WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

ASSYRIAN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A payment made to a higher power is called a ____
A
currency
B
tribute
C
cavalry
D
bribe
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -: a payment by one ruler or nation to another in acknowledgment of submission or as the price of protection. also : the tax levied for such a payment. b(1)

Detailed explanation-2: -A tribute (/ˈtrɪbjuːt/; from Latin tributum, “contribution") is wealth, often in kind, that a party gives to another as a sign of submission, allegiance or respect. Various ancient states exacted tribute from the rulers of lands which the state conquered.

Detailed explanation-3: -A tribute is a sign of respect or admiration, an award to honor a person’s accomplishments. A famous director receives a lifetime achievement award as a tribute to his many successful films. We’re most familiar with the use of the word tribute meaning to honor someone with words or an award.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tribute is payment made to a ruling or conquering nation by subjugated people in acknowledgment of submission or as a price for protection from other countries. Derived from the Latin word tributum, referring to property tax paid by Roman citizens, the term evolved to mean taxes levied on conquered peoples.

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