5 Questions
What is a polity?
A group of people with a collective identity
Which of the following is a type of polity according to the text?
State
What do Westphalian states and nation-states refer to?
Preeminent polities
What distinguishes polities from states?
Lack of fixed, defined territory
Which historical example is a prominent non-sedentary polity according to the text?
Steppe Empires originating from the Eurasian Steppe
Test your knowledge of polities and their characteristics with this quiz. From governance structures to institutionalized social relations, this quiz covers various aspects of polities.
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