Scott argues that the rise of states and empires in antiquity effectively eliminated the power of nomads, ‘barbarians’ and other non-state actors. Empires monopolized trade relationships conquered the ‘barbarians’ through military conquest which removed their influence on those states. True False
Question
Scott argues that the rise of states and empires in antiquity effectively eliminated the power of nomads, ‘barbarians’ and other non-state actors. Empires monopolized trade relationships conquered the ‘barbarians’ through military conquest which removed their influence on those states. True False
Solution
False. While states and empires in antiquity did exert significant control and influence, they did not completely eliminate the power of nomads, 'barbarians', and other non-state actors. These groups often maintained their own forms of power and influence, and in some cases, they were able to challenge or even overthrow established states and empires. Furthermore, while empires often sought to monopolize trade relationships, they did not always succeed in doing so, and non-state actors continued to play important roles in trade. Finally, while empires often conquered 'barbarians' through military conquest, this did not necessarily remove their influence on those states. In many cases, conquered peoples continued to exert influence through various forms of resistance, cultural exchange, and other interactions.
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