History of Japan
Chiefdoms are hierarchical political systems that are characterized by the presence of a chief who holds centralized authority and power over a community or a group of communities. This form of social organization typically arises in societies that have transitioned from egalitarian bands or tribes, and it involves a more complex social structure with a clear ranking of individuals, including nobles and commoners, along with a system of tribute and redistribution.
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