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Empire

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Historical ContextPlay
Knowing the history behind empires can help understand their impact and legacy. SlideThe British Empire once spanned across continents.
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Cultural DominancePlay
Empires often spread their culture and language, influencing regions long after they fall. SlideThe Roman Empire's Latin language influenced many European languages.
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Not Always TangiblePlay
An empire doesn't have to be geographically contiguous; it can span nonadjacent territories. SlideThe Portuguese Empire included Brazil and parts of Africa and Asia.