Empire Characteristics Quiz

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Which one of these is NOT one of the five characteristics of Empire identified by Barfield?

Cultural assimilation
Centralized political power
Control over vast territories
Democratic governance (correct)

According to Barfield, which of the following is a characteristic of Empire?

Limited territorial control
Decentralized political power
Anarchy
Cultural diversity (correct)

Which one of these is a characteristic of Empire according to Barfield?

Cultural preservation
Fragmented territories
Regional autonomy (correct)
Democratic decision-making

List the five characteristics of Empire identified by Barfield.

<ol> <li>Political centralization and control over a large territory. 2. Economic dominance and exploitation of resources. 3. Cultural assimilation and imposition of a dominant culture. 4. Military superiority and the ability to enforce control. 5. Hierarchical social structure with a ruling elite.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first characteristic of Empire according to Barfield?

Political centralization and control over a large territory. Signup and view all the answers

What is the second characteristic of Empire according to Barfield?

Economic dominance and exploitation of resources. Signup and view all the answers

What is the third characteristic of Empire according to Barfield?

Cultural assimilation and imposition of a dominant culture. Signup and view all the answers

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Characteristics of Empire according to Barfield

There are five characteristics of Empire identified by Barfield.
The characteristics of Empire can be listed or identified.
The first characteristic of Empire is one of the five identified by Barfield.
The second characteristic of Empire is also one of the five identified by Barfield.
The third characteristic of Empire is part of the five identified by Barfield.
Barfield's characteristics of Empire can be asked about individually.