city-states (Meaning)

city-states

an autonomous state consisting of a city and surrounding territory, a self-governing state consisting of a city and surrounding territory

The ancient Greek city-states were independent political entities that emerged around the 8th century BC.
Each city-state, also known as a polis, had its own laws, government, and military.
Athens and Sparta were two of the most powerful city-states in ancient Greece.
The city-states of Mesopotamia, such as Ur and Babylon, developed sophisticated systems of writing and government.
The Italian city-states of the Middle Ages played a crucial role in the development of trade and finance.
The city-states of the Maya civilization, such as Tikal and Calakmul, flourished in Mesoamerica.
The city-states of the Indus Valley Civilization, such as Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, demonstrated advanced urban planning and sanitation.
The city-states of the Khmer Empire, such as Angkor Wat, were known for their impressive architectural achievements.
The city-states of the Swahili Coast, such as Kilwa Kisiwani, were major trading hubs in East Africa.
The city-states of the Hanseatic League, such as Hamburg and Lübeck, dominated trade in the Baltic Sea during the Late Middle Ages.

an autonomous state consisting of a city and surrounding territory, a self-governing state consisting of a city and surrounding territory

republics, empires, nations, countries, kingdoms, principalities, nation-states, settlements, lands, microstates

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The ancient Greek city-states were independent political entities that emerged around the 8th century BC.

Each city-state, also known as a polis, had its own laws, government, and military.

Athens and Sparta were two of the most powerful city-states in ancient Greece.

The city-states of Mesopotamia, such as Ur and Babylon, developed sophisticated systems of writing and government.