State and Empire continued Flashcards
0
Q
What did writing strengthen?
A
State
1
Q
Why was writing invented?
A
To track business Strengthen state Social advancement Supernatural = elite status and social hierarchy
2
Q
How did writing strengthen state?
A
Propaganda
Efficient taxing
Laws
Growth of bureaucracy
3
Q
Writing =
A
Elite status and social hierarchy
4
Q
How does state keep power?
A
Ability to….
Use force
Show divine favor
Keep social harmony
5
Q
Examples of Ability to use force
A
Army Law Taxes Monumental architecture Tombs
6
Q
Examples of ability to show divine favor
A
Divine right is kings- Mandate of Heaven
7
Q
Examples of ability to keep social harmony
A
Peace
Protection from outsiders
Protection from natural disaster
Protection of property
8
Q
Propaganda
A
Messages spread to make rulers look good
9
Q
Efficient taxing
A
Control of surplus
10
Q
Laws
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Keep social harmony
11
Q
Growth of bureaucracy
A
People working to support state and rulers
