Which of the various theories of state formation do you feel is supported by the most evidence? Explain your answer.

What will be an ideal response?


1. Outline theories involving irrigation, population growth/conscription, and trade
2. Student should make an argument and support it with information from class and the text

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According to Wallerstein (1982, 2004), what are the three structural positions of the modern world system?

A. state, nation-state, and nation B. core, periphery, and semiperiphery C. wealth, power, and prestige D. metropole, satellite, and semi-satellite E. preliterate, nonliterate, and literate

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The earliest development of a world-system framework began with the publication of The Modern World-System by:

a. Richard Lee. b. Arnold Bretton. c. ?John Marshall. d. Immanuel Wallerstein.

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American education, unlike Chinese education:

a) uses a more spatial style. b) is more holistic. c) emphasizes a more linear style. d) is based on memorization.

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Neandertal culture shares some major characteristics with early modern humans

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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