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10 Cards in this Set
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Regent |
a person who exercises the ruling power in a kingdom during the minority, absence, or disability of a sovereign |
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Treaty of Kadesh |
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Obelisk |
a tapering, four-sided shaft of stone, usually monolithic and having a pyramidal apex |
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Sappers |
a soldier employed in the construction of fortifications, trenches, or tunnels that approach or undermine enemy positions |
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(Bas) relief |
relief sculpture in which figures project slightly from the background |
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Hanging Gardens of Babylon |
One of the seven wonders of the world and it was restored by Nebuchadnezzar |
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Immortals |
an elite group of ten thousand Persian soldiers |
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Satrapy |
province or jurisdiction of a satrap |
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Satrap |
a governor under the ancient Persian monarchy |
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Eyes and Ears of the king |
inspectors Darius sent out to ensure the loyalty of officials that were military leaders and tax collectors |
