U2 Why are empires formed?

5. The action or process of settling among and establishing control over indigenous people of an area
7. The process by which conquered peoples adopt the culture of the ruling empire
9. The system of buying and selling goods
11. The exercise of control or governance
12. The legitimate power to give orders and enforce rules
13. Taking control of land by force
14. A large political unit governed by a king or emperor
16. The city from which an empire is governed
18. A new idea or method that helps societies advance
19. A state that pays tribute or taxes to a more powerful empire
20. A succession of rulers from the same family, often leading an empire

1. The policy of extending a country's power through territorial acquisition or by establishing economic and political dominance over other territories
2. A system of government where officials carry out administrative duties
3. A system of beliefs often linked to governance
4. The organized armed forces of a state
6. The act of growing larger in size or influence
8. Long-term weather patterns affecting societies
9. The application of scientific knowledge for practical aims
10. The shared customs, arts, and social institutions of a group
15. The management of resources and wealth
17. Influence or control over others