🌍ap world history: modern review

Tributary state

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A state that acknowledges the political authority of a more powerful state and often adopts its cultural practices, technologies, and governmental systems in exchange for protection or trade privileges.

AP course connection

Topic 1.1: 1.1 Developments in East Asia from 1200-1450

Unit 1

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