The smaller the society, the fewer probably will be the distinct parties and interests composing it... the more
easily will they concert and execute their plans of
oppression, Extend the sphere, and you take in a greater
variety of parties and interests.
James Madison,
The Federalist Papers
What is the main idea in this passage?
In a small society, few citizens participate in
government
O Amore diverse society allows more interests to be
heard.
A smaller society is more likely to protect against
oppression
O Alarger society is less diverse and has fewer
interests.

B

Explanation:

A bigger society would have more interests and different political views. In a smaller society (for example 1,000 people), everyone could have the same idea, and if they didn't like the current government, they would all protest because nobody else has a different view (for example democrat vs republican. Now in a bigger society (30,000) people, those 1,000 people would be a minority group as there are more people who have different ideas.

the aksumite empire was an ancient kingdom located in what is now northern ethiopia from the period of 100 ad to 940 ad. its capital was the city of aksum. the kingdom established itself as one of the 4 great powers at its time, along with persia, rome, and china.

the kingdom was rich in goods like gold, iron, and salt. it established strong commercial ties with the regions governed by rome, egypt, and persia (arabia). aksum was a key location in this commercial network. trade was also facilitated with the introduction of the aksumite currency.

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