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An '''empire''' is a large nation that has typically expanded by conquering or at least politically dominating other nations. The result is an ethnically and culturally diverse population that is effectively ruled by a particular ethnic/cultural group. | An '''empire''' is a large nation that has typically expanded by conquering or at least politically dominating other nations. The result is an ethnically and culturally diverse population that is effectively ruled by a particular ethnic/cultural group. The Term empire stems from that of '''Imperium'''. | ||
The chief executive of an empire often carries the title of [[Emperor]] or some variation of it. | The chief executive of an empire often carries the title of [[Emperor]] or some variation of it. | ||
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* Macedonia | * Macedonia | ||
* Roman Empire | * Roman Empire | ||
* Chinese Empire | |||
* Ottoman Empire | * Ottoman Empire | ||
* Empire of Japan | * Empire of Japan | ||
Revision as of 19:05, 11 January 2010
An empire is a large nation that has typically expanded by conquering or at least politically dominating other nations. The result is an ethnically and culturally diverse population that is effectively ruled by a particular ethnic/cultural group. The Term empire stems from that of Imperium.
The chief executive of an empire often carries the title of Emperor or some variation of it.
Historical Empires
- Macedonia
- Roman Empire
- Chinese Empire
- Ottoman Empire
- Empire of Japan