A conquered nation gives the conquering nation slaves and luxury goods in exchange for peace.
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Tribute was a means to hold power over the people and to enslave them.
tribute
A tribute is the ancient equivalent of the modern day tax.
a tax; tribute; duty.
Very few people knew how to write in this time in history. No one knew how to read and it will be many centuries before the printing press is invented. So, writing didn't aid in expansion of trade. Trade was mainly the result of people connecting to others through war or need.