Question

question 3 of 10
which term describes a single independent settlement that dominates its surrounding area?

a. city - state

b. theocracy

c. empire

d. state

Explanation:

• A city-state is an independent self-governing city that holds dominance over its surrounding territory.
• A theocracy is a system ruled by religious leaders, not defined by a single settlement's dominance.
• An empire is a large multi-territorial political entity, not a single independent settlement.
• A state is a broader political entity, not specifically a single dominant independent settlement.

Answer:

A. City-state