Empire: An empire is a large political entity that extends its control over diverse territories and peoples. Conquests often contribute to the expansion and establishment of empires.
Colonialism: Colonialism refers to the practice of establishing colonies by one nation in another territory. It involves economic exploitation, political dominance, and cultural assimilation of the colonized people.
Tribute: Tribute refers to payments or goods extracted from conquered regions as a form of submission or acknowledgment of a superior power. Conquerors often demanded tribute from their subjects as a means of maintaining control.