City-states
Definition
City-states were independent, self-governing cities and their surrounding territories that functioned as individual political units in ancient civilizations. They had their own governments, laws, and economies.
Analogy
Think of city-states like different neighborhoods within a big city. Each neighborhood has its own local government, rules, and businesses, but they all exist within the larger framework of the city.
Related terms
Empire: A large political unit that encompasses multiple city-states or territories under a single ruler.
Urbanization: The process of a society becoming more urban or city-centered.
Trade Networks: The routes and systems through which goods and ideas are exchanged between different city-states or regions.
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