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Decline of Ancient Empires
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Gravity
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Expedition
A journey made for a special purpose
Conquistadors
Early-sixteenth-century Spanish adventurers who conquered Mexico, Central America, and Peru.
Obsidian glass
A glass that was originally molten magma associated with a volcano
Immunity
Resistance to disease
Smallpox
A highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, weakness, and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs
Measles
A viral disease that produces symptoms such as an itchy rash and a high fever
Civil War
A war between people of the same country.
Hostage
Someone held against his or her will in exchange for something
Ransom
Payment demanded for the release of a person or property
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