1. City States, Civilizations, and Empires

2. City-State
City-State-Independent state made up of a city and its surrounding areas. EX.) Sparta

3. City-State Characteristics
Made up of a single city and surrounding lands.
City is independent from any other ruler.
Has its own currency.
Military is present, some stronger than others.

4. Sparta and Other Greek City States

5. Civilizations
Civilization: Complex society that has organized government, art, religion, class system, and writing system. EX.) Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia

6. Civilization Characteristics: Stable food supply
Advanced technology (ex. in agriculture—creation of tools)
Religion
Stressing of education
Specialized workers
Own written language

7. Civilizations
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Mesopotamia

8. Empire
Empire-Group of territories or nations under a single ruler or government. EX.) Roman Empire

9. Empire Characteristics:
Looks over multiple cultures, peoples, and lands.
Extends over a sizable territory.
Able to rule over the citizens and is able to exercise its control in the territory.
Strong both militarily and government
Constantly fighting to expand and spread its influence.

10. Roman Empire