Which of the Following Is Not One of the Major

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the major types of states identified by Charles Tilly as existing in Europe in the last thousand years?

• A) agrobureaucratic states
• B) large territorial states
• C) small city-states or urban federations
• D) national states

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Definitions:

Floodplains

Flat areas adjacent to rivers that are subject to flooding and are composed of sediment deposited by the river.

Entrenched Meanders

Meandering rivers or streams that have cut deeply into the landscape, creating steep banks or cliffs, often a result of a drop in base level or uplift of the land.

Regional Uplift

The upward movement of the Earth's surface over a broad area, often due to tectonic forces, leading to changes in landscape and elevation.

Low-gradient River

A river with a gentle slope, resulting in slow water movement and often meandering courses.