What are two basic characteristics of an empire? Choose two correct answers.There are people who speak different languages.It is made up of several city-states or countries.It focuses on establishing law and order.It is a small, independent city with many rulers.It is governed by a single, local ruler.

An empire is a large political unit that brings together many people and territories, often through conquest. Its population may speak different languages, and it can include several city-states or countries. A small independent city is not an empire, and an empire is not defined simply by focusing on law and order or having one local ruler.

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