Assessment Questions 10.1

1. What distinguishes a state from a chiefdom according to the passage?

States differ from chiefdoms in being larger and more class-oriented. States have formal laws, regulations, and a ruling class that controls through coercion, while chiefdoms lack these features.

2. What are class societies, and how are they characterized?

Class societies are characterized by the division of people into layers based on differential wealth, status, and power.

3. Why are the terms "state" and "civilization" used interchangeably in the discussion?

The terms are used interchangeably because civilization often refers to the material results of state societies, and archaeologists deal directly with these material consequences.