1. AIM: How have states evolved since ancient times?
Do Now: Based on the earlier definitions define the following as either a nation, state or nation- state

2. How might globalization affect the future of the “nation-state”?

3. How did states evolve? Hunters and gatherers did not have a state.
Chiefdoms  Kingdoms  Empires

4. What are some examples of ancient states that served as political unifiers for large regions?
Athens
Roman Empire
China
Mauryan/Gupta Empires
Japan
Inca

5. How was the development of France different from the development of Germany?

6. Land Empires and Sea Empires
What is the difference anyway?
Sea Empire – The British Empire controlled the seas with a powerful navy and built a worldwide empire s-1900s
Land Empire – The Mongolian Empire controlled the trade routes connecting all of Asia and Eastern Europe. 1200s-1300s

7. Why did European countries seek colonies?

8. God Gold Glory

9. Summation
To what extent have colonialism and imperialism shaped the political geography of our world?

10. The Curious Case of Ghajar

11. Ghajar