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What are some possible ways to measure the size of empires?
Possible ways to measure the size of empires include area, population, economy, and power.
According to Rein Taagepera, how did he define an empire?
Rein Taagepera defined an empire as any relatively large sovereign political entity whose components are not sovereign.
What is the most commonly used way to measure the size of empires?
The most commonly used way to measure the size of empires is by area.
Why is area the most commonly used way to measure the size of empires?
Area is the most commonly used way to measure the size of empires because it has a fairly precise definition and can be feasibly measured with some degree of accuracy.
Are there rankings given for the largest empires by land area?
No rankings are given for the largest empires by land area due to a lack of available data and the inherent uncertainty in the estimates.
Test your knowledge of the largest empires in history and how they are measured in terms of area, population, economy, and power. Explore the different ways empires are evaluated and see if you can identify the contenders for the title of the largest empire of all time.
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