of cultivating of land or raising stock
Commerce
transactions supplying goods and services
Tributary
a branch that flows into the mainstream
Arable
capable of being farmed productively
Climate
the weather in some location over some period of time
Legal
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
Peasant
one of a class of agricultural laborers
Mine
excavation from which ores and minerals are extracted
Divination
the art or gift of prophecy by supernatural means