During the early Middle Ages, only a few towns existed because O agriculture was the basis of the economy.
O people were encouraged to rely on a lord.
O poor farming methods required many workers.
o individuals wanted to live in a small community.

- a government ruled by the people, or assembly. officials monarchy - a single ruler like a king. over time some city-states, like athens would change governments. what this means is that all the citizens voted on all the laws.

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