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Ancient China

This was originally a tribal society with small states that emerged and entered long periods of war, which strengthened political institutions of many smaller states.

India

This place was a tribal society that grew into small states that were often unified under an emperor, but had a strong religious tradition and developed a strong rule of law.

The Middle East

This place was united socially by religion and the empire emerged so both religious and political authorities were intertwined.

Europe

This place was different than others because religious authority developed alongside political authority, and both provided a social structure and the rule of law.

England

This place was unique because it developed a rule of law and a social structure before it developed into a state, and the author uses this country as an example of the first modern democracy.

France

This was a monarchy that...

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