Match the vocabulary word with its meaning. 1. abridge to change or make improvement 2. apportion to take away or deny something 3. coercion to officially endorse or approve something, usually a document 4. amend to cut or reduce something, such as a privilege 5. deprive to divide or distribute evenly 6. ratify the act of intimidating or bullying someone

1. Abridge -  to cut or reduce something, such as a privilege

2. Apportion - to divide or distribute evenly

3. Coercion -  the act of intimidating or bullying someone

4. Amend - to change or make improvement

5. Deprive - to take away or deny something

6. Ratify - to officially endorse or approve something, usually a document

Explanation:

1. Abridge is to deprive, to completely cut off or reduce something such as a privilege.

2. Apportion is to divide or distribute portions or things of a whole evenly.

3. Coercion is to use force, the act of intimidating or even bullying someone into doing something which they don't want to do.

4. Amend is to make peace with others, to make changes or improvements.

5. Deprive is to take away from someone, to deny someone access to things.

6. Ratify is to formally consent to anything, to officially endorse or approve, especially documents.

answer; the above statement is (false);

the correct answer is "c: merchants" and "e. soldiers".

the song dynasty was known as the first government in the world to introduce paper currency. it was also the first chinese government which established a permanent standing navy. finally, the first compass was introduced during this period of government.

all of these innovations heavily affected commerce in a positive way. printed money dynamize commerce within the borders of the empire due to an easier way to quantify value during the trade. the introduction of the compass trade routes to be faster. finally, the introduction of a standing navy regulate trade routes.

regarding military affairs, gunpowder was created during this period. this was a tremendous improvement that was widely utilized by the military in order to innovate in the manufacturing of weapons.