1. sediment rich in minerals deposited by moving water or flooding rivers   silt   federation   Koran   sage   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. territory directly controlled by an outside power, sometimes by force   alliance   colony   cavalry   simony   Half-n-half Clue   3. systematic intimidation or unlawful violent acts by a group to further a cause   terrorism   custom   nirvana   caste   Half-n-half Clue   4. scientist who studies man and society   daimyo   anthropologist   nomad   colony   Half-n-half Clue   5. use of bow and arrows   covenant   archery   statesman   haiku   Half-n-half Clue   6. wanderer who roams different pastures   sovereign   disciple   nomad   statue   Half-n-half Clue   7. short Japanese poem that describes scene or generates feelings   custom   haiku   quota   scripture   Half-n-half Clue