Difference between revisions of "Chiefdom"
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| − | + | A [[Chiefdom]] or [[Tribal Society]] is an early [[society]] that has developed a complex [[culture]] and a social hierarchy capable of creating leaders with considerable authority and significant legitimacy. | |
* It is a kind of [[society]] capable of forming a stable [[government]] or [[polity]]. | * It is a kind of [[society]] capable of forming a stable [[government]] or [[polity]]. | ||
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
| − | A [[Tribal Society]] is possibly the first non-herd groupings by society form and generally take on hunter or gatherer roles, and often a mix of the two for omnivores. These are nomadic groups, for the most part, and show real signs of cooperative behavior and society-building. The key identifier for a | + | A [[Tribal Society]] is possibly the first non-herd groupings by society. They form and generally take on hunter or gatherer roles, and often a mix of the two for omnivores. These are nomadic groups, for the most part, and show real signs of cooperative behavior and society-building. The key identifier for a chiefdom is the presence of both external and internal technologies including tools and sophisticated social organization or hierarchy, and increasing theories of land ownership and use. |
| − | * | + | * Many tribes tend to form Pastoral Societies moving about from set pastures in a nomadic fashion. |
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| + | === Key Identifier Characteristics === | ||
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=== Tribal Society vs. Chiefdom === | === Tribal Society vs. Chiefdom === | ||
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|S2= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | |S2= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | ||
|S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | |S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:42, 17 July 2019
A Chiefdom or Tribal Society is an early society that has developed a complex culture and a social hierarchy capable of creating leaders with considerable authority and significant legitimacy.
- It is a kind of society capable of forming a stable government or polity.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
A Tribal Society is possibly the first non-herd groupings by society. They form and generally take on hunter or gatherer roles, and often a mix of the two for omnivores. These are nomadic groups, for the most part, and show real signs of cooperative behavior and society-building. The key identifier for a chiefdom is the presence of both external and internal technologies including tools and sophisticated social organization or hierarchy, and increasing theories of land ownership and use.
- Many tribes tend to form Pastoral Societies moving about from set pastures in a nomadic fashion.
Key Identifier Characteristics[edit]
No data yet available.
Tribal Society vs. Chiefdom[edit]
Most chiefdoms require a more hierarchical leadership as agricultural or other food-producing technologies are developed. These groups build the first villages and even cities. The key identifier for a chiefdom is that permanent or semi-permanent facilities have been established. Band societies are overwhelmingly mobile or nomadic.
- Chiefdoms are able to form Pastoral Societies and create lasting permanent settlement sites to develop agrarian technology, food surpluses, and the rise of non-subsistence societies.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
No information yet available.
Standard Polity Growth Sequence[edit]
MACRO LEVEL:
MICRO LEVEL:
- Proto-Society → Band Society → Tribal Society or Chiefdom → City-State → Nation-State → World-State → Pocket Empire → Interstellar State → Intergalactic State → Final State → Singularity
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science