OCR GCSE Ancient History · J198
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A kingdom whose ruler retained local government but depended on a stronger power for protection and was expected to support that power.
Revise: Rome and Egypt: Geopolitical and Economic ContextA client kingdom retained its own monarch and local government but depended on a stronger power for protection. Rome expected allied kings and queens to support it, especially when it demanded troops or military supplies. This allowed Rome to benefit from a kingdom’s resources without necessarily taking over its administration directly.
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A territory governed by a local ruler who acknowledges Roman supremacy and cooperates with Rome, rather than being administered directly by a Roman governor.
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